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John Cholish

L2
8-3-0
0Gatekeeper
/Lightweight/Age 42/Orthodox/5' 11"/74″ reach/155 lbs
Win %
73%
SLpM
2.6
Str Acc
49%
Str Def
73%
TD Avg
1.8
TD Def
78%
Sub Avg
0.4
Finish
88%

At a Glance

2.6
SLpM
below average
49%
Str Acc
above average
1.8
TD Avg
median
88%
Finish %
top 0%
73%
Str Def
top 0%
John Cholish is a orthodox Lightweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a defensive counter-striker. With a record of 8-3-0, the fighter carries a 73% win rate across 11 pro contests, with a 88% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include exceptional 73% strike defense.
Career Arc
11 fightspeak +8 · current +6

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 39 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 63 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 63 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 56 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 72 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 50 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 69 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 70 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME39ACCURACY63KO POWER63TAKEDOWNS56TD DEFENSE72SUBMISSIONS50DURABILITY69ACTIVITY70
Fighter
UFC Avg
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IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 49% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 73% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 31% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 78% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
2.65-0.77 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
2.29-0.89 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
1.82+0.30 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.400.00 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (2.29)Landed (2.65)
0
+0.36

Wins by Method

88%Finish
KO/TKO338%
Submission450%
Decision113%
8 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

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

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
Sub
L
Dec
W
KO
W
Sub
W
Sub

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
7/44(16%)
R2
12/47(26%)
R3
9/33(27%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
89%
Distance: 41Clinch: 5Ground: 0
Target
65%
26%
Head: 30Body: 4Leg: 12

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.1
Avg Control / Fight
0:06
TD Success Rate
11%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
2 of 11
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
2.3 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-1
Fight History3 UFC + 8 pre-UFC
11 fights8W2L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LGleison Tibau
UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold
May 18, 2013SSUB Guillotine Choke22:34
LOSS
Method
SUB Guillotine Choke
Round
2
of 3
Time
2:34
Division
Lightweight
UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold
2013-05-18
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