// Roster Index›Light Heavyweight›Dossier · Isaac Villanueva
UFC FIGHTER PROFILE_
UFC · UNKNOWNLIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT

Isaac
Villanueva

NICKNAME"Hurricane Ike"·UNITED STATES
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
18-14-0
CURRENT FORM
3L STREAK
NEXT FIGHT
NO BOUT ANNOUNCED
Isaac Villanueva
FIGHTER -
UNI🇺🇸
PROFILE PHOTO
PROFILE
PROFILE DATA! COLD
HEIGHT
6'1"
REACH
6'1"
AGE
42
STANCE
ORTHODOX
WEIGHT
Light Heavyweight
PROFESSIONAL RECORD_
32 BOUTS
WIN
18
LOSS
14
DRAW
0
WIN RATE
56%
18/32 bouts
FINISH RATE
83%
of professional wins
LAST 5 FIGHTS3L STREAK · 1-4
LWLLL
STYLE SUMMARY_
DATA: COLD
FIGHTING STYLE
WELL ROUNDED

Well rounded fighter with elite knockout power — 83% 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

Pressure boxers willing to wade into the pocket have found chins on offer; cardio drops in late rounds.

// 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
3.66
Strikes Landed/Min
Reference value 2.75
// STR. ACC▼ BELOW
38%
Striking Accuracy
Reference value 49%
// SAPM▼ BELOW
7.24
Strikes Absorbed/Min
Reference value 2.75
// STR. DEF▼ BELOW
36%
Striking Defense
Reference value 53%
// TD AVG▼ BELOW
0.60
Takedowns/15 min
Reference value 1.50
// TD ACC▲ ABOVE
50%
Takedown Accuracy
Reference value 40%
// TD DEF▲ ABOVE
100%
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 56 rated fighters on the UFC light heavyweight roster (anyone with a UFC bout in the last two years or one booked).

// RATING
#55
against the 56 rated on the UFC light heavyweight roster · Elo 1450
// STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE
23rd
percentile · average opponent rated 1509 at fight time (recent fights count most)
// RESULTS VS EXPECTATION
21st
percentile · fell short of what opponents' ratings predicted (-0.14 per fight)

16 rated fights · opponents rated in 50% of recorded fights · last rated fight APR 23, 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 · 15
DEC · 3
15
KO/TKO
83%
0
SUB
0%
3
DEC
17%
// LOSSES (14)
n = 14
KO/TKO · 8
SUB · 5
DEC · 1
8
KO/TKO
57%
5
SUB
36%
1
DEC
7%
// PATH_TO_VICTORY_
83% FINISH
KO/TKOEARLY ROUNDS · 15 fights
83%
DECFULL FIGHT · 3 fights
17%
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
32 BOUTS
// PROFILE UPDATED
JUL 7, 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 POWER100TD DEFENSE100GRAPPLING45CHIN58STRIKING38CARDIO53AGGRESSION25SUB THREAT20STR DEFENSE20RECOVERY54
// BANDS
90+ELITE
70-89STRONG
45-69AVERAGE
30-44BELOW
<30LOW
N/AUNKNOWN
Highest scored axis: KO Power. Lowest scored axis: Str Defense.
// EVIDENCE REGISTER
10 SCORED · 0 OPEN
KO Power100
DERIVED PROXY

KO wins divided by total career wins

N=18 wins
TD Defense100
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed takedown defense rate (100%)

Grappling45
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rate

Chin58
DERIVED PROXY

KO-loss durability proxy from career record

N=32 bouts
Striking38
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed striking volume and accuracy

Cardio53
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%)

Recovery54
DERIVED PROXY

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

N=14 losses
Fighter attribute fingerprint accessible data summary
AttributeScoreProvenanceEvidenceSample
KO Power100 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO wins divided by total career wins18 wins
TD Defense100 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved takedown defense rate (100%)Not recorded
Grappling45 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rateNot recorded
Chin58 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO-loss durability proxy from career record32 bouts
Striking38 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed striking volume and accuracyNot recorded
Cardio53 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
Recovery54 out of 100DERIVED PROXYShare of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.14 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
0255075100DEC 2008LDEC 2008WAPR 2009WMAY 2009WJUL 2009LSEP 2009LAPR 2010WAPR 2010WJUN 2010LJUL 2010WOCT 2010WDEC 2010WFEB 2011LSEP 2011LJAN 2012LJUL 2012WOCT 2015WJAN 2016WFEB 2016WMAY 2016LSEP 2016WJAN 2017LFEB 2017WAPR 2017WJUN 2019WAUG 2019WDEC 2019LMAY 2020LAUG 2020WJAN 2021LJUN 2021LOCT 2021LAPR 2022// SCORE

