// Roster Index›Light Heavyweight›Dossier · John Doyle
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John
Doyle

NICKNAME"The Iron Bull"·UNITED STATES
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
11-22-0
CURRENT FORM
5L STREAK
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John Doyle
FIGHTER -
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PROFILE PHOTO
PROFILE
PROFILE DATA! COLD
HEIGHT
5'11"
AGE
49
STANCE
ORTHODOX
WEIGHT
Light Heavyweight
PROFESSIONAL RECORD_
34 BOUTS
WIN
11
LOSS
22
DRAW
0
WIN RATE
33%
11/34 bouts
FINISH RATE
64%
of professional wins
LAST 5 FIGHTS5L STREAK · 0-5
LLLLL
STYLE SUMMARY_
DATA: COLD
FIGHTING STYLE
WELL ROUNDED

Well rounded fighter with no dominant single weapon — 36% 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▲ ABOVE
3.50
Strikes Landed/Min
Reference value 2.75
// STR. ACC▼ BELOW
44%
Striking Accuracy
Reference value 49%
// SAPM▼ BELOW
10.51
Strikes Absorbed/Min
Reference value 2.75
// STR. DEF▼ BELOW
27%
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 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
#57
against the 56 rated on the UFC light heavyweight roster · Elo 1348
// STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE
21st
percentile · average opponent rated 1509 at fight time (recent fights count most)
// RESULTS VS EXPECTATION
4th
percentile · fell short of what opponents' ratings predicted (-0.27 per fight)

17 rated fights · opponents rated in 52% of recorded fights · last rated fight DEC 6, 2013

// 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 · 3
DEC · 4
4
KO/TKO
36%
3
SUB
27%
4
DEC
36%
// LOSSES (22)
n = 22
KO/TKO · 6
SUB · 9
DEC · 7
6
KO/TKO
27%
9
SUB
41%
7
DEC
32%
// PATH_TO_VICTORY_
64% FINISH
KO/TKOEARLY ROUNDS · 4 fights
36%
SUBANY ROUND · 3 fights
27%
DECFULL FIGHT · 4 fights
36%
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
34 BOUTS
// PROFILE UPDATED
JUL 9, 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 DEFENSE20GRAPPLING60CHIN66STRIKING45CARDIO61AGGRESSION25SUB THREAT20STR DEFENSE20RECOVERY29
// BANDS
90+ELITE
70-89STRONG
45-69AVERAGE
30-44BELOW
<30LOW
N/AUNKNOWN
Highest scored axis: Chin. Lowest scored axis: Str 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 (0%)

Grappling60
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rate

Chin66
DERIVED PROXY

KO-loss durability proxy from career record

N=33 bouts
Striking45
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed striking volume and accuracy

Cardio61
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 (27%)

Recovery29
DERIVED PROXY

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

N=22 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 (0%)Not recorded
Grappling60 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rateNot recorded
Chin66 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO-loss durability proxy from career record33 bouts
Striking45 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed striking volume and accuracyNot recorded
Cardio61 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 (27%)Not recorded
Recovery29 out of 100DERIVED PROXYShare of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.22 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
0255075100SEP 2006WSEP 2006WDEC 2006FEB 2007WMAR 2007LMAR 2007WMAR 2007WSEP 2007WOCT 2007LNOV 2007LFEB 2008LAUG 2008LNOV 2008LFEB 2009LAPR 2009WAPR 2009LJUN 2009WAUG 2009LAUG 2009LNOV 2009LJAN 2010WJAN 2010LFEB 2010LAPR 2010WAPR 2010LMAY 2010LMAY 2010LOCT 2010WDEC 2010LFEB 2011LAPR 2011LJUN 2011LAUG 2011LSEP 2011LDEC 2013// SCORE

