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Brian
Geraghty

NICKNAME"Duke"·UNITED STATES
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
26-18-1
CURRENT FORM
1L STREAK
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Brian Geraghty
FIGHTER -
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PROFILE PHOTO
PROFILE
PROFILE DATA! COLD
HEIGHT
5'7"
AGE
45
STANCE
ORTHODOX
WEIGHT
Lightweight
PROFESSIONAL RECORD_
45 BOUTS
WIN
26
LOSS
18
DRAW
1
WIN RATE
58%
26/45 bouts
FINISH RATE
81%
of professional wins
LAST 5 FIGHTS1L STREAK · 2-3
LLWWL
STYLE SUMMARY_
DATA: COLD
FIGHTING STYLE
WELL ROUNDED

Well rounded fighter with no dominant single weapon — 54% of wins are by sub.

KEY STRENGTHS

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

KEY RISKS

Volume strikers have outpointed across full fights — output drops after R2.

// 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
0.47
Strikes Landed/Min
Reference value 2.70
// STR. ACC▼ BELOW
25%
Striking Accuracy
Reference value 45%
// SAPM▼ BELOW
9.77
Strikes Absorbed/Min
Reference value 2.70
// STR. DEF▼ BELOW
36%
Striking Defense
Reference value 53%
// TD AVG▼ BELOW
0.00
Takedowns/15 min
Reference value 1.50
// TD ACC▼ BELOW
0%
Takedown Accuracy
Reference value 40%
// TD DEF▼ BELOW
50%
Takedown Defense
Reference value 59%
// SUB AVG▼ BELOW
0.00
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 111 rated fighters on the UFC lightweight roster (anyone with a UFC bout in the last two years or one booked).

THIN RATED HISTORY
// RATING
#108
against the 111 rated on the UFC lightweight roster · Elo 1470
// STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE
1st
percentile · average opponent rated 1483 at fight time (recent fights count most)
// RESULTS VS EXPECTATION
28th
percentile · fell short of what opponents' ratings predicted (-0.11 per fight)

18 rated fights · opponents rated in 40% of recorded fights · last rated fight NOV 30, 2012 · 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 (26)
n = 26
KO/TKO · 7
SUB · 14
DEC · 5
7
KO/TKO
27%
14
SUB
54%
5
DEC
19%
// LOSSES (18)
n = 18
KO/TKO · 5
SUB · 4
DEC · 9
5
KO/TKO
28%
4
SUB
22%
9
DEC
50%
// PATH_TO_VICTORY_
81% FINISH
KO/TKOEARLY ROUNDS · 7 fights
27%
SUBANY ROUND · 14 fights
54%
DECFULL FIGHT · 5 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
45 BOUTS
// PROFILE UPDATED
OCT 3, 2026
// RECORDED SOURCE
ufcstats
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 POWER38TD DEFENSE22GRAPPLING60CHIN75STRIKING20CARDIO44AGGRESSION25SUB THREAT20STR DEFENSE20RECOVERY59
// BANDS
90+ELITE
70-89STRONG
45-69AVERAGE
30-44BELOW
<30LOW
N/AUNKNOWN
Highest scored axis: Chin. Lowest scored axis: Str Defense.
// EVIDENCE REGISTER
10 SCORED · 0 OPEN
KO Power38
DERIVED PROXY

KO wins divided by total career wins

N=26 wins
TD Defense22
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed takedown defense rate (50%)

Grappling60
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rate

Chin75
DERIVED PROXY

KO-loss durability proxy from career record

N=45 bouts
Striking20
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed striking volume and accuracy

Cardio44
DERIVED PROXY

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

Aggression25
DERIVED PROXY

Activity proxy from observed strike and takedown volume

Sub Threat20
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed submission rate (0 per 15 min)

Str Defense20
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed striking defense rate (36%)

Recovery59
DERIVED PROXY

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

N=18 losses
Fighter attribute fingerprint accessible data summary
AttributeScoreProvenanceEvidenceSample
KO Power38 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO wins divided by total career wins26 wins
TD Defense22 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved takedown defense rate (50%)Not recorded
Grappling60 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rateNot recorded
Chin75 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO-loss durability proxy from career record45 bouts
Striking20 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed striking volume and accuracyNot recorded
Cardio44 out of 100DERIVED PROXYLong-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win shareNot recorded
Aggression25 out of 100DERIVED PROXYActivity proxy from observed strike and takedown volumeNot recorded
Sub Threat20 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved submission rate (0 per 15 min)Not recorded
Str Defense20 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved striking defense rate (36%)Not recorded
Recovery59 out of 100DERIVED PROXYShare of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.18 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
0255075100AUG 2000LAUG 2000LSEP 2000LNOV 2000WJAN 2001WJAN 2002WJUN 2002LAUG 2002WSEP 2002WOCT 2002LJAN 2003LMAR 2003WMAY 2003LJUL 2003SEP 2003LOCT 2003WFEB 2004WMAR 2004LMAY 2004WAUG 2004WSEP 2004WJAN 2005WFEB 2005WAPR 2005WJUL 2005LJAN 2006WMAR 2006WAPR 2006WOCT 2006LJUN 2007LNOV 2007WFEB 2008WJUL 2008LSEP 2008WJAN 2009LOCT 2009WNOV 2009WJUN 2010WAUG 2010WOCT 2010LJAN 2011LAPR 2011LOCT 2011WJAN 2012WMAR 2012LNOV 2012// SCORE

