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Joseph Holmes

L2
“Uglyman Joe”
8-4-0
0Prospect
/Age 30/Orthodox/6' 4"/80″ reach/185 lbs
Win %
67%
SLpM
2.9
Str Acc
53%
Str Def
54%
TD Avg
1.5
TD Def
50%
Sub Avg
0.8
Finish
100%

At a Glance

2.9
SLpM
53%
Str Acc
1.5
TD Avg
100%
Finish %
54%
Str Def
Joseph Holmes "Uglyman Joe" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 8-4-0, the fighter carries a 67% win rate across 12 pro contests, with a 100% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include a 80" reach that creates a clear distance advantage.
Career Arc
10 fightspeak +5 · current +3

Skill Profile

VOLUME43ACCURACY73KO POWER32TAKEDOWNS49TD DEFENSE33SUBMISSIONS70DURABILITY50ACTIVITY83
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
2.88-0.54 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
3.08-0.10 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
1.49-0.03 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.80+0.40 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (3.08)Landed (2.88)
0
-0.20

Wins by Method

100%Finish
KO/TKO117%
Submission583%
Decision00%
8 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (8)
1 KO
5 SUB
2 OTH
Losses (4)
1 KO
1 SUB
1 DEC
1 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
KO
L
Sub
W
Sub
L
Dec
W
Sub

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
19/29(66%)
R2
18/34(53%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
27%
70%
Distance: 10Clinch: 1Ground: 26
Target
92%
Head: 34Body: 0Leg: 3

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.1
Avg Control / Fight
0:18
TD Success Rate
100%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
1 of 10
KO/TKO Losses
1
Avg Fight Duration
1.7 rounds
Post-Loss Record
1-1
Fight History4 UFC + 6 pre-UFC
10 fights6W3L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LClaudio Ribeiro
UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo
May 6, 2023KKO/TKO Punches23:21
LOSS
Method
KO/TKO Punches
Round
2
of 3
Time
3:21
Division
Middleweight
UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo
2023-05-06
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