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Thomas Gifford

“The Young Lion”
14-9-0
0Prospect
/Age 34/Orthodox/6' 1"/75″ reach/155 lbs
Win %
61%
SLpM
4.0
Str Acc
37%
Str Def
37%
TD Avg
0.5
TD Def
33%
Sub Avg
0.0
Finish
100%

At a Glance

4.0
SLpM
37%
Str Acc
0.5
TD Avg
100%
Finish %
37%
Str Def
Thomas Gifford "The Young Lion" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 14-9-0, the fighter carries a 61% win rate across 23 pro contests, with a 100% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division.
Career Arc
26 fightspeak +16 · current +14

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 58 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 33 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 43 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 30 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 10 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 30 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 45 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 98 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME58ACCURACY33KO POWER43TAKEDOWNS30TD DEFENSE10SUBMISSIONS30DURABILITY45ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 37% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 37% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 33% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 33% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
3.97+0.55 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
6.45+3.27 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
0.50-1.02 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.00-0.40 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (6.45)Landed (3.97)
0
-2.48

Wins by Method

100%Finish
KO/TKO319%
Submission1381%
Decision00%
14 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (14)
3 KO
13 SUB
Losses (9)
1 KO
1 DEC
7 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
KO
L
Dec
W
Sub
W
Sub
W
Sub

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
1 of 26
KO/TKO Losses
1
Avg Fight Duration
1.5 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-1
Fight History2 UFC + 24 pre-UFC
26 fights16W2L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
?Cliff Wright
Pyramid FightsPyramid Fights 15
Feb 29, 2020KTKO10:33
DRAW
Method
TKO
Punch
Round
1
of 3
Time
0:33
Division
Lightweight
Pyramid Fights 15
2020-02-29
LMike Davis
UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson
Oct 12, 2019KKO/TKO Punch34:45
LRoosevelt Roberts
UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Hermansson
Apr 27, 2019DU-DEC35:00
WTrey Ogden
KC Fighting AllianceKC Fighting Alliance 29
Jul 28, 2018SSUB11:04
WTrey Ogden
KC Fighting AllianceKC Fighting Alliance 26
Dec 2, 2017SSUB11:57
WHawraz Syan
Caged PowerCaged Power 11
Feb 24, 2017SSUB12:52
WTom Shoaff
HFCHFC 29: Adams vs. Mayes
Jun 4, 2016KTKO24:34
?Bryant Whitaker
Midwest Fight SeriesMidwest Fight Series 14
Jan 30, 2016DDECUnanimous
WTarron Rogers
Apex Fight NightApex Fight Night 5
Jun 27, 2015SSUB11:17
WWade Johnson
Legacy FCLegacy FC 34
Aug 29, 2014KTKO23:21
?Omar Zapata
SHPSHP 34
Jul 26, 2014DDECUnanimous
?Ben Brewer
Jan 18, 2014SSUB
?Anthony Rocco Martin
3 River Throwdown 4
Sep 14, 2013SSUB22:03
WAn'Twan Williams
USA MMAUSA MMA 22: Lafayette vs. The World 2
Aug 17, 2013SSUB12:48
?Chris Feist
CC3 Fights 38
Aug 2, 2013SSUB24:51
WDave Burrow
Off The Chain MMAOff The Chain MMA 1
May 18, 2013SSUB11:45
WUnknown
Apr 27, 2013KTKO10:36
WHarry Johnson
Mar 9, 2013SSUB10:58
?Dave Burrow
Kingdom PromotionsKingdom Promotions 5
Feb 16, 2013KTKO33:00
WMartin Brown
Dec 8, 2012SSUB
WJason Wood
Jun 23, 2012SSUB
?Unknown
Apr 21, 2012KTKO
WDavid Lindsay
CagemastersCagemasters
Apr 14, 2012SSUB14:31
WDavid Lindsay
Feb 11, 2012SSUB
WJames King
CagemastersCagemasters
Nov 5, 2011SSUB12:08
WUnknown
CagemastersCagemasters
Jul 23, 2011SSUB10:56