// Roster Index›Lightweight›Dossier · Marcin Held
UFC FIGHTER PROFILE_
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Marcin
Held

NICKNAME"N/A"·POLAND
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
31-11-0
CURRENT FORM
1L STREAK
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Marcin Held
FIGHTER -
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PROFILE PHOTO
PROFILE
PROFILE DATA! STALE
HEIGHT
5'9"
REACH
5'11"
AGE
34
STANCE
ORTHODOX
WEIGHT
Lightweight
PROFESSIONAL RECORD_
42 BOUTS
WIN
31
LOSS
11
DRAW
0
WIN RATE
74%
31/42 bouts
FINISH RATE
65%
of professional wins
LAST 5 FIGHTS1L STREAK · 3-2
LWWWL
Form trend 0 over the last 90 days.
STYLE SUMMARY_
DATA: STALE
FIGHTING STYLE
SUBMISSION HUNTER

Submission hunter fighter with no dominant single weapon — 52% of wins are by sub.

KEY STRENGTHS

Drags it to the mat and hunts the finish — submission threat opens up off transitions.

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▼ BELOW
1.41
Strikes Landed/Min
Reference value 2.70
// STR. ACC▼ BELOW
34%
Striking Accuracy
Reference value 45%
// SAPM▲ ABOVE
2.02
Strikes Absorbed/Min
Reference value 2.70
// STR. DEF▼ BELOW
47%
Striking Defense
Reference value 53%
// TD AVG▲ ABOVE
2.46
Takedowns/15 min
Reference value 1.50
// TD ACC▲ ABOVE
46%
Takedown Accuracy
Reference value 40%
// TD DEF▼ BELOW
37%
Takedown Defense
Reference value 59%
// SUB AVG▲ ABOVE
1.30
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
#19
against the 111 rated on the UFC lightweight roster · Elo 1612
// STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE
70th
percentile · average opponent rated 1570 at fight time (recent fights count most)
// RESULTS VS EXPECTATION
29th
percentile · fell short of what opponents' ratings predicted (-0.11 per fight)

31 rated fights · opponents rated in 74% of recorded fights · last rated fight JAN 17, 2026

// 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 (31)
n = 31
KO/TKO · 4
SUB · 16
DEC · 11
4
KO/TKO
13%
16
SUB
52%
11
DEC
35%
// LOSSES (11)
n = 11
KO/TKO · 3
SUB · 1
DEC · 7
3
KO/TKO
27%
1
SUB
9%
7
DEC
64%
// PATH_TO_VICTORY_
65% FINISH
KO/TKOEARLY ROUNDS · 4 fights
13%
SUBANY ROUND · 16 fights
52%
DECFULL FIGHT · 11 fights
35%
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
42 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 POWER20TD DEFENSE20GRAPPLING68CHIN79STRIKING20CARDIO82AGGRESSION25SUB THREAT65STR DEFENSE38RECOVERY70
// BANDS
90+ELITE
70-89STRONG
45-69AVERAGE
30-44BELOW
<30LOW
N/AUNKNOWN
Highest scored axis: Cardio. Lowest scored axis: Striking.
// EVIDENCE REGISTER
10 SCORED · 0 OPEN
KO Power20
DERIVED PROXY

KO wins divided by total career wins

N=31 wins
TD Defense20
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed takedown defense rate (37%)

Grappling68
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rate

Chin79
DERIVED PROXY

KO-loss durability proxy from career record

N=42 bouts
Striking20
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed striking volume and accuracy

Cardio82
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 Threat65
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed submission rate (1.3 per 15 min)

Str Defense38
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed striking defense rate (47%)

Recovery70
DERIVED PROXY

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

N=11 losses
Fighter attribute fingerprint accessible data summary
AttributeScoreProvenanceEvidenceSample
KO Power20 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO wins divided by total career wins31 wins
TD Defense20 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved takedown defense rate (37%)Not recorded
Grappling68 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rateNot recorded
Chin79 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO-loss durability proxy from career record42 bouts
Striking20 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed striking volume and accuracyNot recorded
Cardio82 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 Threat65 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved submission rate (1.3 per 15 min)Not recorded
Str Defense38 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved striking defense rate (47%)Not recorded
Recovery70 out of 100DERIVED PROXYShare of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.11 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 2008WSEP 2008WMAY 2009WMAY 2009WNOV 2009WDEC 2009WDEC 2009WDEC 2009WMAR 2010LMAY 2010WJUN 2010WOCT 2010LMAR 2011WSEP 2011WNOV 2011WMAY 2012WOCT 2012WNOV 2012LMAR 2013WSEP 2013WMAR 2014WAPR 2014WMAY 2014WSEP 2014WAPR 2015LNOV 2015WMAY 2016LNOV 2016LJAN 2017LMAY 2017WOCT 2017WJUN 2018WNOV 2018WJUN 2019WAPR 2021LJUN 2021LJUN 2022WAUG 2022LDEC 2023WJUN 2024WDEC 2024WNOV 2025LJAN 2026// SCORE

