// Roster Index›Lightweight›Dossier · Brian van Hoven
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UFC · UNKNOWNLIGHTWEIGHT

Brian van
Hoven

NICKNAME"Vicious"·UNITED STATES
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
8-7-0
CURRENT FORM
1L STREAK
NEXT FIGHT
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Brian van Hoven
FIGHTER -
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PROFILE PHOTO
PROFILE
PROFILE DATA! COLD
HEIGHT
5'9"
AGE
52
WEIGHT
Lightweight
PROFESSIONAL RECORD_
15 BOUTS
WIN
8
LOSS
7
DRAW
0
WIN RATE
53%
8/15 bouts
FINISH RATE
50%
of professional wins
LAST 5 FIGHTS1L STREAK · 1-4
LLLWL
STYLE SUMMARY_
DATA: COLD
FIGHTING STYLE
WELL ROUNDED

Well rounded fighter with no dominant single weapon — 50% of wins are by dec.

KEY STRENGTHS

Banks rounds on the scorecard — pace and positioning over splash damage.

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▲ ABOVE
2.90
Strikes Landed/Min
Reference value 2.70
// STR. ACC▲ ABOVE
50%
Striking Accuracy
Reference value 45%
// SAPM▼ BELOW
2.73
Strikes Absorbed/Min
Reference value 2.70
// STR. DEF▼ BELOW
53%
Striking Defense
Reference value 53%
// TD AVG▼ BELOW
1.50
Takedowns/15 min
Reference value 1.50
// TD ACC▼ BELOW
40%
Takedown Accuracy
Reference value 40%
// TD DEF▲ ABOVE
60%
Takedown Defense
Reference value 59%
// SUB AVG▼ BELOW
0.50
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
#101
against the 111 rated on the UFC lightweight roster · Elo 1485
// STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE
1st
percentile · average opponent rated 1488 at fight time (recent fights count most)
// RESULTS VS EXPECTATION
33rd
percentile · fell short of what opponents' ratings predicted (-0.08 per fight)

5 rated fights · opponents rated in 36% of recorded fights · last rated fight JUL 28, 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 (8)
n = 8
KO/TKO · 2
SUB · 2
DEC · 4
2
KO/TKO
25%
2
SUB
25%
4
DEC
50%
// LOSSES (7)
n = 7
KO/TKO · 1
SUB · 3
DEC · 3
1
KO/TKO
14%
3
SUB
43%
3
DEC
43%
// PATH_TO_VICTORY_
50% FINISH
KO/TKOEARLY ROUNDS · 2 fights
25%
SUBANY ROUND · 2 fights
25%
DECFULL FIGHT · 4 fights
50%
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
15 BOUTS
// PROFILE UPDATED
JUN 30, 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 POWER36TD DEFENSE44GRAPPLING40CHIN80STRIKING48CARDIO69AGGRESSION25SUB THREAT25STR DEFENSE51RECOVERY50
// BANDS
90+ELITE
70-89STRONG
45-69AVERAGE
30-44BELOW
<30LOW
N/AUNKNOWN
Highest scored axis: Chin. Lowest scored axis: Sub Threat.
// EVIDENCE REGISTER
10 SCORED · 0 OPEN
KO Power36
DERIVED PROXY

KO wins divided by total career wins

N=8 wins
TD Defense44
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed takedown defense rate (60%)

Grappling40
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rate

Chin80
DERIVED PROXY

KO-loss durability proxy from career record

N=15 bouts
Striking48
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed striking volume and accuracy

Cardio69
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 Threat25
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed submission rate (0.5 per 15 min)

Str Defense51
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed striking defense rate (53%)

