// Roster Index›Lightweight›Dossier · Eric Irvin
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Eric
Irvin

NICKNAME"The Hedgehog"·UNITED STATES
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
11-4-0
CURRENT FORM
2W STREAK
NEXT FIGHT
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Eric Irvin
FIGHTER -
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PROFILE PHOTO
PROFILE
PROFILE DATA! COLD
HEIGHT
5'8"
AGE
40
WEIGHT
Lightweight
PROFESSIONAL RECORD_
15 BOUTS
WIN
11
LOSS
4
DRAW
0
WIN RATE
73%
11/15 bouts
FINISH RATE
73%
of professional wins
LAST 5 FIGHTS2W STREAK · 4-1
WWLWW
STYLE SUMMARY_
DATA: COLD
FIGHTING STYLE
WELL ROUNDED

Well rounded fighter with no dominant single weapon — 55% 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▲ ABOVE
3.27
Strikes Landed/Min
Reference value 2.70
// STR. ACC▼ BELOW
42%
Striking Accuracy
Reference value 45%
// SAPM▼ BELOW
4.47
Strikes Absorbed/Min
Reference value 2.70
// STR. DEF▼ BELOW
36%
Striking Defense
Reference value 53%
// TD AVG▲ ABOVE
4.00
Takedowns/15 min
Reference value 1.50
// TD ACC▼ BELOW
30%
Takedown Accuracy
Reference value 40%
// TD DEF▼ BELOW
33%
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
#71
against the 111 rated on the UFC lightweight roster · Elo 1528
// STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE
1st
percentile · average opponent rated 1451 at fight time (recent fights count most)
// RESULTS VS EXPECTATION
58th
percentile · beat what opponents' ratings predicted (+0.10 per fight)

7 rated fights · opponents rated in 47% of recorded fights · last rated fight MAR 12, 2016 · 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 (11)
n = 11
KO/TKO · 2
SUB · 6
DEC · 3
2
KO/TKO
18%
6
SUB
55%
3
DEC
27%
// LOSSES (4)
n = 4
SUB · 2
DEC · 2
0
KO/TKO
0%
2
SUB
50%
2
DEC
50%
// PATH_TO_VICTORY_
73% FINISH
KO/TKOEARLY ROUNDS · 2 fights
18%
SUBANY ROUND · 6 fights
55%
DECFULL FIGHT · 3 fights
27%
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
JUL 25, 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 POWER26TD DEFENSE20GRAPPLING60CHIN88STRIKING40CARDIO65AGGRESSION55SUB THREAT20STR DEFENSE20RECOVERY100
// BANDS
90+ELITE
70-89STRONG
45-69AVERAGE
30-44BELOW
<30LOW
N/AUNKNOWN
Highest scored axis: Recovery. Lowest scored axis: Str Defense.
// EVIDENCE REGISTER
10 SCORED · 0 OPEN
KO Power26
DERIVED PROXY

KO wins divided by total career wins

N=11 wins
TD Defense20
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed takedown defense rate (33%)

Grappling60
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rate

Chin88
DERIVED PROXY

KO-loss durability proxy from career record

N=15 bouts
Striking40
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed striking volume and accuracy

Cardio65
DERIVED PROXY

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

Aggression55
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%)

Recovery100
DERIVED PROXY

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

N=4 losses
Fighter attribute fingerprint accessible data summary
AttributeScoreProvenanceEvidenceSample
KO Power26 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO wins divided by total career wins11 wins
TD Defense20 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved takedown defense rate (33%)Not recorded
Grappling60 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rateNot recorded
Chin88 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO-loss durability proxy from career record15 bouts
Striking40 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed striking volume and accuracyNot recorded
Cardio65 out of 100DERIVED PROXYLong-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win shareNot recorded
Aggression55 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
Recovery100 out of 100DERIVED PROXYShare of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.4 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
0255075100JAN 2010WJAN 2010WOCT 2010LJAN 2011WFEB 2011LJUL 2011WMAY 2012WJUL 2012LJAN 2013WJUN 2013WMAY 2014WSEP 2014WMAR 2015LJUN 2015WOCT 2015WMAR 2016// SCORE

  1. Start, JAN 2010, momentum score 45.
  2. Start, JAN 2010, momentum score 52, DEC R3.
  3. Start, OCT 2010, momentum score 62, SUB R1.
  4. Start, JAN 2011, momentum score 55, SUB R1.
  5. Start, FEB 2011, momentum score 64, KO/TKO R2.
  6. Start, JUL 2011, momentum score 57, DEC R3.
  7. Start, MAY 2012, momentum score 67, KO/TKO R1.
  8. Start, JUL 2012, momentum score 77, SUB R2.
  9. Start, JAN 2013, momentum score 70, SUB R2.
  10. Start, JUN 2013, momentum score 77, DEC R3.
  11. Start, MAY 2014, momentum score 87, SUB R3.
  12. Start, SEP 2014, momentum score 97, SUB R1.
  13. Start, MAR 2015, momentum score 100, SUB R2.
  14. Start, JUN 2015, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  15. Start, OCT 2015, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  16. Start, MAR 2016, momentum score 100, DEC R3.

Peaked at 100 (W vs Thorpe), 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_
15/15 fights mapped
METHOD ↓ / ROUND →R1R2R3R4R5FREQ
KO/TKO
1
7%
1
7%
-
-
-
2
total
SUB
4
27%
3
20%
1
7%
-
-
8
total
DEC
-
-
5
33%
-
-
5
total
// PRIMARY KILL ZONE
R1-R2 KO/TKO · 2 of 15 mapped
// LATE-FIGHT GAP
No R5 finishes either way
// DECISION RATE
33%, fights often go the distance
// FIGHT_HISTORY · 08_

BOUT LOG
15 FIGHTS

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

W
VS Josh WestonMar 12, 2016
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Shamrock FC - Mayhem
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Jeremy CastroOct 17, 2015
SubmissionR1 · 4:44
Shamrock FC - Brave
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
L
VS Hugh PulleyJun 19, 2015
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Bellator 138 - Unfinished Business
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Split)
W
VS Joshua ThorpeMar 21, 2015
SubmissionR2 · 4:15
Shamrock FC - Showdown
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
W
VS Salvador WoodsSep 20, 2014
SubmissionR1 · 3:05
MMASF - MMA Sport Federation
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
W
VS Tyler CombsMay 16, 2014
SubmissionR3 · 0:45
Rumble Time Promotions - Evolution
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Armbar)
W
VS Adam WardJun 22, 2013
DecisionR3 · 5:00
CFE - Cage Fighting Events
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Charlie BrennemanJan 19, 2013
SubmissionR2 · 2:09
VFL 40 - Broad Avenue Brawlers
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
W
VS Charon SpainJul 27, 2012
SubmissionR2 · 2:25
Rumble Time Promotions - Clash of the Warriors
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Armbar)
W
VS Evian RodriguezMay 19, 2012
KO/TKOR1 · 2:53
RTP - Rumble Time Promotions
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Knees)
L
VS Michael GlosserJul 16, 2011
DecisionR3 · 5:00
WC - Wright Fights 4
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Split)
W
VS Mitchell HarrisFeb 19, 2011
KO/TKOR2 · 3:18
SMMA - The Proving Ground
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
// FAQ · 09_

CITATION-READY ANSWERS

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

Lightweight. Professional record 11-4. Unranked at the time of indexing.

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