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Kevin Syler

“El Nino Bala”
10-1-0
0Contender
/Age 32/Switch/5' 9"/71″ reach/155 lbs
Win %
91%
SLpM
5.6
Str Acc
69%
Str Def
48%
TD Avg
1.0
TD Def
77%
Sub Avg
2.0
Finish
89%

At a Glance

5.6
SLpM
69%
Str Acc
1.0
TD Avg
89%
Finish %
48%
Str Def
Kevin Syler "El Nino Bala" is a switch mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as an elite striker. With a record of 10-1-0, the fighter boasts a 91% win rate across 11 pro contests, with a 89% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include high-output striking at 5.60 significant strikes per minute, 69% striking accuracy, and active submission threat from the ground.
Career Arc
10 fightspeak +9 · current +9

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 80 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 98 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 29 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 40 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 71 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 98 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 56 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 98 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME80ACCURACY98KO POWER29TAKEDOWNS40TD DEFENSE71SUBMISSIONS98DURABILITY56ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Contender
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 69% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 48% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 40% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 77% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
5.60+2.18 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
4.03+0.85 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
1.00-0.52 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
2.00+1.60 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (4.03)Landed (5.60)
0
+1.57

Wins by Method

89%Finish
KO/TKO111%
Submission778%
Decision111%
10 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (10)
1 KO
7 SUB
1 DEC
1 OTH
Losses (1)
1 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

W
Sub
W
Sub
W
Sub
W
Sub
W
KO

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
1 of 10
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
1.7 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-0
Fight History0 UFC + 10 pre-UFC
10 fights9W
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
?Kenneth Cross
Contender SeriesContender Series 2020
Aug 18, 2020DDECUnanimous
DRAW
Method
DEC
Decision
Round
of 3
Time
Unanimous
Division
Lightweight
Contender Series 2020
2020-08-18
WFranco Aranda
Combate Bolivia MMACombate Bolivia MMA 3
Dec 15, 2019SSUB24:40
WMarcelo Bustos
Combate Bolivia MMACombate Bolivia MMA 1
Nov 24, 2018SSUB13:55
WJuan Cruz Cipriani
FITSA Fight NightFITSA Fight Night 2018
Apr 8, 2018SSUB11:04
WDamian Ruiz
Combate Cotas MMACombate Cotas MMA
Jun 10, 2017SSUB30:54
WDamian Tolaba
Combate Cotas MMACombate Cotas MMA 1
Dec 5, 2015KTKO14:59
WPaulo Milanez
International Fighting MMAInternational Fighting MMA 2
Jun 6, 2015SSUB23:38
WKester Mark
Fight TimeFight Time 21
Nov 7, 2014DDECUnanimous
WFacundo Carabajal
Jul 11, 2014SSUB
WCleveland McLean
MTC: In the BeginningMTC: In the Beginning
Apr 3, 2014SSUB22:35