// Roster Index›Lightweight›Dossier · Josh Arocho
UFC FIGHTER PROFILE_
UFC · UNKNOWNLIGHTWEIGHT

Josh
Arocho

NICKNAME"N/A"·UNITED STATES
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
14-16-0
CURRENT FORM
5L STREAK
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Josh Arocho
FIGHTER -
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PROFILE PHOTO
PROFILE
PROFILE DATA! COLD
HEIGHT
5'7"
AGE
41
WEIGHT
Lightweight
PROFESSIONAL RECORD_
30 BOUTS
WIN
14
LOSS
16
DRAW
0
WIN RATE
47%
14/30 bouts
FINISH RATE
86%
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 — 71% 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
3.20
Strikes Landed/Min
Reference value 2.70
// STR. ACC▲ ABOVE
50%
Striking Accuracy
Reference value 45%
// SAPM▼ BELOW
2.77
Strikes Absorbed/Min
Reference value 2.70
// STR. DEF▼ BELOW
52%
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
60%
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 111 rated fighters on the UFC lightweight roster (anyone with a UFC bout in the last two years or one booked).

// RATING
#112
against the 111 rated on the UFC lightweight roster · Elo 1448
// STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE
1st
percentile · average opponent rated 1484 at fight time (recent fights count most)
// RESULTS VS EXPECTATION
19th
percentile · fell short of what opponents' ratings predicted (-0.19 per fight)

17 rated fights · opponents rated in 61% of recorded fights · last rated fight SEP 5, 2014

// 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 (14)
n = 14
KO/TKO · 2
SUB · 10
DEC · 2
2
KO/TKO
14%
10
SUB
71%
2
DEC
14%
// LOSSES (16)
n = 16
KO/TKO · 5
SUB · 7
DEC · 4
5
KO/TKO
31%
7
SUB
44%
4
DEC
25%
// PATH_TO_VICTORY_
86% FINISH
KO/TKOEARLY ROUNDS · 2 fights
14%
SUBANY ROUND · 10 fights
71%
DECFULL FIGHT · 2 fights
14%
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
30 BOUTS
// PROFILE UPDATED
JUL 10, 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 POWER20TD DEFENSE44GRAPPLING60CHIN68STRIKING51CARDIO51AGGRESSION27SUB THREAT25STR DEFENSE49RECOVERY40
// BANDS
90+ELITE
70-89STRONG
45-69AVERAGE
30-44BELOW
<30LOW
N/AUNKNOWN
Highest scored axis: Chin. Lowest scored axis: KO Power.
// EVIDENCE REGISTER
10 SCORED · 0 OPEN
KO Power20
DERIVED PROXY

KO wins divided by total career wins

N=14 wins
TD Defense44
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed takedown defense rate (60%)

Grappling60
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rate

Chin68
DERIVED PROXY

KO-loss durability proxy from career record

N=30 bouts
Striking51
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed striking volume and accuracy

Cardio51
DERIVED PROXY

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

Aggression27
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%)

Recovery40
DERIVED PROXY

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

N=16 losses
Fighter attribute fingerprint accessible data summary
AttributeScoreProvenanceEvidenceSample
KO Power20 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO wins divided by total career wins14 wins
TD Defense44 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved takedown defense rate (60%)Not recorded
Grappling60 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rateNot recorded
Chin68 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO-loss durability proxy from career record30 bouts
Striking51 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed striking volume and accuracyNot recorded
Cardio51 out of 100DERIVED PROXYLong-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win shareNot recorded
Aggression27 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
Recovery40 out of 100DERIVED PROXYShare of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.16 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 2005LJUN 2005LJUN 2005LAUG 2005WSEP 2005WJUL 2006LSEP 2007WMAY 2008LJUL 2008WOCT 2008WNOV 2008WDEC 2008WAPR 2009LJUN 2009WJUL 2009LAUG 2009LOCT 2009LDEC 2009WMAY 2010WAUG 2010WNOV 2010WJAN 2011WFEB 2011LAPR 2011LDEC 2012WAUG 2013LOCT 2013LAPR 2014LSEP 2014LDEC 2014LAUG 2015// SCORE

