// Roster Index›Welterweight›Dossier · Jason Norwood
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Jason
Norwood

NICKNAME"Righteous"·UNITED STATES
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
18-8-0
CURRENT FORM
4L STREAK
NEXT FIGHT
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Jason Norwood
FIGHTER -
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PROFILE PHOTO
PROFILE
PROFILE DATA! COLD
HEIGHT
5'9"
AGE
42
WEIGHT
Welterweight
PROFESSIONAL RECORD_
26 BOUTS
WIN
18
LOSS
8
DRAW
0
WIN RATE
69%
18/26 bouts
FINISH RATE
61%
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 — 39% of wins are by dec.

KEY STRENGTHS

Banks rounds on the scorecard — pace and positioning over splash damage.

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
3.40
Strikes Landed/Min
Reference value 2.65
// STR. ACC▲ ABOVE
52%
Striking Accuracy
Reference value 47%
// SAPM▲ ABOVE
2.65
Strikes Absorbed/Min
Reference value 2.74
// STR. DEF▼ BELOW
53%
Striking Defense
Reference value 53%
// TD AVG▼ BELOW
1.50
Takedowns/15 min
Reference value 1.50
// TD ACC▼ BELOW
40%
Takedown Accuracy
Reference value 40%
// TD DEF▲ ABOVE
62%
Takedown Defense
Reference value 59%
// SUB AVG▼ BELOW
0.50
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 99 rated fighters on the UFC welterweight roster (anyone with a UFC bout in the last two years or one booked).

THIN RATED HISTORY
// RATING
#60
against the 99 rated on the UFC welterweight roster · Elo 1540
// STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE
12th
percentile · average opponent rated 1506 at fight time (recent fights count most)
// RESULTS VS EXPECTATION
2nd
percentile · fell short of what opponents' ratings predicted (-0.35 per fight)

12 rated fights · opponents rated in 46% of recorded fights · last rated fight NOV 4, 2021 · 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 (18)
n = 18
KO/TKO · 5
SUB · 6
DEC · 7
5
KO/TKO
28%
6
SUB
33%
7
DEC
39%
// LOSSES (8)
n = 8
KO/TKO · 2
DEC · 6
2
KO/TKO
25%
0
SUB
0%
6
DEC
75%
// PATH_TO_VICTORY_
61% FINISH
KO/TKOEARLY ROUNDS · 5 fights
28%
SUBANY ROUND · 6 fights
33%
DECFULL FIGHT · 7 fights
39%
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 8, 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 POWER40TD DEFENSE49GRAPPLING60CHIN79STRIKING56CARDIO76AGGRESSION30SUB THREAT25STR DEFENSE51RECOVERY57
// 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 Power40
DERIVED PROXY

KO wins divided by total career wins

N=18 wins
TD Defense49
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed takedown defense rate (62%)

Grappling60
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rate

Chin79
DERIVED PROXY

KO-loss durability proxy from career record

N=26 bouts
Striking56
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed striking volume and accuracy

Cardio76
DERIVED PROXY

Long-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win share

Aggression30
DERIVED PROXY

Activity proxy from observed strike and takedown volume

Sub Threat25
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed submission rate (0.5 per 15 min)

Str Defense51
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed striking defense rate (53%)

Recovery57
DERIVED PROXY

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

N=8 losses
Fighter attribute fingerprint accessible data summary
AttributeScoreProvenanceEvidenceSample
KO Power40 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO wins divided by total career wins18 wins
TD Defense49 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved takedown defense rate (62%)Not recorded
Grappling60 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rateNot recorded
Chin79 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO-loss durability proxy from career record26 bouts
Striking56 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
Aggression30 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 Defense51 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved striking defense rate (53%)Not recorded
Recovery57 out of 100DERIVED PROXYShare of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.8 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 2008LFEB 2008WAPR 2008WJUN 2008WJUL 2008WAUG 2008WNOV 2008WFEB 2009WAPR 2009WAPR 2009WSEP 2009WMAY 2010WJUN 2010LDEC 2010WMAR 2011LJUL 2011WNOV 2013WNOV 2014WJAN 2015LOCT 2015WAPR 2016WAUG 2017WSEP 2017LAPR 2018LAUG 2018LNOV 2019LNOV 2021// SCORE

