// Roster Index›Lightweight›Dossier · Jason Gonzalez
UFC FIGHTER PROFILE_
UFC · UNKNOWNLIGHTWEIGHT

Jason
Gonzalez

NICKNAME"Nicoya"·UNITED STATES
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
11-5-0
CURRENT FORM
2L STREAK
NEXT FIGHT
NO BOUT ANNOUNCED
Jason Gonzalez
FIGHTER -
UNI🇺🇸
PROFILE PHOTO
PROFILE
PROFILE DATA! COLD
HEIGHT
6'2"
REACH
6'2"
AGE
36
STANCE
SOUTHPAW
WEIGHT
Lightweight
PROFESSIONAL RECORD_
16 BOUTS
WIN
11
LOSS
5
DRAW
0
WIN RATE
69%
11/16 bouts
FINISH RATE
100%
of professional wins
LAST 5 FIGHTS2L STREAK · 2-3
WLWLL
STYLE SUMMARY_
DATA: COLD
FIGHTING STYLE
WELL ROUNDED

Well rounded fighter with no dominant single weapon — 64% 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
3.06
Strikes Landed/Min
Reference value 2.70
// STR. ACC▼ BELOW
39%
Striking Accuracy
Reference value 45%
// SAPM▼ BELOW
3.13
Strikes Absorbed/Min
Reference value 2.70
// STR. DEF▲ ABOVE
58%
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
30%
Takedown Defense
Reference value 59%
// SUB AVG▲ ABOVE
1.00
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).

// RATING
#63
against the 111 rated on the UFC lightweight roster · Elo 1540
// STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE
43rd
percentile · average opponent rated 1540 at fight time (recent fights count most)
// RESULTS VS EXPECTATION
23rd
percentile · fell short of what opponents' ratings predicted (-0.13 per fight)

9 rated fights · opponents rated in 56% of recorded fights · last rated fight APR 27, 2019

// 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 · 4
SUB · 7
4
KO/TKO
36%
7
SUB
64%
0
DEC
0%
// LOSSES (5)
n = 5
KO/TKO · 2
SUB · 3
2
KO/TKO
40%
3
SUB
60%
0
DEC
0%
// PATH_TO_VICTORY_
100% FINISH
KO/TKOEARLY ROUNDS · 4 fights
36%
SUBANY ROUND · 7 fights
64%
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
16 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 POWER52TD DEFENSE20GRAPPLING60CHIN73STRIKING33CARDIO46AGGRESSION25SUB THREAT50STR DEFENSE62RECOVERY75
// BANDS
90+ELITE
70-89STRONG
45-69AVERAGE
30-44BELOW
<30LOW
N/AUNKNOWN
Highest scored axis: Recovery. Lowest scored axis: TD Defense.
// EVIDENCE REGISTER
10 SCORED · 0 OPEN
KO Power52
DERIVED PROXY

KO wins divided by total career wins

N=11 wins
TD Defense20
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed takedown defense rate (30%)

Grappling60
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rate

Chin73
DERIVED PROXY

KO-loss durability proxy from career record

N=16 bouts
Striking33
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 Threat50
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed submission rate (1 per 15 min)

Str Defense62
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed striking defense rate (58%)

Recovery75
DERIVED PROXY

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

N=5 losses
Fighter attribute fingerprint accessible data summary
AttributeScoreProvenanceEvidenceSample
KO Power52 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO wins divided by total career wins11 wins
TD Defense20 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved takedown defense rate (30%)Not recorded
Grappling60 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rateNot recorded
Chin73 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO-loss durability proxy from career record16 bouts
Striking33 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 Threat50 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved submission rate (1 per 15 min)Not recorded
Str Defense62 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved striking defense rate (58%)Not recorded
Recovery75 out of 100DERIVED PROXYShare of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.5 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 2011WJUN 2011WSEP 2011WJAN 2012LAPR 2012WMAY 2012LJUN 2013WAUG 2013WOCT 2014WNOV 2014WDEC 2014WFEB 2015WJUN 2016LSEP 2016WJAN 2017LSEP 2017LAPR 2019// SCORE

