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Joseph Holmes

L2
“Uglyman Joe”
8-4-0
0Prospect
/Age 31/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

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 43 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 73 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 32 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 49 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 33 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 70 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 50 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 83 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME43ACCURACY73KO POWER32TAKEDOWNS49TD DEFENSE33SUBMISSIONS70DURABILITY50ACTIVITY83
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 53% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 54% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 40% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 50% (UFC average 62%)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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