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TJ Waldburger

L2
16-9-0
0Prospect
/Age 38/Orthodox/5' 11"/75″ reach/170 lbs
Win %
64%
SLpM
2.0
Str Acc
51%
Str Def
40%
TD Avg
3.0
TD Def
40%
Sub Avg
4.8
Finish
81%

At a Glance

2.0
SLpM
51%
Str Acc
3.0
TD Avg
81%
Finish %
40%
Str Def
TJ Waldburger is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a submission grappler. With a record of 16-9-0, the fighter carries a 64% win rate across 25 pro contests, with a 81% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include active submission threat from the ground.
Career Arc
23 fightspeak +14 · current +12

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 31 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 68 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 24 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 79 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 19 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 98 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 44 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 63 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME31ACCURACY68KO POWER24TAKEDOWNS79TD DEFENSE19SUBMISSIONS98DURABILITY44ACTIVITY63
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 51% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 40% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 46% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 40% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
2.02-1.40 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
2.39-0.79 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
3.03+1.51 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
4.80+4.40 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (2.39)Landed (2.02)
0
-0.37

Wins by Method

81%Finish
KO/TKO16%
Submission1275%
Decision319%
16 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (16)
1 KO
12 SUB
3 DEC
Losses (9)
3 KO
1 DEC
5 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
KO
L
KO
W
Sub
L
Dec
W
Sub

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
4 of 23
KO/TKO Losses
3
Avg Fight Duration
1.8 rounds
Post-Loss Record
2-1
Fight History8 UFC + 15 pre-UFC
23 fights16W4L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LMike Pyle
UFC 170: Rousey vs McMann
Feb 22, 2014KKO/TKO Elbows34:03
LOSS
Method
KO/TKO Elbows
Round
3
of 3
Time
4:03
Division
Welterweight
UFC 170: Rousey vs McMann
2014-02-22
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LAdlan Amagov
UFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos 3
Oct 19, 2013KKO/TKO Punch13:00
WNick Catone
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale
Dec 15, 2012SSUB Triangle Choke21:04
LBrian Ebersole
UFC on FX: Maynard vs Guida
Jun 22, 2012DU-DEC35:00
WJake Hecht
UFC on FX: Alves vs Kampmann
Mar 2, 2012SSUB Armbar10:55
WMike Stumpf
UFC Fight Night: Shields vs Ellenberger
Sep 17, 2011SSUB Triangle Choke13:52
LJohny Hendricks
UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Davis
Mar 26, 2011KKO/TKO Punch11:35
WUnknown
Sep 15, 2010DDECUnanimous
WDavid Mitchell
UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs Palhares
Sep 15, 2010DU-DEC35:00
WUnknown
Sep 12, 2009DDEC
WUnknown
May 2, 2009SSUB
WUnknown
Feb 21, 2009KTKO
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Oct 13, 2007KTKO
WUnknown
Sep 7, 2007SSUB
WJeff Lindsay
Jun 23, 2007SSUB
?Unknown
IFCIFC 30: Road To Global Domination
Mar 4, 2007KTKO10:24
WJeff Lindsay
Dec 2, 2006SSUB
WUnknown
Sep 23, 2006SSUB
WUnknown
Sep 17, 2006SSUB
WUnknown
Jun 24, 2006SSUB
WUnknown
Feb 18, 2006SSUB
WUnknown
Feb 10, 2006SSUB
?Unknown
Nov 26, 2005KTKO