  1. Start, SEP 2006, momentum score 45.
  2. Start, SEP 2006, momentum score 55, SUB R1.
  3. Start, DEC 2006, momentum score 62, DEC R3.
  4. Start, FEB 2007, momentum score 62.
  5. Start, MAR 2007, momentum score 69, DEC R1.
  6. Start, MAR 2007, momentum score 62, SUB R1.
  7. Start, MAR 2007, momentum score 69, DEC R3.
  8. Start, SEP 2007, momentum score 79, KO/TKO R1.
  9. Start, OCT 2007, momentum score 90, KO/TKO R1.
  10. Start, NOV 2007, momentum score 80, KO/TKO R1.
  11. Start, FEB 2008, momentum score 70, KO/TKO R1.
  12. Start, AUG 2008, momentum score 63, SUB R1.
  13. Start, NOV 2008, momentum score 56, KO/TKO R3.
  14. Start, FEB 2009, momentum score 46, KO/TKO R1.
  15. Start, APR 2009, momentum score 39, DEC R3.
  16. Start, APR 2009, momentum score 49, SUB R2.
  17. Start, JUN 2009, momentum score 42, DEC R2.
  18. Start, AUG 2009, momentum score 49, DEC R2.
  19. Start, AUG 2009, momentum score 42, SUB R1.
  20. Start, NOV 2009, momentum score 35, SUB R2.
  21. Start, JAN 2010, momentum score 28, SUB R3.
  22. Start, JAN 2010, momentum score 37, KO/TKO R2.
  23. Start, FEB 2010, momentum score 30, DEC R3.
  24. Start, APR 2010, momentum score 23, DEC R3.
  25. Start, APR 2010, momentum score 33, SUB R1.
  26. Start, MAY 2010, momentum score 26, SUB R1.
  27. Start, MAY 2010, momentum score 19, DEC R3.
  28. Start, OCT 2010, momentum score 12, SUB R2.
  29. Start, DEC 2010, momentum score 23, KO/TKO R1.
  30. Start, FEB 2011, momentum score 16, DEC R3.
  31. Start, APR 2011, momentum score 6, KO/TKO R1.
  32. Start, JUN 2011, momentum score 0, SUB R1.
  33. Start, AUG 2011, momentum score 0, DEC R3.
  34. Start, SEP 2011, momentum score 0, SUB R1.
  35. Start, DEC 2013, momentum score 0, KO/TKO R2.

Peaked at 90 (W vs Pascavage), bottomed at 0 (L vs Loeffler). 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_
33/34 fights mapped
METHOD ↓ / ROUND →R1R2R3R4R5FREQ
KO/TKO
7
21%
2
6%
1
3%
-
-
10
total
SUB
8
24%
3
9%
1
3%
-
-
12
total
DEC
1
3%
2
6%
8
24%
-
-
11
total
// PRIMARY KILL ZONE
R1-R2 KO/TKO · 9 of 33 mapped
// LATE-FIGHT GAP
No R5 finishes either way
// DECISION RATE
32%, fights often go the distance
// FIGHT_HISTORY · 08_

BOUT LOG
34 FIGHTS

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

L
VS Greg RebelloDec 6, 2013
KO/TKOR2 · 3:10
CES MMA 20 - Classic Entertainment and Sports 20
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
L
VS Erik HerbertSep 3, 2011
SubmissionR1 · 4:09
Grant's Martial Arts - Cage Time 5: Fight for the Troops
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Americana)
L
VS Kyle CerminaraAug 4, 2011
DecisionR3 · 5:00
LITC - Thursday Night Fights 2
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Sean LoefflerJun 4, 2011
SubmissionR1 · 4:29
AMMAFL 2 - Fight Night
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
L
VS Lewis RumseyApr 15, 2011
KO/TKOR1 · 4:39
CPWC - Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge 11
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Knee and Punches)
L
VS Gemiyale AdkinsFeb 5, 2011
DecisionR3 · 5:00
CFFC 6 - The Return
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Brian DeMuroDec 3, 2010
KO/TKOR1 · 0:34
LITC 6 - Locked in the Cage 6
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Submission to Punches)
L
VS Mikko RupponenOct 16, 2010
SubmissionR2 · 2:25
FF 28 - Fight Festival 28
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
L
VS Greg RebelloMay 6, 2010
DecisionR3 · 5:00
BFC - Bellator Fighting Championships 17
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Elijah GarshnickMay 1, 2010
SubmissionR1 · 0:58
IWFC - Iron Will Fighting Championship 3
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Kimura)
W
VS Mario EllisonApr 17, 2010
SubmissionR1 · 2:33
Combate Extremo - Galvan vs. Bobonis
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
L
VS Plinio CruzApr 3, 2010
DecisionR3 · 5:00
M-1 Selection 2010 - The Americas Round 1
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 11-22 (1 NC). Unranked at the time of indexing.

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