  1. Start, JUN 2011, momentum score 45.
  2. Start, JUN 2011, momentum score 54, KO/TKO R3.
  3. Start, SEP 2011, momentum score 64, SUB R1.
  4. Start, JAN 2012, momentum score 73, KO/TKO R2.
  5. Start, APR 2012, momentum score 66, SUB R1.
  6. Start, MAY 2012, momentum score 76, SUB R2.
  7. Start, JUN 2013, momentum score 66, KO/TKO R1.
  8. Start, AUG 2013, momentum score 76, SUB R1.
  9. Start, OCT 2014, momentum score 86, SUB R1.
  10. Start, NOV 2014, momentum score 95, SUB R1.
  11. Start, DEC 2014, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  12. Start, FEB 2015, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  13. Start, JUN 2016, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R2.
  14. Start, SEP 2016, momentum score 90, KO/TKO R1.
  15. Start, JAN 2017, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  16. Start, SEP 2017, momentum score 93, SUB R2.
  17. Start, APR 2019, momentum score 86, SUB R1.

Peaked at 100 (W vs McEwen), bottomed at 45 (Debut). Current reading: 86.

// 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_
16/16 fights mapped
METHOD ↓ / ROUND →R1R2R3R4R5FREQ
KO/TKO
3
19%
2
13%
1
6%
-
-
6
total
SUB
8
50%
2
13%
-
-
-
10
total
DEC
-
-
-
-
-
0
total
// PRIMARY KILL ZONE
R1-R2 KO/TKO · 5 of 16 mapped
// LATE-FIGHT GAP
No R5 finishes either way
// DECISION RATE
0%, fights rarely go the distance
// FIGHT_HISTORY · 08_

BOUT LOG
16 FIGHTS

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

L
VS Jim MillerApr 27, 2019
SubmissionR1 · 2:12
UFC Fight Night 150 - Jacare vs. Hermansson
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
L
VS Gregor GillespieSep 16, 2017
SubmissionR2 · 2:11
UFC Fight Night 116 - Rockhold vs. Branch
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
W
VS J.C. CottrellJan 28, 2017
SubmissionR1 · 3:54
UFC on Fox 23 - Shevchenko vs. Pena
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Brabo Choke)
L
VS Drew DoberSep 10, 2016
KO/TKOR1 · 1:45
UFC 203 - Miocic vs. Overeem
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
KO (Punches)
W
VS Chris PadillaJun 3, 2016
KO/TKOR2 · 3:14
RFA 38 - Moises vs. Emmers
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
W
VS Jessie GlassFeb 28, 2015
SubmissionR1 · 1:36
Gladiator Challenge - California State Championship Series
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
W
VS Chad McEwenDec 20, 2014
KO/TKOR1 · 0:50
Gladiator Challenge - Holiday Beatings
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
KO (Punch)
W
VS Jake AlbinioNov 22, 2014
SubmissionR1 · 2:21
Gladiator Challenge - Season's Beatings
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Triangle Choke)
W
VS Chad McEwenOct 4, 2014
SubmissionR1 · 2:38
Gladiator Challenge - Glove Up
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Armbar)
W
VS Shane JohnsonAug 17, 2013
SubmissionR1 · 2:17
WFC 10 - World Fighting Championships 10
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Triangle Choke)
L
VS Dionisio RamirezJun 21, 2013
KO/TKOR1 · 1:42
Xplode Fight Series - Summer Fight Night 3
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
KO (Punches)
W
VS Christos GiagosMay 19, 2012
SubmissionR2 · 4:14
RITC - Respect in the Cage
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Brabo Choke)
// FAQ · 09_

CITATION-READY ANSWERS

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

Lightweight. Professional record 11-5. Unranked at the time of indexing.

Research Jason Gonzalez

Compare this fighter head to head, check the next UFC card, read current matchup analysis, or verify settled Blueprint MMA forecasts.

Compare Jason GonzalezUpcoming UFC scheduleFight analysis archivePrediction track record
// FORECAST_AVAILABLE_
Want the next-fight forecast?
The pick is free.

Every published fight shows its winner and win probability free. The full debate, method and round open with Sharp or an Event Pass.

THIS WEEK'S PICKS ALL FIGHTERS
BLUEPRINT/MMA · DOSSIER ENGINE v3.2
// LAST INDEX SYNC · 2026-10-28