Recovery50
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 Power36 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO wins divided by total career wins8 wins
TD Defense44 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved takedown defense rate (60%)Not recorded
Grappling40 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rateNot recorded
Chin80 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO-loss durability proxy from career record15 bouts
Striking48 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed striking volume and accuracyNot recorded
Cardio69 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 Threat25 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved submission rate (0.5 per 15 min)Not recorded
Str Defense51 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved striking defense rate (53%)Not recorded
Recovery50 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
0255075100SEP 2008WSEP 2008WJUN 2009WNOV 2009WJAN 2010WMAR 2010LAPR 2010WJUL 2010LSEP 2010WNOV 2010LMAY 2011LSEP 2011LMAR 2012LJUN 2012WJUL 2012LOCT 2012// SCORE

  1. Start, SEP 2008, momentum score 45.
  2. Start, SEP 2008, momentum score 55, SUB R1.
  3. Start, JUN 2009, momentum score 62, DEC R3.
  4. Start, NOV 2009, momentum score 72, KO/TKO R1.
  5. Start, JAN 2010, momentum score 82, SUB R2.
  6. Start, MAR 2010, momentum score 89, DEC R3.
  7. Start, APR 2010, momentum score 82, DEC R3.
  8. Start, JUL 2010, momentum score 93, KO/TKO R1.
  9. Start, SEP 2010, momentum score 86, DEC R2.
  10. Start, NOV 2010, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  11. Start, MAY 2011, momentum score 86, SUB R1.
  12. Start, SEP 2011, momentum score 79, DEC R3.
  13. Start, MAR 2012, momentum score 69, KO/TKO R1.
  14. Start, JUN 2012, momentum score 62, SUB R2.
  15. Start, JUL 2012, momentum score 69, DEC R3.
  16. Start, OCT 2012, momentum score 62, SUB R2.

Peaked at 93 (W vs Samero), bottomed at 45 (Debut). Current reading: 62.

// 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_
15/15 fights mapped
METHOD ↓ / ROUND →R1R2R3R4R5FREQ
KO/TKO
3
20%
-
-
-
-
3
total
SUB
2
13%
3
20%
-
-
-
5
total
DEC
-
1
7%
6
40%
-
-
7
total
// PRIMARY KILL ZONE
R1-R2 KO/TKO · 3 of 15 mapped
// LATE-FIGHT GAP
No R5 finishes either way
// DECISION RATE
47%, fights often go the distance
// FIGHT_HISTORY · 08_

BOUT LOG
15 FIGHTS

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

L
VS Dan RootOct 20, 2012
SubmissionR2 · 4:34
SF - Shogun Fights 7
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
W
VS Jeff PetersonJul 28, 2012
DecisionR3 · 5:00
OO 20 - Operation Octagon 20
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Majority)
L
VS Lester CaslowJun 15, 2012
SubmissionR2 · 2:27
ROC 41 - Ring of Combat 41
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
L
VS George SheppardMar 31, 2012
KO/TKOR1 · 2:17
OO 19 - Operation Octagon 19
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
L
VS Rad MartinezSep 17, 2011
DecisionR3 · 5:00
BFC - Bellator Fighting Championships 50
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Jeff SmithMay 28, 2011
SubmissionR1 · 1:08
FNITC - Fight Night in the Cage 2
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Armbar)
W
VS Greg LoughranNov 6, 2010
DecisionR3 · 5:00
WEF - Saunders vs. Harshbarger
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Charlie BrownSep 10, 2010
DecisionR2 · 5:00
Shine Fights 3 - 2010 Lightweight Grand Prix
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Majority)
W
VS Vinnie SameroJul 10, 2010
KO/TKOR1 · 1:55
WEF - Lee vs. Moore
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
KO (Punches)
L
VS Mike SantiagoApr 30, 2010
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Jake the Snake Promotions - Cage Time 1
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Cole PresleyMar 27, 2010
DecisionR3 · 5:00
SF - Shogun Fights 2
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Mike LeeJan 8, 2010
SubmissionR2 · 1:14
WEF - Brasco vs. Whitesel
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Choke)
// FAQ · 09_

CITATION-READY ANSWERS

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Lightweight. Professional record 8-7. Unranked at the time of indexing.

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