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Shelton Graves

“The Gravedigger”
7-3-0
0Gatekeeper
/Age 40/Southpaw/6' 2"/76″ reach/255 lbs
Win %
70%
SLpM
2.2
Str Acc
69%
Str Def
33%
TD Avg
4.9
TD Def
—
Sub Avg
0.0
Finish
56%

At a Glance

2.2
SLpM
69%
Str Acc
4.9
TD Avg
56%
Finish %
33%
Str Def
Shelton Graves "The Gravedigger" is a southpaw mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a wrestling-based fighter. With a record of 7-3-0, the fighter carries a 70% win rate across 10 pro contests, finishing 56% of opponents inside the distance. Standout traits include 69% striking accuracy and elite takedown frequency (4.9 per 15 min).
Career Arc
16 fightspeak +9 · current +9

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 33 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 98 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 70 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 98 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 2 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 30 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 58 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 46 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME33ACCURACY98KO POWER70TAKEDOWNS98TD DEFENSE2SUBMISSIONS30DURABILITY58ACTIVITY46
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Gatekeeper
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 69% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 33% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 57% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 0% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
2.19-1.23 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
0.81-2.37 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
4.86+3.34 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.00-0.40 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (0.81)Landed (2.19)
0
+1.38

Wins by Method

56%Finish
KO/TKO333%
Submission222%
Decision444%
7 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (7)
3 KO
2 SUB
4 DEC
Losses (3)
3 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

W
Dec
W
Dec
W
KO
W
Sub
W
KO

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
4 of 16
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
1.6 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-0
Fight History0 UFC + 16 pre-UFC
16 fights9W
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
?Said Sowma
Double Down Fighting ChampionshipDouble Down Fighting Championship 1
Jun 14, 2024DDECSplit
DRAW
Method
DEC
Decision
Round
of 3
Time
Split
Division
Heavyweight
Double Down Fighting Championship 1
2024-06-14
WRakim Cleveland
PCSPCS 4: Bud Light Fight Night
Jan 20, 2024DDECUnanimous
?Ante Delija
PFLPFL 5: 2022 Regular Season
Jun 24, 2022DDECUnanimous
?Alikhan Vakhaev
ACAACA 101
Nov 15, 2019KTKO23:40
?Amir Aliakbari
ACAACA 93: St. Petersburg
Mar 16, 2019KTKO14:42
WUnknown
Final Fight ChampionshipFinal Fight Championship 32
Oct 19, 2018DDECUnanimous
WJason Walraven
Primus FCPrimus FC
Dec 9, 2017KTKO13:17
WUnknown
Ring of CombatRing of Combat 59
Jun 2, 2017SSUB22:34
WUnknown
Ring of CombatRing of Combat 56
Sep 23, 2016KTKO33:14
WLorenzo Hood
Global Proving GroundGlobal Proving Ground 22
Nov 21, 2015SSUB21:01
WJoseph Stripling
Global Proving GroundGlobal Proving Ground 21
Jul 25, 2015DDECUnanimous
?Unknown
XFEXFE 28: Atiyeh vs. Gratalo 2
Oct 25, 2013SSUB11:33
WAzunna Anyanwu
XFEXFE 26
Aug 24, 2013DDECSplit
?Arsen Abdulkerimov
Ring of CombatRing of Combat 45
Jun 14, 2013SSUB11:41
?Chris Birchler
CFFCCFFC 22: Wynn vs. Velez
Mar 16, 2013DDECUnanimous
WKeith Bell
CFFCCFFC 18: Southern Hospitality
Oct 27, 2012KTKO12:56