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Jared
Combs

NICKNAME"Honey"·UNITED STATES
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
8-3-0
CURRENT FORM
2L STREAK
NEXT FIGHT
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Jared Combs
FIGHTER -
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PROFILE PHOTO
PROFILE
PROFILE DATA! COLD
HEIGHT
6'2"
AGE
53
STANCE
ORTHODOX
WEIGHT
Middleweight
PROFESSIONAL RECORD_
11 BOUTS
WIN
8
LOSS
3
DRAW
0
WIN RATE
73%
8/11 bouts
FINISH RATE
100%
of professional wins
LAST 5 FIGHTS2L STREAK · 3-2
WWWLL
STYLE SUMMARY_
DATA: COLD
FIGHTING STYLE
WELL ROUNDED

Well rounded fighter with elite knockout power — 75% 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

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▼ BELOW
2.14
Strikes Landed/Min
Reference value 2.70
// STR. ACC▲ ABOVE
48%
Striking Accuracy
Reference value 47%
// SAPM▼ BELOW
4.73
Strikes Absorbed/Min
Reference value 2.72
// STR. DEF▼ BELOW
45%
Striking Defense
Reference value 53%
// TD AVG▼ BELOW
0.00
Takedowns/15 min
Reference value 1.50
// TD ACC▼ BELOW
0%
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
#43
against the 90 rated on the UFC middleweight roster · Elo 1554
// STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE
4th
percentile · average opponent rated 1493 at fight time (recent fights count most)
// RESULTS VS EXPECTATION
48th
percentile · beat what opponents' ratings predicted (+0.03 per fight)

11 rated fights · opponents rated in 100% of recorded fights · last rated fight OCT 26, 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 (8)
n = 8
KO/TKO · 6
SUB · 2
6
KO/TKO
75%
2
SUB
25%
0
DEC
0%
// LOSSES (3)
n = 3
KO/TKO · 1
SUB · 2
1
KO/TKO
33%
2
SUB
67%
0
DEC
0%
// PATH_TO_VICTORY_
100% FINISH
KO/TKOEARLY ROUNDS · 6 fights
75%
SUBANY ROUND · 2 fights
25%
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
11 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 DEFENSE20GRAPPLING40CHIN77STRIKING38CARDIO45AGGRESSION25SUB THREAT20STR DEFENSE33RECOVERY50
// BANDS
90+ELITE
70-89STRONG
45-69AVERAGE
30-44BELOW
<30LOW
N/AUNKNOWN
Highest scored axis: KO Power. Lowest scored axis: Sub Threat.
// EVIDENCE REGISTER
10 SCORED · 0 OPEN
KO Power100
DERIVED PROXY

KO wins divided by total career wins

N=8 wins
TD Defense20
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed takedown defense rate (0%)

Grappling40
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rate

Chin77
DERIVED PROXY

KO-loss durability proxy from career record

N=11 bouts
Striking38
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed striking volume and accuracy

Cardio45
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 Defense33
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed striking defense rate (45%)

Recovery50
DERIVED PROXY

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

N=3 losses
Fighter attribute fingerprint accessible data summary
AttributeScoreProvenanceEvidenceSample
KO Power100 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO wins divided by total career wins8 wins
TD Defense20 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved takedown defense rate (0%)Not recorded
Grappling40 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rateNot recorded
Chin77 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO-loss durability proxy from career record11 bouts
Striking38 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed striking volume and accuracyNot recorded
Cardio45 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 Defense33 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved striking defense rate (45%)Not recorded
Recovery50 out of 100DERIVED PROXYShare of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.3 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
0255075100JUN 2007WJUN 2007WNOV 2007LDEC 2008WAPR 2009WOCT 2009WJAN 2011WAPR 2011WJUN 2011WJUL 2011LJAN 2012LOCT 2012// SCORE

  1. Start, JUN 2007, momentum score 45.
  2. Start, JUN 2007, momentum score 56, KO/TKO R1.
  3. Start, NOV 2007, momentum score 65, SUB R2.
  4. Start, DEC 2008, momentum score 58, SUB R2.
  5. Start, APR 2009, momentum score 69, KO/TKO R1.
  6. Start, OCT 2009, momentum score 79, SUB R1.
  7. Start, JAN 2011, momentum score 89, KO/TKO R1.
  8. Start, APR 2011, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  9. Start, JUN 2011, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  10. Start, JUL 2011, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R2.
  11. Start, JAN 2012, momentum score 93, SUB R1.
  12. Start, OCT 2012, momentum score 83, KO/TKO R1.

Peaked at 100 (W vs Triplett), bottomed at 45 (Debut). Current reading: 83.

// 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_
11/11 fights mapped
METHOD ↓ / ROUND →R1R2R3R4R5FREQ
KO/TKO
6
55%
1
9%
-
-
-
7
total
SUB
2
18%
2
18%
-
-
-
4
total
DEC
-
-
-
-
-
0
total
// PRIMARY KILL ZONE
R1-R2 KO/TKO · 7 of 11 mapped
// LATE-FIGHT GAP
No R5 finishes either way
// DECISION RATE
0%, fights rarely go the distance
// FIGHT_HISTORY · 08_

BOUT LOG
11 FIGHTS

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

L
VS Mikkel ParloOct 26, 2012
KO/TKOR1 · 3:51
BFC - Bellator Fighting Championships 78
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
KO (Punches)
L
VS Jason ButcherJan 13, 2012
SubmissionR1 · 3:00
Spartan FC 11 - Destruction
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Triangle Choke)
W
VS Nikolaos Rueve BoscarinoJul 23, 2011
KO/TKOR2 · 3:49
AP - Crossroads of Redemption
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Submission to Punches)
W
VS Joshua FountainJun 25, 2011
KO/TKOR1 · 0:59
MMA Big Show - Royal Blood
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
W
VS Tyson TriplettApr 2, 2011
KO/TKOR1 · 2:11
AAMMA 12 - The Anniversary Show
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
KO (Head Kick)
W
VS Chris KlemanJan 15, 2011
KO/TKOR1 · 0:39
AAMMA 9 - Nations Collide
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
KO (Head Kick)
W
VS Kellin O'DanielOct 24, 2009
SubmissionR1 · N/A
MMA Big Show - Full Force
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission
W
VS Elonzo HarveyApr 11, 2009
KO/TKOR1 · 2:39
MMA Big Show - Heavy Hitters
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
L
VS Dan BoldenDec 13, 2008
SubmissionR2 · 2:44
ISCF - Bad Intentions
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Punches)
W
VS Antonio GrantNov 3, 2007
SubmissionR2 · N/A
MMA Big Show - Champions
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Punches)
W
VS Brian CassJun 23, 2007
KO/TKOR1 · 0:27
MMA Big Show - Domination
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.

Middleweight. Professional record 8-3. Unranked at the time of indexing.

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