// Roster Index›Featherweight›Dossier · Brandon Shelton
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Brandon
Shelton

NICKNAME"N/A"·UNITED STATES
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
21-7-0
CURRENT FORM
1W STREAK
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Brandon Shelton
FIGHTER -
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PROFILE PHOTO
PROFILE
PROFILE DATA! COLD
HEIGHT
5'6"
REACH
5'8"
AGE
35
STANCE
ORTHODOX
WEIGHT
Featherweight
PROFESSIONAL RECORD_
29 BOUTS
WIN
21
LOSS
7
DRAW
0
WIN RATE
75%
21/29 bouts
FINISH RATE
81%
of professional wins
LAST 5 FIGHTS1W STREAK · 4-1
WWWLW
STYLE SUMMARY_
DATA: COLD
FIGHTING STYLE
WELL ROUNDED

Well rounded fighter with no dominant single weapon — 76% of wins are by sub.

KEY STRENGTHS

Drags it to the mat and hunts the finish — submission threat opens up off transitions.

KEY RISKS

Top-position grapplers who can chain transitions force submissions when scrambles open up.

// PERFORMANCE_METRICS · 02_

STRIKE / GRAPPLE
VITALS

Observed profile rates compared with stored weight-class medians where coverage exists. Any fallback uses a labeled UFC reference average; no fallback is presented as a division median.

// SLPM▼ BELOW
2.57
Strikes Landed/Min
Reference value 2.77
// STR. ACC▼ BELOW
42%
Striking Accuracy
Reference value 48%
// SAPM▲ ABOVE
1.88
Strikes Absorbed/Min
Reference value 2.73
// STR. DEF▲ ABOVE
63%
Striking Defense
Reference value 53%
// TD AVG▲ ABOVE
2.83
Takedowns/15 min
Reference value 1.50
// TD ACC▲ ABOVE
51%
Takedown Accuracy
Reference value 40%
// TD DEF▼ BELOW
46%
Takedown Defense
Reference value 60%
// SUB AVG▼ BELOW
0.20
Submissions/15 min
Reference value 0.50
// QUALITY_OF_COMPETITION · 02B_

WHO THEY
ACTUALLY FOUGHT

A record says how often a fighter won, not against whom. These ratings weigh every result by the opponent's strength at the time, then compare this fighter with the 115 rated fighters on the UFC featherweight roster (anyone with a UFC bout in the last two years or one booked).

THIN RATED HISTORY
// RATING
#100
against the 115 rated on the UFC featherweight roster · Elo 1489
// STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE
1st
percentile · average opponent rated 1477 at fight time (recent fights count most)
// RESULTS VS EXPECTATION
59th
percentile · beat what opponents' ratings predicted (+0.10 per fight)

11 rated fights · opponents rated in 39% of recorded fights · last rated fight FEB 8, 2014 · Few rated fights: read these as rough.

// CAREER_BREAKDOWN · 03_

WIN CONDITION MAP

Where the wins come from, and where the losses came from. Method splits by knockout, submission, and decision.

// WINS (21)
n = 21
KO/TKO · 1
SUB · 16
DEC · 4
1
KO/TKO
5%
16
SUB
76%
4
DEC
19%
// LOSSES (7)
n = 7
KO/TKO · 1
SUB · 4
DEC · 2
1
KO/TKO
14%
4
SUB
57%
2
DEC
29%
// PATH_TO_VICTORY_
81% FINISH
KO/TKOEARLY ROUNDS · 1 fights
5%
SUBANY ROUND · 16 fights
76%
DECFULL FIGHT · 4 fights
19%
Top win condition: ko/tko · early rounds.
// DNA_PROFILE · 04_

ATTRIBUTE FINGERPRINT

Evidence-backed 0-100 scores built only from observed profile stats and disclosed bout-history proxies. This is a fixed Blueprint scoring model, not a division percentile; missing axes remain unknown.

// DNA_PROFILE_
3 OBSERVED7 DERIVED0 UNKNOWN
// BENCHMARK
FIXED SCORE SCALE
// LINKED SAMPLE
29 BOUTS
// PROFILE UPDATED
AUG 12, 2026
Fighter attribute fingerprint10 of 10 attributes have evidence-backed scores on the Blueprint fixed scale. Unknown axes are not plotted and no score represents a division percentile.KO POWER20TD DEFENSE20GRAPPLING60CHIN84STRIKING33CARDIO55AGGRESSION30SUB THREAT20STR DEFENSE73RECOVERY86
// BANDS
90+ELITE
70-89STRONG
45-69AVERAGE
30-44BELOW
<30LOW
N/AUNKNOWN
Highest scored axis: Recovery. Lowest scored axis: Sub Threat.
// EVIDENCE REGISTER
10 SCORED · 0 OPEN
KO Power20
DERIVED PROXY

KO wins divided by total career wins

N=21 wins
TD Defense20
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed takedown defense rate (46%)

Grappling60
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rate

Chin84
DERIVED PROXY

KO-loss durability proxy from career record

N=28 bouts
Striking33
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed striking volume and accuracy

Cardio55
DERIVED PROXY

Long-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win share

N=29 bouts
Aggression30
DERIVED PROXY

Activity proxy from observed strike and takedown volume

Sub Threat20
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed submission rate (0.2 per 15 min)

Str Defense73
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed striking defense rate (63%)

Recovery86
DERIVED PROXY

Share of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.

