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John Alessio

L2
“The Natural”
35-17-0
0Prospect
/Lightweight/Age 47/Orthodox/5' 10"/72″ reach/155 lbs
Win %
67%
SLpM
2.1
Str Acc
39%
Str Def
54%
TD Avg
1.9
TD Def
70%
Sub Avg
1.2
Finish
92%

At a Glance

2.1
SLpM
below average
39%
Str Acc
below average
1.9
TD Avg
median
92%
Finish %
top 0%
54%
Str Def
median
John Alessio "The Natural" is a orthodox Lightweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a submission grappler. With a record of 35-17-0, the fighter carries a 67% win rate across 52 pro contests, with a 92% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division.
Career Arc
28 fightspeak +12 · current +10

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 32 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 38 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 34 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 56 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 61 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 90 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 58 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 71 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME32ACCURACY38KO POWER34TAKEDOWNS56TD DEFENSE61SUBMISSIONS90DURABILITY58ACTIVITY71
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 39% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 54% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 38% (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
2.10-1.32 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
2.91-0.27 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
1.85+0.33 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
1.20+0.80 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (2.91)Landed (2.10)
0
-0.81

Wins by Method

92%Finish
KO/TKO538%
Submission754%
Decision18%
35 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (35)
5 KO
7 SUB
1 DEC
22 OTH
Losses (17)
1 SUB
4 DEC
12 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
Dec
L
Dec
L
Sub
L
Dec
W
Dec

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
1/8(13%)
R2
7/26(27%)
R3
11/35(31%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
79%
19%
Distance: 37Clinch: 9Ground: 1
Target
79%
Head: 37Body: 4Leg: 6

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.1
Avg Control / Fight
0:09
Avg Sub Att. / Fight
0.1
TD Success Rate
20%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
5 of 28
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
1.8 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-1
Fight History5 UFC + 23 pre-UFC
28 fights15W5L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LShane Roller
UFC 148: Silva vs Sonnen 2
Jul 7, 2012DU-DEC35:00
LOSS
Method
U-DEC
Round
3
of 3
Time
5:00
Division
Lightweight
UFC 148: Silva vs Sonnen 2
2012-07-07
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