// Roster Index›Heavyweight›Dossier · J.A. Dudley
UFC FIGHTER PROFILE_
UFC · UNKNOWNHEAVYWEIGHT

J.A.
Dudley

NICKNAME"N/A"·UNITED STATES
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
8-18-0
CURRENT FORM
2L STREAK
NEXT FIGHT
NO BOUT ANNOUNCED
J.A. Dudley
FIGHTER -
UNI🇺🇸
PROFILE PHOTO
PROFILE
PROFILE DATA! COLD
HEIGHT
6'0"
AGE
46
WEIGHT
Heavyweight
PROFESSIONAL RECORD_
26 BOUTS
WIN
8
LOSS
18
DRAW
0
WIN RATE
31%
8/26 bouts
FINISH RATE
63%
of professional wins
LAST 5 FIGHTS2L STREAK · 1-4
LLWLL
STYLE SUMMARY_
DATA: COLD
FIGHTING STYLE
WELL ROUNDED

Well rounded fighter with no dominant single weapon — 38% of wins are by sub.

KEY STRENGTHS

Drags it to the mat and hunts the finish — submission threat opens up off transitions.

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▲ ABOVE
2.90
Strikes Landed/Min
Reference value 2.60
// STR. ACC▲ ABOVE
48%
Striking Accuracy
Reference value 45%
// SAPM▼ BELOW
2.85
Strikes Absorbed/Min
Reference value 2.70
// STR. DEF▲ ABOVE
52%
Striking Defense
Reference value 50%
// TD AVG▲ ABOVE
1.50
Takedowns/15 min
Reference value 0.72
// TD ACC▲ ABOVE
40%
Takedown Accuracy
Reference value 30%
// TD DEF▲ ABOVE
58%
Takedown Defense
Reference value 50%
// SUB AVG▲ ABOVE
0.50
Submissions/15 min
Reference value 0.00
// 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 64 rated fighters on the UFC heavyweight roster (anyone with a UFC bout in the last two years or one booked).

THIN RATED HISTORY
// RATING
#65
against the 64 rated on the UFC heavyweight roster · Elo 1385
// STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE
13th
percentile · average opponent rated 1500 at fight time (recent fights count most)
// RESULTS VS EXPECTATION
5th
percentile · fell short of what opponents' ratings predicted (-0.32 per fight)

11 rated fights · opponents rated in 42% of recorded fights · last rated fight JAN 6, 2018 · 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 · 3
DEC · 3
2
KO/TKO
25%
3
SUB
38%
3
DEC
38%
// LOSSES (18)
n = 18
KO/TKO · 6
SUB · 3
DEC · 9
6
KO/TKO
33%
3
SUB
17%
9
DEC
50%
// PATH_TO_VICTORY_
63% FINISH
KO/TKOEARLY ROUNDS · 2 fights
25%
SUBANY ROUND · 3 fights
38%
DECFULL FIGHT · 3 fights
38%
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
26 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 POWER36TD DEFENSE40GRAPPLING60CHIN60STRIKING45CARDIO76AGGRESSION25SUB THREAT25STR DEFENSE49RECOVERY41
// BANDS
90+ELITE
70-89STRONG
45-69AVERAGE
30-44BELOW
<30LOW
N/AUNKNOWN
Highest scored axis: Cardio. 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 Defense40
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed takedown defense rate (58%)

Grappling60
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rate

Chin60
DERIVED PROXY

KO-loss durability proxy from career record

N=26 bouts
Striking45
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed striking volume and accuracy

Cardio76
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 Defense49
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed striking defense rate (52%)

Recovery41
DERIVED PROXY

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

N=18 losses
Fighter attribute fingerprint accessible data summary
AttributeScoreProvenanceEvidenceSample
KO Power36 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO wins divided by total career wins8 wins
TD Defense40 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved takedown defense rate (58%)Not recorded
Grappling60 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rateNot recorded
Chin60 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO-loss durability proxy from career record26 bouts
Striking45 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed striking volume and accuracyNot recorded
Cardio76 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 Defense49 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved striking defense rate (52%)Not recorded
Recovery41 out of 100DERIVED PROXYShare of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.18 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
0255075100MAR 2007LMAR 2007LMAY 2007LAUG 2008WJUN 2009LSEP 2009LJUN 2010LOCT 2010WDEC 2010WAPR 2011LJUN 2011WJUL 2011LSEP 2011WJAN 2012LAPR 2012LAUG 2012WMAR 2013LJUN 2013LSEP 2013LAPR 2014LMAY 2014WJUN 2014LOCT 2014LDEC 2014WOCT 2015LAPR 2017LJAN 2018// SCORE