  1. Start, JUN 2005, momentum score 45.
  2. Start, JUN 2005, momentum score 38, DEC R3.
  3. Start, JUN 2005, momentum score 31, SUB R1.
  4. Start, AUG 2005, momentum score 24, SUB R1.
  5. Start, SEP 2005, momentum score 34, SUB R1.
  6. Start, JUL 2006, momentum score 44, KO/TKO R1.
  7. Start, SEP 2007, momentum score 37, SUB R1.
  8. Start, MAY 2008, momentum score 44, DEC R1.
  9. Start, JUL 2008, momentum score 37, SUB R1.
  10. Start, OCT 2008, momentum score 47, SUB R1.
  11. Start, NOV 2008, momentum score 57, SUB R1.
  12. Start, DEC 2008, momentum score 67, KO/TKO R1.
  13. Start, APR 2009, momentum score 77, SUB R2.
  14. Start, JUN 2009, momentum score 70, DEC R3.
  15. Start, JUL 2009, momentum score 80, SUB R1.
  16. Start, AUG 2009, momentum score 70, KO/TKO R1.
  17. Start, OCT 2009, momentum score 63, SUB R1.
  18. Start, DEC 2009, momentum score 56, SUB R2.
  19. Start, MAY 2010, momentum score 66, SUB R1.
  20. Start, AUG 2010, momentum score 76, SUB R1.
  21. Start, NOV 2010, momentum score 86, SUB R1.
  22. Start, JAN 2011, momentum score 95, SUB R1.
  23. Start, FEB 2011, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  24. Start, APR 2011, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  25. Start, DEC 2012, momentum score 86, DEC R5.
  26. Start, AUG 2013, momentum score 96, SUB R1.
  27. Start, OCT 2013, momentum score 86, KO/TKO R1.
  28. Start, APR 2014, momentum score 79, KO/TKO R2.
  29. Start, SEP 2014, momentum score 69, KO/TKO R1.
  30. Start, DEC 2014, momentum score 62, SUB R1.
  31. Start, AUG 2015, momentum score 52, KO/TKO R1.

Peaked at 100 (W vs Shutt), bottomed at 24 (L vs French). Current reading: 52.

// 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_
30/30 fights mapped
METHOD ↓ / ROUND →R1R2R3R4R5FREQ
KO/TKO
6
20%
1
3%
-
-
-
7
total
SUB
15
50%
2
7%
-
-
-
17
total
DEC
1
3%
-
4
13%
-
1
3%
6
total
// PRIMARY KILL ZONE
R1-R2 KO/TKO · 7 of 30 mapped
// LATE-FIGHT GAP
No R5 finishes either way
// DECISION RATE
20%, fights rarely go the distance
// FIGHT_HISTORY · 08_

BOUT LOG
30 FIGHTS

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

L
VS Robert Rojas Jr.Aug 8, 2015
KO/TKOR1 · 4:52
DCS 18 - Arocho vs. Rojas
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
KO (Ground & Pound)
L
VS Donavon WintersDec 5, 2014
SubmissionR1 · 4:03
DCS 12 - Seasons Beatings 2014
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
L
VS Bryan CorleySep 5, 2014
KO/TKOR1 · 0:33
DCS 10 - The Dedication
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
KO (Body Slam)
L
VS Julio Cesar Neves Jr.Apr 18, 2014
KO/TKOR2 · 2:37
Bellator MMA - Bellator 117
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Elbows and Punches)
L
VS Mark DickmanOct 26, 2013
KO/TKOR1 · 4:06
WFH - Warriors for Heroes
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
W
VS Chris MickleAug 24, 2013
SubmissionR1 · 3:20
DCS 2 - Summer Showdown
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Leglock)
L
VS Ryan RobertsDec 15, 2012
DecisionR5 · 5:00
VFC - Victory Fighting Championship 38
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Ronnie MannApr 23, 2011
DecisionR3 · 5:00
BFC - Bellator Fighting Championships 42
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Will ShuttFeb 18, 2011
DecisionR3 · 5:00
CFC 3 - Tuff Love
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Josh BumgarnerJan 22, 2011
SubmissionR1 · 3:21
IC - Iowa Challenge 62
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
W
VS Sean WilsonNov 24, 2010
SubmissionR1 · 4:47
Extreme Challenge - Final Fight
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
W
VS Donavon WintersAug 28, 2010
SubmissionR1 · 3:57
Tri-State Cage Fights - Tri-State Select 2
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Kimura)
// FAQ · 09_

CITATION-READY ANSWERS

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

Lightweight. Professional record 14-16. Unranked at the time of indexing.

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