// Roster Index›Lightweight›Dossier · Dawond Pickney
UFC FIGHTER PROFILE_
UFC · UNKNOWNLIGHTWEIGHT

Dawond
Pickney

NICKNAME"N/A"·UNITED STATES
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
18-15-0
CURRENT FORM
1L STREAK
NEXT FIGHT
NO BOUT ANNOUNCED
Dawond Pickney
FIGHTER -
UNI🇺🇸
PROFILE PHOTO
PROFILE
PROFILE DATA! COLD
HEIGHT
5'10"
AGE
48
WEIGHT
Lightweight
PROFESSIONAL RECORD_
33 BOUTS
WIN
18
LOSS
15
DRAW
0
WIN RATE
55%
18/33 bouts
FINISH RATE
44%
of professional wins
LAST 5 FIGHTS1L STREAK · 3-2
WLWWL
STYLE SUMMARY_
DATA: COLD
FIGHTING STYLE
WELL ROUNDED

Well rounded fighter with no dominant single weapon — 56% 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
3.40
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).

// RATING
#106
against the 111 rated on the UFC lightweight roster · Elo 1474
// STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE
18th
percentile · average opponent rated 1519 at fight time (recent fights count most)
// RESULTS VS EXPECTATION
36th
percentile · fell short of what opponents' ratings predicted (-0.04 per fight)

22 rated fights · opponents rated in 67% of recorded fights · last rated fight MAR 4, 2022

// 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 (18)
n = 18
KO/TKO · 8
DEC · 10
8
KO/TKO
44%
0
SUB
0%
10
DEC
56%
// LOSSES (15)
n = 15
KO/TKO · 4
SUB · 9
DEC · 2
4
KO/TKO
27%
9
SUB
60%
2
DEC
13%
// PATH_TO_VICTORY_
44% FINISH
KO/TKOEARLY ROUNDS · 8 fights
44%
DECFULL FIGHT · 10 fights
56%
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
33 BOUTS
// PROFILE UPDATED
JUL 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 POWER63TD DEFENSE44GRAPPLING36CHIN73STRIKING52CARDIO71AGGRESSION30SUB THREAT25STR DEFENSE51RECOVERY71
// 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 Power63
DERIVED PROXY

KO wins divided by total career wins

N=18 wins
TD Defense44
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed takedown defense rate (60%)

Grappling36
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rate

Chin73
DERIVED PROXY

KO-loss durability proxy from career record

N=33 bouts
Striking52
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed striking volume and accuracy

Cardio71
DERIVED PROXY

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

Aggression30
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%)

Recovery71
DERIVED PROXY

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

N=15 losses
Fighter attribute fingerprint accessible data summary
AttributeScoreProvenanceEvidenceSample
KO Power63 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO wins divided by total career wins18 wins
TD Defense44 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved takedown defense rate (60%)Not recorded
Grappling36 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rateNot recorded
Chin73 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO-loss durability proxy from career record33 bouts
Striking52 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed striking volume and accuracyNot recorded
Cardio71 out of 100DERIVED PROXYLong-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win shareNot recorded
Aggression30 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
Recovery71 out of 100DERIVED PROXYShare of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.15 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
0255075100MAY 2013WMAY 2013LJUN 2013WOCT 2013WFEB 2014WAPR 2014LJUN 2014WAUG 2014LOCT 2014WFEB 2015WJUL 2015WAUG 2015LOCT 2015WFEB 2016WMAY 2016LAUG 2016WOCT 2016LDEC 2016LMAR 2017WMAY 2017WAUG 2017LNOV 2017WDEC 2017LJAN 2018WAPR 2018LAUG 2018LOCT 2018LNOV 2018LJUN 2019WOCT 2019LDEC 2019WJAN 2021WMAY 2021LMAR 2022// SCORE