  1. Start, MAR 2007, momentum score 45.
  2. Start, MAR 2007, momentum score 38, DEC R3.
  3. Start, MAY 2007, momentum score 31, DEC R3.
  4. Start, AUG 2008, momentum score 24, KO/TKO R2.
  5. Start, JUN 2009, momentum score 34, SUB R2.
  6. Start, SEP 2009, momentum score 27, DEC R3.
  7. Start, JUN 2010, momentum score 20, DEC R2.
  8. Start, OCT 2010, momentum score 13, DEC R3.
  9. Start, DEC 2010, momentum score 20, DEC R2.
  10. Start, APR 2011, momentum score 27, DEC R3.
  11. Start, JUN 2011, momentum score 20, DEC R3.
  12. Start, JUL 2011, momentum score 27, DEC R3.
  13. Start, SEP 2011, momentum score 20, KO/TKO R2.
  14. Start, JAN 2012, momentum score 29, KO/TKO R2.
  15. Start, APR 2012, momentum score 22, SUB R1.
  16. Start, AUG 2012, momentum score 15, DEC R3.
  17. Start, MAR 2013, momentum score 25, SUB R1.
  18. Start, JUN 2013, momentum score 18, KO/TKO R2.
  19. Start, SEP 2013, momentum score 11, KO/TKO R3.
  20. Start, APR 2014, momentum score 4, SUB R1.
  21. Start, MAY 2014, momentum score 0, KO/TKO R2.
  22. Start, JUN 2014, momentum score 10, SUB R1.
  23. Start, OCT 2014, momentum score 3, DEC R3.
  24. Start, DEC 2014, momentum score 0, DEC R3.
  25. Start, OCT 2015, momentum score 9, KO/TKO R2.
  26. Start, APR 2017, momentum score 2, SUB R1.
  27. Start, JAN 2018, momentum score 0, KO/TKO R3.

Peaked at 45 (Debut), bottomed at 0 (L vs Holt). Current reading: 0.

// 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_
26/26 fights mapped
METHOD ↓ / ROUND →R1R2R3R4R5FREQ
KO/TKO
-
6
23%
2
8%
-
-
8
total
SUB
5
19%
1
4%
-
-
-
6
total
DEC
-
2
8%
10
38%
-
-
12
total
// PRIMARY KILL ZONE
R1-R2 KO/TKO · 6 of 26 mapped
// LATE-FIGHT GAP
No R5 finishes either way
// DECISION RATE
46%, fights often go the distance
// FIGHT_HISTORY · 08_

BOUT LOG
26 FIGHTS

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

L
VS Parker PorterJan 6, 2018
KO/TKOR3 · 1:16
Reality Fighting - Mohegan Sun
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
L
VS Jonathan RomeroApr 7, 2017
SubmissionR1 · 2:33
Maverick MMA 1 - Heckman vs. McCabe
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
W
VS John FainOct 3, 2015
KO/TKOR2 · 5:00
T2T - Toe 2 Toe Fights 3
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Retirement)
L
VS Andreas SpangDec 5, 2014
DecisionR3 · 5:00
MF - Matrix Fights 9
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Greg RebelloOct 10, 2014
DecisionR3 · 5:00
CES MMA 26 - Classic Entertainment and Sports 26
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Willie Brown Jr.Jun 27, 2014
SubmissionR1 · 1:28
CES MMA 24 - Classic Entertainment and Sports 24
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Heel Hook)
L
VS Paul HoltMay 3, 2014
KO/TKOR2 · 3:50
Sherman Cage Rage - MMA 6
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
L
VS Plinio CruzApr 19, 2014
SubmissionR1 · 4:12
CFFC 34 - Santella vs. Honstein
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Armbar)
L
VS Joe StriplingSep 21, 2013
KO/TKOR3 · 3:47
CFFC 27 - Heckman vs. Kelleher
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
L
VS Carmelo MarreroJun 8, 2013
KO/TKOR2 · 1:54
XFE - Cage Wars 24
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
W
VS Josh HendricksMar 23, 2013
SubmissionR1 · 2:14
CM 24 - Caged Madness 24
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
L
VS Chris BirchlerAug 24, 2012
DecisionR3 · 5:00
CFFC 16 - Williams vs. Jacoby
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.

Heavyweight. Professional record 8-18. Unranked at the time of indexing.

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