N=7 losses
Fighter attribute fingerprint accessible data summary
AttributeScoreProvenanceEvidenceSample
KO Power20 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO wins divided by total career wins21 wins
TD Defense20 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved takedown defense rate (46%)Not recorded
Grappling60 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rateNot recorded
Chin84 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO-loss durability proxy from career record28 bouts
Striking33 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed striking volume and accuracyNot recorded
Cardio55 out of 100DERIVED PROXYLong-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win share29 bouts
Aggression30 out of 100DERIVED PROXYActivity proxy from observed strike and takedown volumeNot recorded
Sub Threat20 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved submission rate (0.2 per 15 min)Not recorded
Str Defense73 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved striking defense rate (63%)Not recorded
Recovery86 out of 100DERIVED PROXYShare of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.7 losses
// CAREER_MOMENTUM · 05_

THE ARC SO FAR

Rolling momentum score (0-100) recomputed after every bout. Weighted blend of result, opponent context, and method-of-finish, designed to show the shape, not the destination.

// MOMENTUM_TIMELINE_
SCOREWINLOSS
0255075100MAR 2006WMAR 2006WAPR 2006WMAY 2006LJUN 2006WJUN 2006WJUN 2006WFEB 2007WFEB 2007JUL 2007LJUL 2007WOCT 2007WFEB 2008WMAR 2008WMAR 2008WJUL 2008WAUG 2008WJAN 2009LSEP 2009LJUN 2010WSEP 2010LOCT 2010WMAR 2011WAPR 2011LJUN 2011WJUL 2011WSEP 2011WOCT 2011LJAN 2012WFEB 2014// SCORE

  1. Start, MAR 2006, momentum score 45.
  2. Start, MAR 2006, momentum score 55, SUB R1.
  3. Start, APR 2006, momentum score 64, KO/TKO R3.
  4. Start, MAY 2006, momentum score 74, SUB R1.
  5. Start, JUN 2006, momentum score 67, SUB R2.
  6. Start, JUN 2006, momentum score 77, SUB R1.
  7. Start, JUN 2006, momentum score 86, SUB R1.
  8. Start, FEB 2007, momentum score 96, SUB R3.
  9. Start, FEB 2007, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  10. Start, JUL 2007, momentum score 100.
  11. Start, JUL 2007, momentum score 90, KO/TKO R1.
  12. Start, OCT 2007, momentum score 100, SUB R2.
  13. Start, FEB 2008, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  14. Start, MAR 2008, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  15. Start, MAR 2008, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  16. Start, JUL 2008, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  17. Start, AUG 2008, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  18. Start, JAN 2009, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  19. Start, SEP 2009, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  20. Start, JUN 2010, momentum score 86, SUB R1.
  21. Start, SEP 2010, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  22. Start, OCT 2010, momentum score 86, SUB R1.
  23. Start, MAR 2011, momentum score 96, SUB R1.
  24. Start, APR 2011, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  25. Start, JUN 2011, momentum score 93, SUB R1.
  26. Start, JUL 2011, momentum score 100, SUB R2.
  27. Start, SEP 2011, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  28. Start, OCT 2011, momentum score 100, SUB R3.
  29. Start, JAN 2012, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  30. Start, FEB 2014, momentum score 100, DEC R3.

Peaked at 100 (W vs Meehan), bottomed at 45 (Debut). Current reading: 100.

// KILL_SHOT_MATRIX · 06_

WHEN THE FINISHES COME

Cross-tab of fight outcome by method and round. Reads top-down for method, left-right for round. Cyan intensity scales with frequency.

// METHOD × ROUND_
28/29 fights mapped
METHOD ↓ / ROUND →R1R2R3R4R5FREQ
KO/TKO
1
4%
-
1
4%
-
-
2
total
SUB
15
54%
3
11%
2
7%
-
-
20
total
DEC
-
-
6
21%
-
-
6
total
// PRIMARY KILL ZONE
R1-R2 KO/TKO · 1 of 28 mapped
// LATE-FIGHT GAP
No R5 finishes either way
// DECISION RATE
21%, fights rarely go the distance
// FIGHT_HISTORY · 08_

BOUT LOG
29 FIGHTS

Detailed bout records for the indexed tenure. Sorted most recent first.

W
VS Erik VoFeb 8, 2014
DecisionR3 · 5:00
C3 Fights - Border Wars 2014
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Laramie ShafferJan 21, 2012
DecisionR3 · 5:00
C3 Fights - Slamfest
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Blake AllenOct 22, 2011
SubmissionR3 · 2:12
C3 Fights - Fall Brawl
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Armbar)
W
VS Gage NewtonSep 10, 2011
SubmissionR1 · 0:54
C3 Fights - Dollar vs. Bollinger
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Brabo Choke)
W
VS Tyler ZukermanJul 30, 2011
SubmissionR2 · 1:22
C3 Fights - Great Plains Sizzling Slamfest
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Brabo Choke)
L
VS Andrew CarrilloJun 4, 2011
SubmissionR1 · 1:48
C3 Fights - MMA Championship Fights
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
W
VS Owen EvingerApr 23, 2011
SubmissionR1 · 2:35
BFC - Bellator Fighting Championships 42
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
W
VS Adam SnookMar 19, 2011
SubmissionR1 · 2:45
BFC - Bellator Fighting Championships 37
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
L
VS Yaotzin MezaOct 22, 2010
SubmissionR1 · 1:42
C3 Fights - Slammin Jammin Weekend 6
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
W
VS Warren StewartSep 30, 2010
DecisionR3 · 3:00
C3 Fights - Red River Rivalry
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Roli DelgadoJun 19, 2010
SubmissionR1 · 1:44
C3 Fights - Knockout-Rockout Weekend 3
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Triangle Choke)
L
VS Jacob DevreeSep 18, 2009
DecisionR3 · 3:00
C3 Fights - Slammin Jammin Weekend 1
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Split)
// FAQ · 09_

CITATION-READY ANSWERS

Quick answers based on the public fighter profile and fight history shown on this page.

Featherweight. Professional record 21-7 (1 NC). Unranked at the time of indexing.

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