  1. Start, FEB 2008, momentum score 45.
  2. Start, FEB 2008, momentum score 38, DEC R3.
  3. Start, APR 2008, momentum score 45, DEC R3.
  4. Start, JUN 2008, momentum score 54, KO/TKO R2.
  5. Start, JUL 2008, momentum score 64, SUB R2.
  6. Start, AUG 2008, momentum score 74, KO/TKO R1.
  7. Start, NOV 2008, momentum score 84, SUB R2.
  8. Start, FEB 2009, momentum score 94, SUB R2.
  9. Start, APR 2009, momentum score 100, SUB R2.
  10. Start, APR 2009, momentum score 100, SUB R2.
  11. Start, SEP 2009, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  12. Start, MAY 2010, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  13. Start, JUN 2010, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  14. Start, DEC 2010, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  15. Start, MAR 2011, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  16. Start, JUL 2011, momentum score 93, KO/TKO R2.
  17. Start, NOV 2013, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  18. Start, NOV 2014, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  19. Start, JAN 2015, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R2.
  20. Start, OCT 2015, momentum score 93, KO/TKO R3.
  21. Start, APR 2016, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  22. Start, AUG 2017, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  23. Start, SEP 2017, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  24. Start, APR 2018, momentum score 93, DEC R5.
  25. Start, AUG 2018, momentum score 86, DEC R5.
  26. Start, NOV 2019, momentum score 79, DEC R3.
  27. Start, NOV 2021, momentum score 72, DEC R3.

Peaked at 100 (W vs Thompson), bottomed at 38 (L vs Pla). Current reading: 72.

// 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
3
12%
3
12%
1
4%
-
-
7
total
SUB
1
4%
5
19%
-
-
-
6
total
DEC
-
-
11
42%
-
2
8%
13
total
// PRIMARY KILL ZONE
R1-R2 KO/TKO · 6 of 26 mapped
// LATE-FIGHT GAP
No R5 finishes either way
// DECISION RATE
50%, 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 Eric ScallanNov 4, 2021
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Goat Promotions - Cajuns vs. Cowboys 2
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Jose CaceresNov 8, 2019
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Combate Americas - San Antonio
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Jeremiah WellsAug 17, 2018
DecisionR5 · 5:00
CES MMA 52 - Norwood vs. Wells
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Chris CurtisApr 6, 2018
DecisionR5 · 5:00
CES MMA 49 - Curtis vs. Norwood
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Carlo PraterSep 29, 2017
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Fury FC 19 - Fury Fighting Championship 19
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Jerome JonesAug 17, 2017
KO/TKOR1 · 2:58
KOTC - Next in Line
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
W
VS Christopher AnthonyApr 30, 2016
DecisionR3 · 5:00
OCFN - Honoring America's Warriors 2016
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Emmanuel WaloOct 31, 2015
KO/TKOR3 · 2:36
CFFC 52 - Horcher vs. Regman
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
W
VS Kemmyelle HaleyJan 31, 2015
KO/TKOR2 · 4:59
FOF - Fists of Fury
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
W
VS Kenyon JacksonNov 22, 2014
DecisionR3 · 5:00
OFC - Oklahoma Fighting Championship 3
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Nate LaMotteNov 22, 2013
DecisionR3 · 5:00
CZ 46 - Throwdown at The Rock
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Eddie ArizmendiJul 8, 2011
KO/TKOR2 · 4:55
M-1 Challenge 26 - Garner vs. Bennett 2
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
KO (Punch)
// FAQ · 09_

CITATION-READY ANSWERS

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

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

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