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John Polakowski

“Buckets of Blood”
2-2-0
0Prospect
/Age 45/Orthodox/5' 10"/155 lbs
Win %
50%
SLpM
2.6
Str Acc
26%
Str Def
50%
TD Avg
0.0
TD Def
87%
Sub Avg
0.7
Finish
67%

At a Glance

2.6
SLpM
26%
Str Acc
0.0
TD Avg
67%
Finish %
50%
Str Def
John Polakowski "Buckets of Blood" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 2-2-0, the fighter owns a 50% win rate across 4 pro contests, with a 67% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include elite 87% takedown defense.
Career Arc
7 fightspeak +3 · current +2

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 39 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 5 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 98 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 21 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 85 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 65 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 65 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 76 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME39ACCURACY5KO POWER98TAKEDOWNS21TD DEFENSE85SUBMISSIONS65DURABILITY65ACTIVITY76
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 26% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 50% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 0% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 87% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
2.60-0.82 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
2.83-0.35 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
0.00-1.52 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.70+0.30 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (2.83)Landed (2.60)
0
-0.23

Wins by Method

67%Finish
KO/TKO267%
Submission00%
Decision133%
2 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (2)
2 KO
1 DEC
Losses (2)
1 SUB
1 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
Sub
W
KO
W
Dec
W
KO

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
1 of 7
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
1.8 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-0
Fight History1 UFC + 6 pre-UFC
7 fights3W1L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
?Unknown
Dec 13, 2008SSUB22:18
DRAW
Method
SUB
Guillotine Choke
Round
2
of 3
Time
2:18
Division
Lightweight
2008-12-13
LRolando Delgado
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir Finale
Dec 13, 2008SSUB Guillotine Choke22:18
?Unknown
The Ultimate Fighter SeasonThe Ultimate Fighter Season 8
Jun 19, 2008DDECUnanimous
WWesley Murch
The Ultimate Fighter SeasonThe Ultimate Fighter Season 8
May 21, 2008KTKO20:15
WUnknown
WECWEC 24: Full Force
Oct 12, 2006DDECSplit
WUnknown
WECWEC 14: Vengeance
Mar 17, 2005KTKO15:00
?Unknown
WECWEC 9: Cold Blooded
Jan 16, 2004DDECSplit