  1. Start, SEP 2008, momentum score 45.
  2. Start, SEP 2008, momentum score 55, SUB R1.
  3. Start, MAY 2009, momentum score 62, DEC R2.
  4. Start, MAY 2009, momentum score 71, KO/TKO R2.
  5. Start, NOV 2009, momentum score 80, KO/TKO R3.
  6. Start, DEC 2009, momentum score 90, SUB R1.
  7. Start, DEC 2009, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  8. Start, DEC 2009, momentum score 100, DEC R2.
  9. Start, MAR 2010, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  10. Start, MAY 2010, momentum score 93, DEC R2.
  11. Start, JUN 2010, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R2.
  12. Start, OCT 2010, momentum score 100, SUB R2.
  13. Start, MAR 2011, momentum score 93, SUB R1.
  14. Start, SEP 2011, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  15. Start, NOV 2011, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  16. Start, MAY 2012, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  17. Start, OCT 2012, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  18. Start, NOV 2012, momentum score 100, SUB R2.
  19. Start, MAR 2013, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  20. Start, SEP 2013, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  21. Start, MAR 2014, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  22. Start, APR 2014, momentum score 100, SUB R2.
  23. Start, MAY 2014, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  24. Start, SEP 2014, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  25. Start, APR 2015, momentum score 100, SUB R3.
  26. Start, NOV 2015, momentum score 93, DEC R5.
  27. Start, MAY 2016, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  28. Start, NOV 2016, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  29. Start, JAN 2017, momentum score 86, DEC R3.
  30. Start, MAY 2017, momentum score 79, KO/TKO R3.
  31. Start, OCT 2017, momentum score 86, DEC R3.
  32. Start, JUN 2018, momentum score 96, SUB R1.
  33. Start, NOV 2018, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  34. Start, JUN 2019, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  35. Start, APR 2021, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  36. Start, JUN 2021, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  37. Start, JUN 2022, momentum score 86, DEC R3.
  38. Start, AUG 2022, momentum score 96, SUB R2.
  39. Start, DEC 2023, momentum score 89, KO/TKO R2.
  40. Start, JUN 2024, momentum score 96, DEC R3.
  41. Start, DEC 2024, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  42. Start, NOV 2025, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  43. Start, JAN 2026, momentum score 93, KO/TKO R2.

Peaked at 100 (W vs Abramiuk), bottomed at 45 (Debut). Current reading: 93.

// 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_
42/42 fights mapped
METHOD ↓ / ROUND →R1R2R3R4R5FREQ
KO/TKO
1
2%
4
10%
2
5%
-
-
7
total
SUB
12
29%
4
10%
1
2%
-
-
17
total
DEC
-
3
7%
14
33%
-
1
2%
18
total
// PRIMARY KILL ZONE
R1-R2 KO/TKO · 5 of 42 mapped
// LATE-FIGHT GAP
No R5 finishes either way
// DECISION RATE
43%, fights often go the distance
// FIGHT_HISTORY · 08_

BOUT LOG
42 FIGHTS

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

L
VS Salahdine ParnasseJan 17, 2026
KO/TKOR2 · 3:35
KSW 114 - Parnasse vs. Held
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
W
VS Marian ZiolkowskiNov 15, 2025
DecisionR3 · 5:00
KSW 112 - Kaczmarczyk vs. Soldaev
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Davy GallonDec 20, 2024
SubmissionR1 · 2:24
KSW 101 - Le Classique: Parnasse vs. Varela
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
W
VS Roman SzymanskiJun 7, 2024
DecisionR3 · 5:00
KSW 95 - Wiklacz vs. Przybysz 5
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Raul TutarauliDec 16, 2023
KO/TKOR2 · 3:49
KSW 89 - Bartosinski vs. Parnasse
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
W
VS Myles PriceAug 20, 2022
SubmissionR2 · 2:37
Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2022 Playoffs
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
L
VS Natan SchulteJun 17, 2022
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Professional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2022 Regular Season
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Olivier Aubin-MercierJun 10, 2021
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Professional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2021 Regular Season
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Natan SchulteApr 23, 2021
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Professional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2021 Regular Season
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Diego BrandaoJun 8, 2019
DecisionR3 · 5:00
ACA 96 - Lodz
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Musa KhamanaevNov 10, 2018
SubmissionR1 · 2:09
ACB 90 - Moscow
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Heel Hook)
W
VS Callan PotterJun 16, 2018
SubmissionR1 · 1:09
ACB 88 - Brisbane
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Technical Submission (Heel Hook)
// FAQ · 09_

CITATION-READY ANSWERS

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Lightweight. Professional record 31-11. Unranked at the time of indexing.

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