  1. Start, MAY 2013, momentum score 45.
  2. Start, MAY 2013, momentum score 52, DEC R3.
  3. Start, JUN 2013, momentum score 45, KO/TKO R3.
  4. Start, OCT 2013, momentum score 56, KO/TKO R1.
  5. Start, FEB 2014, momentum score 63, DEC R3.
  6. Start, APR 2014, momentum score 73, KO/TKO R1.
  7. Start, JUN 2014, momentum score 66, SUB R2.
  8. Start, AUG 2014, momentum score 77, KO/TKO R1.
  9. Start, OCT 2014, momentum score 70, DEC R3.
  10. Start, FEB 2015, momentum score 79, KO/TKO R2.
  11. Start, JUL 2015, momentum score 89, KO/TKO R1.
  12. Start, AUG 2015, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  13. Start, OCT 2015, momentum score 93, SUB R3.
  14. Start, FEB 2016, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  15. Start, MAY 2016, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  16. Start, AUG 2016, momentum score 93, SUB R2.
  17. Start, OCT 2016, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  18. Start, DEC 2016, momentum score 93, SUB R1.
  19. Start, MAR 2017, momentum score 86, SUB R1.
  20. Start, MAY 2017, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  21. Start, AUG 2017, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  22. Start, NOV 2017, momentum score 93, SUB R3.
  23. Start, DEC 2017, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  24. Start, JAN 2018, momentum score 93, SUB R1.
  25. Start, APR 2018, momentum score 100, DEC R5.
  26. Start, AUG 2018, momentum score 90, KO/TKO R1.
  27. Start, OCT 2018, momentum score 83, SUB R1.
  28. Start, NOV 2018, momentum score 76, DEC R3.
  29. Start, JUN 2019, momentum score 69, KO/TKO R2.
  30. Start, OCT 2019, momentum score 80, KO/TKO R1.
  31. Start, DEC 2019, momentum score 73, KO/TKO R2.
  32. Start, JAN 2021, momentum score 80, DEC R3.
  33. Start, MAY 2021, momentum score 87, DEC R3.
  34. Start, MAR 2022, momentum score 80, SUB R2.

Peaked at 100 (W vs Taylor), bottomed at 45 (Debut). Current reading: 80.

// 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_
33/33 fights mapped
METHOD ↓ / ROUND →R1R2R3R4R5FREQ
KO/TKO
8
24%
3
9%
1
3%
-
-
12
total
SUB
4
12%
3
9%
2
6%
-
-
9
total
DEC
-
-
11
33%
-
1
3%
12
total
// PRIMARY KILL ZONE
R1-R2 KO/TKO · 11 of 33 mapped
// LATE-FIGHT GAP
No R5 finishes either way
// DECISION RATE
36%, fights often go the distance
// FIGHT_HISTORY · 08_

BOUT LOG
33 FIGHTS

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

L
VS Ryan FordMar 4, 2022
SubmissionR2 · 4:01
Unified MMA 43 - Unified MMA
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Triangle Choke)
W
VS Chris Hatley Jr.May 22, 2021
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Peak Fighting 12 - Pickney vs. Hatley Jr.
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Split)
W
VS Clarence BrownJan 30, 2021
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Peak Fighting 7 - The Proving Ground
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Shane CampbellDec 6, 2019
KO/TKOR2 · 4:59
Unified MMA 39 - Campbell vs. Pickney
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Body Kick and Punches)
W
VS Cody CarrilloOct 19, 2019
KO/TKOR1 · 3:09
EFC - Evolution Fighting Championship 13
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
L
VS Scott HudsonJun 1, 2019
KO/TKOR2 · 3:45
BTC 6 - Night of Champions
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
L
VS Joziro BoyeNov 24, 2018
DecisionR3 · 5:00
AFC 9 - Road To The Octagon
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Jake LindseyOct 20, 2018
SubmissionR1 · 2:31
EFC - Evolution Fighting Championship 10
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
L
VS Yoislandy IzquierdoAug 11, 2018
KO/TKOR1 · N/A
M-1 Global / Angel Fight Promotions - Road to M-1: USA
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
KO (Head Kick)
W
VS Orlando Sanchez RuizApr 28, 2018
DecisionR5 · 5:00
Maxx FC 35 - Maxximo Fighting Championship 35
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Taylor CallensJan 20, 2018
SubmissionR1 · 3:07
V3 Fights 66 - Pickney vs. Callens
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
W
VS Aaron McKenzieDec 9, 2017
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Primus FC - Alexander vs. Cleveland
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
// FAQ · 09_

CITATION-READY ANSWERS

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

Lightweight. Professional record 18-15. Unranked at the time of indexing.

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