  1. Start, AUG 2000, momentum score 45.
  2. Start, AUG 2000, momentum score 38, SUB R1.
  3. Start, SEP 2000, momentum score 31, SUB R2.
  4. Start, NOV 2000, momentum score 24, SUB R1.
  5. Start, JAN 2001, momentum score 31, DEC R1.
  6. Start, JAN 2002, momentum score 41, SUB R1.
  7. Start, JUN 2002, momentum score 51, SUB R2.
  8. Start, AUG 2002, momentum score 44, DEC R3.
  9. Start, SEP 2002, momentum score 53, SUB R1.
  10. Start, OCT 2002, momentum score 62, KO/TKO R2.
  11. Start, JAN 2003, momentum score 53, KO/TKO R1.
  12. Start, MAR 2003, momentum score 46, KO/TKO R2.
  13. Start, MAY 2003, momentum score 56, KO/TKO R1.
  14. Start, JUL 2003, momentum score 49, DEC R2.
  15. Start, SEP 2003, momentum score 49.
  16. Start, OCT 2003, momentum score 42, DEC R2.
  17. Start, FEB 2004, momentum score 52, SUB R2.
  18. Start, MAR 2004, momentum score 62, SUB R1.
  19. Start, MAY 2004, momentum score 55, DEC R2.
  20. Start, AUG 2004, momentum score 65, KO/TKO R1.
  21. Start, SEP 2004, momentum score 72, DEC R2.
  22. Start, JAN 2005, momentum score 82, SUB R1.
  23. Start, FEB 2005, momentum score 91, KO/TKO R2.
  24. Start, APR 2005, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  25. Start, JUL 2005, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  26. Start, JAN 2006, momentum score 93, SUB R2.
  27. Start, MAR 2006, momentum score 100, DEC R2.
  28. Start, APR 2006, momentum score 100, SUB R2.
  29. Start, OCT 2006, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  30. Start, JUN 2007, momentum score 90, KO/TKO R1.
  31. Start, NOV 2007, momentum score 83, DEC R3.
  32. Start, FEB 2008, momentum score 93, SUB R1.
  33. Start, JUL 2008, momentum score 100, SUB R3.
  34. Start, SEP 2008, momentum score 93, KO/TKO R4.
  35. Start, JAN 2009, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R3.
  36. Start, OCT 2009, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  37. Start, NOV 2009, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  38. Start, JUN 2010, momentum score 100, SUB R3.
  39. Start, AUG 2010, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  40. Start, OCT 2010, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R4.
  41. Start, JAN 2011, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  42. Start, APR 2011, momentum score 83, KO/TKO R1.
  43. Start, OCT 2011, momentum score 76, DEC R3.
  44. Start, JAN 2012, momentum score 83, DEC R5.
  45. Start, MAR 2012, momentum score 90, DEC R3.
  46. Start, NOV 2012, momentum score 83, DEC R5.

Peaked at 100 (W vs Martinez), bottomed at 24 (L vs Wieman). Current reading: 83.

// 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_
44/45 fights mapped
METHOD ↓ / ROUND →R1R2R3R4R5FREQ
KO/TKO
6
14%
3
7%
1
2%
2
5%
-
12
total
SUB
11
25%
5
11%
2
5%
-
-
18
total
DEC
1
2%
5
11%
6
14%
-
2
5%
14
total
// PRIMARY KILL ZONE
R1-R2 KO/TKO · 9 of 44 mapped
// LATE-FIGHT GAP
No R5 finishes either way
// DECISION RATE
31%, fights often go the distance
// FIGHT_HISTORY · 08_

BOUT LOG
45 FIGHTS

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

L
VS Eric WiselyNov 30, 2012
DecisionR5 · 5:00
PC MMA - Pinnacle Combat 11
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Dustin NeaceMar 31, 2012
DecisionR3 · 5:00
IMMA - Indy MMA 2
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Split)
W
VS Beau LaughridgeJan 27, 2012
DecisionR5 · 5:00
PC MMA - Pinnacle Combat 9
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Split)
L
VS Chris TickleOct 15, 2011
DecisionR3 · 5:00
CCCW - Capital City Cage Wars 7
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Marcus LeVesseurApr 15, 2011
KO/TKOR1 · 1:52
Seconds Out / Vivid MMA - Combat on Capitol Hill 5
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
L
VS Juha-Pekka VainikainenJan 31, 2011
DecisionR3 · 5:00
FF 29 - Fight Festival 29
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Jeremy CastroOct 9, 2010
KO/TKOR4 · 4:35
PC MMA - Pinnacle Combat 6
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
W
VS Sean WilsonAug 14, 2010
SubmissionR1 · 0:00
Maxx FC 10 - Red Carpet
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
W
VS John StrawnJun 5, 2010
SubmissionR3 · 4:27
PC MMA - Pinnacle Combat 5
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
W
VS Keith JasmantasNov 28, 2009
SubmissionR1 · 1:22
FCC 47 - Freestyle Combat Chalenge 47
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
L
VS Niko PuhakkaOct 17, 2009
DecisionR3 · 5:00
FF 26 - Fight Festival 26
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS David LoveJan 10, 2009
KO/TKOR3 · 1:19
FCC 41 - Freestyle Combat Challenge 41
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
KO (Punches)
// FAQ · 09_

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Lightweight. Professional record 26-18-1. Unranked at the time of indexing.

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