  1. Start, DEC 2008, momentum score 45.
  2. Start, DEC 2008, momentum score 35, KO/TKO R1.
  3. Start, APR 2009, momentum score 46, KO/TKO R1.
  4. Start, MAY 2009, momentum score 56, KO/TKO R1.
  5. Start, JUL 2009, momentum score 67, KO/TKO R1.
  6. Start, SEP 2009, momentum score 60, SUB R1.
  7. Start, APR 2010, momentum score 53, SUB R2.
  8. Start, APR 2010, momentum score 63, KO/TKO R1.
  9. Start, JUN 2010, momentum score 70, DEC R3.
  10. Start, JUL 2010, momentum score 63, KO/TKO R3.
  11. Start, OCT 2010, momentum score 74, KO/TKO R1.
  12. Start, DEC 2010, momentum score 84, KO/TKO R1.
  13. Start, FEB 2011, momentum score 95, KO/TKO R1.
  14. Start, SEP 2011, momentum score 88, KO/TKO R2.
  15. Start, JAN 2012, momentum score 81, SUB R3.
  16. Start, JUL 2012, momentum score 74, SUB R1.
  17. Start, OCT 2015, momentum score 84, KO/TKO R1.
  18. Start, JAN 2016, momentum score 95, KO/TKO R1.
  19. Start, FEB 2016, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  20. Start, MAY 2016, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  21. Start, SEP 2016, momentum score 93, SUB R3.
  22. Start, JAN 2017, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  23. Start, FEB 2017, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  24. Start, APR 2017, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  25. Start, JUN 2019, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  26. Start, AUG 2019, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  27. Start, DEC 2019, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  28. Start, MAY 2020, momentum score 93, KO/TKO R2.
  29. Start, AUG 2020, momentum score 83, KO/TKO R1.
  30. Start, JAN 2021, momentum score 92, KO/TKO R2.
  31. Start, JUN 2021, momentum score 85, KO/TKO R2.
  32. Start, OCT 2021, momentum score 76, KO/TKO R1.
  33. Start, APR 2022, momentum score 66, KO/TKO R1.

Peaked at 100 (W vs Knepp), bottomed at 35 (L vs Christy). Current reading: 66.

// 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_
32/32 fights mapped
METHOD ↓ / ROUND →R1R2R3R4R5FREQ
KO/TKO
18
56%
4
13%
1
3%
-
-
23
total
SUB
2
6%
1
3%
2
6%
-
-
5
total
DEC
-
-
4
13%
-
-
4
total
// PRIMARY KILL ZONE
R1-R2 KO/TKO · 22 of 32 mapped
// LATE-FIGHT GAP
No R5 finishes either way
// DECISION RATE
13%, fights rarely go the distance
// FIGHT_HISTORY · 08_

BOUT LOG
32 FIGHTS

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

L
VS Tyson PedroApr 23, 2022
KO/TKOR1 · 4:55
UFC Fight Night 205 - Lemos vs. Andrade
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
KO (Leg Kick and Punches)
L
VS Nicolae NegumereanuOct 23, 2021
KO/TKOR1 · 1:18
UFC Fight Night 196 - Costa vs. Vettori
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
L
VS Marcin PrachnioJun 26, 2021
KO/TKOR2 · 0:56
UFC Fight Night 190 - Gane vs. Volkov
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
KO (Body Kick)
W
VS Vinicius MoreiraJan 20, 2021
KO/TKOR2 · 0:39
UFC on ESPN 20 - Chiesa vs. Magny
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
KO (Punch)
L
VS Jordan WrightAug 22, 2020
KO/TKOR1 · 1:31
UFC on ESPN 15 - Munhoz vs. Edgar
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
L
VS Chase ShermanMay 13, 2020
KO/TKOR2 · 0:49
UFC Fight Night 171 - Smith vs. Teixeira
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches and Elbow)
W
VS Rashad CoulterDec 13, 2019
KO/TKOR1 · 3:17
Fury FC 40 - Fury Fighting Championship 40
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
W
VS Roger NarvaezAug 30, 2019
KO/TKOR1 · 0:28
Fury FC 36 - Fury Fighting Championship 36
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
W
VS Juan TorresJun 29, 2019
KO/TKOR1 · 2:59
Fury FC 33 - Fury Fighting Championship 33
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
W
VS Patrick MillerApr 28, 2017
KO/TKOR1 · 2:05
Fury FC 16 - Fury Fighting Championship 16
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
L
VS Antonio JonesFeb 17, 2017
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Fury FC 15 - Fury Fighting Championship 15
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Split)
W
VS Matt JonesJan 13, 2017
DecisionR3 · 5:00
TKO Fight Alliance - Knockout Nights
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.

Light Heavyweight. Professional record 18-14. Unranked at the time of indexing.

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