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Gideon
Ray

NICKNAME"N/A"·UNITED STATES
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
17-15-1
CURRENT FORM
4L STREAK
NEXT FIGHT
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Gideon Ray
FIGHTER -
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PROFILE PHOTO
PROFILE
PROFILE DATA! COLD
HEIGHT
5'10"
AGE
53
STANCE
SOUTHPAW
WEIGHT
Middleweight
PROFESSIONAL RECORD_
33 BOUTS
WIN
17
LOSS
15
DRAW
1
WIN RATE
52%
17/33 bouts
FINISH RATE
94%
of professional wins
LAST 5 FIGHTS4L STREAK · 1-4
WLLLL
STYLE SUMMARY_
DATA: COLD
FIGHTING STYLE
WELL ROUNDED

Well rounded fighter with no dominant single weapon — 47% of wins are by ko/tko.

KEY STRENGTHS

Closes distance and trades — most wins come from heavy hands inside the first two rounds.

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
2.08
Strikes Landed/Min
Reference value 2.70
// STR. ACC▼ BELOW
40%
Striking Accuracy
Reference value 47%
// SAPM▲ ABOVE
2.58
Strikes Absorbed/Min
Reference value 2.72
// STR. DEF▼ BELOW
53%
Striking Defense
Reference value 53%
// TD AVG▼ BELOW
1.49
Takedowns/15 min
Reference value 1.50
// TD ACC▲ ABOVE
100%
Takedown Accuracy
Reference value 40%
// TD DEF▼ BELOW
0%
Takedown Defense
Reference value 58%
// 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 90 rated fighters on the UFC middleweight roster (anyone with a UFC bout in the last two years or one booked).

// RATING
#91
against the 90 rated on the UFC middleweight roster · Elo 1385
// STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE
2nd
percentile · average opponent rated 1490 at fight time (recent fights count most)
// RESULTS VS EXPECTATION
11th
percentile · fell short of what opponents' ratings predicted (-0.29 per fight)

18 rated fights · opponents rated in 55% of recorded fights · last rated fight DEC 15, 2012

// 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 (17)
n = 17
KO/TKO · 8
SUB · 8
DEC · 1
8
KO/TKO
47%
8
SUB
47%
1
DEC
6%
// LOSSES (15)
n = 15
KO/TKO · 3
SUB · 5
DEC · 7
3
KO/TKO
20%
5
SUB
33%
7
DEC
47%
// PATH_TO_VICTORY_
94% FINISH
KO/TKOEARLY ROUNDS · 8 fights
47%
SUBANY ROUND · 8 fights
47%
DECFULL FIGHT · 1 fights
6%
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
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 POWER67TD DEFENSE20GRAPPLING60CHIN77STRIKING26CARDIO46AGGRESSION25SUB THREAT20STR 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 Power67
DERIVED PROXY

KO wins divided by total career wins

N=17 wins
TD Defense20
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed takedown defense rate (0%)

Grappling60
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rate

Chin77
DERIVED PROXY

KO-loss durability proxy from career record

N=33 bouts
Striking26
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed striking volume and accuracy

Cardio46
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 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=15 losses
Fighter attribute fingerprint accessible data summary
AttributeScoreProvenanceEvidenceSample
KO Power67 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO wins divided by total career wins17 wins
TD Defense20 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved takedown defense rate (0%)Not recorded
Grappling60 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rateNot recorded
Chin77 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO-loss durability proxy from career record33 bouts
Striking26 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed striking volume and accuracyNot recorded
Cardio46 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 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.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
0255075100FEB 2000WFEB 2000WJAN 2002WMAY 2002WOCT 2002WJAN 2003MAY 2003WAUG 2003LJUN 2004WOCT 2004WNOV 2004LFEB 2005WJUN 2005LAUG 2005WSEP 2005WOCT 2005WFEB 2006WMAR 2006LAPR 2006LNOV 2006WAPR 2007LJUN 2007LNOV 2007LMAR 2008WMAY 2008LJUL 2008LOCT 2008WOCT 2009LNOV 2009WDEC 2009LJAN 2010LMAY 2011LAUG 2011LDEC 2012// SCORE

