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Joe Soto

L2
“One Bad Mofo”
18-7-0
0Gatekeeper
/Age 39/Orthodox/5' 6"/65″ reach/135 lbs
Win %
72%
SLpM
3.4
Str Acc
41%
Str Def
67%
TD Avg
0.8
TD Def
70%
Sub Avg
1.9
Finish
80%

At a Glance

3.4
SLpM
41%
Str Acc
0.8
TD Avg
80%
Finish %
67%
Str Def
Joe Soto "One Bad Mofo" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 18-7-0, the fighter carries a 72% win rate across 25 pro contests, with a 80% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include active submission threat from the ground and exceptional 67% strike defense.
Career Arc
20 fightspeak +12 · current +10

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 49 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 43 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 44 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 37 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 61 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 98 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 54 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 98 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME49ACCURACY43KO POWER44TAKEDOWNS37TD DEFENSE61SUBMISSIONS98DURABILITY54ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Gatekeeper
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 41% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 67% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 21% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 70% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
3.36-0.06 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
5.37+2.19 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
0.85-0.67 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
1.90+1.50 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (5.37)Landed (3.36)
0
-2.01

Wins by Method

80%Finish
KO/TKO427%
Submission853%
Decision320%
18 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (18)
4 KO
8 SUB
3 DEC
3 OTH
Losses (7)
3 KO
1 SUB
1 DEC
2 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
KO
L
Sub
W
Dec
W
Sub
W
Sub

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
4 of 20
KO/TKO Losses
3
Avg Fight Duration
2.0 rounds
Post-Loss Record
1-3
Fight History8 UFC + 12 pre-UFC
20 fights15W5L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LIuri Alcantara
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Anders
Feb 3, 2018KKO/TKO Punches11:06
LOSS
Method
KO/TKO Punches
Round
1
of 3
Time
1:06
Division
Bantamweight
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Anders
2018-02-03
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