  1. Start, FEB 2000, momentum score 45.
  2. Start, FEB 2000, momentum score 55, SUB R1.
  3. Start, JAN 2002, momentum score 65, SUB R2.
  4. Start, MAY 2002, momentum score 74, SUB R3.
  5. Start, OCT 2002, momentum score 85, KO/TKO R1.
  6. Start, JAN 2003, momentum score 95, SUB R1.
  7. Start, MAY 2003, momentum score 95.
  8. Start, AUG 2003, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R2.
  9. Start, JUN 2004, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  10. Start, OCT 2004, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R2.
  11. Start, NOV 2004, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  12. Start, FEB 2005, momentum score 90, KO/TKO R1.
  13. Start, JUN 2005, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  14. Start, AUG 2005, momentum score 90, KO/TKO R1.
  15. Start, SEP 2005, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  16. Start, OCT 2005, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R2.
  17. Start, FEB 2006, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  18. Start, MAR 2006, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  19. Start, APR 2006, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  20. Start, NOV 2006, momentum score 86, SUB R1.
  21. Start, APR 2007, momentum score 97, KO/TKO R1.
  22. Start, JUN 2007, momentum score 90, SUB R2.
  23. Start, NOV 2007, momentum score 83, SUB R1.
  24. Start, MAR 2008, momentum score 76, DEC R3.
  25. Start, MAY 2008, momentum score 86, KO/TKO R1.
  26. Start, JUL 2008, momentum score 79, SUB R1.
  27. Start, OCT 2008, momentum score 69, KO/TKO R1.
  28. Start, OCT 2009, momentum score 79, SUB R1.
  29. Start, NOV 2009, momentum score 72, DEC R3.
  30. Start, DEC 2009, momentum score 79, DEC R3.
  31. Start, JAN 2010, momentum score 72, DEC R3.
  32. Start, MAY 2011, momentum score 65, SUB R1.
  33. Start, AUG 2011, momentum score 58, DEC R3.
  34. Start, DEC 2012, momentum score 51, DEC R3.

Peaked at 100 (W vs Medina), bottomed at 45 (Debut). Current reading: 51.

// 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_
32/33 fights mapped
METHOD ↓ / ROUND →R1R2R3R4R5FREQ
KO/TKO
8
25%
3
9%
-
-
-
11
total
SUB
10
31%
2
6%
1
3%
-
-
13
total
DEC
-
-
8
25%
-
-
8
total
// PRIMARY KILL ZONE
R1-R2 KO/TKO · 11 of 32 mapped
// LATE-FIGHT GAP
No R5 finishes either way
// DECISION RATE
24%, fights rarely go the distance
// FIGHT_HISTORY · 08_

BOUT LOG
33 FIGHTS

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

L
VS Shamar BaileyDec 15, 2012
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Flawless FC 2 - Hated
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Dwayne HindsAug 20, 2011
DecisionR3 · 5:00
CUFF 4 - The Shot
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Split)
L
VS Sergej JuskevicMay 6, 2011
SubmissionR1 · 1:30
Wreck MMA - Unstoppable
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Heel Hook)
L
VS Daniel StrausJan 23, 2010
DecisionR3 · 5:00
XFO - Xtreme Fighting Organization 33
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Luke CaudilloDec 10, 2009
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Raw Power - MMA
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Darren ElkinsNov 20, 2009
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Hoosier FC 1 - Raise Up
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Brandon SmallOct 10, 2009
SubmissionR1 · 0:46
TFC 17 - Total Fight Challenge 17
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
L
VS John AlessioOct 11, 2008
KO/TKOR1 · 0:45
SuperFights MMA - Night of Combat 2
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
L
VS Brandon MelendezJul 19, 2008
SubmissionR1 · 3:23
WC 4 - Rumble in the Rockies
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
W
VS Bryant CravenMay 16, 2008
KO/TKOR1 · 1:34
WC 3 - Warriors Collide 3
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Cut)
L
VS Nabil KhatibMar 29, 2008
DecisionR3 · 5:00
HCF - Crow's Nest
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Delson HelenoNov 3, 2007
SubmissionR1 · 1:57
IFL - World Grand Prix Semifinals
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Armbar)
// FAQ · 09_

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Middleweight. Professional record 17-15-1. Unranked at the time of indexing.

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