// Roster Index›Flyweight›Dossier · Phumi Nkuta
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Phumi
Nkuta

NICKNAME"Turbo"·UNITED STATES
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
11-1-0
CURRENT FORM
1L STREAK
CURRENT GYM
Longo's MMA
NEXT FIGHT
NO BOUT ANNOUNCED
Phumi Nkuta
FIGHTER -
UNI🇺🇸
PROFILE PHOTO
PROFILE
PROFILE DATA! LIVE
HEIGHT
5'5"
REACH
5'5"
AGE
31
WEIGHT
Flyweight
PROFESSIONAL RECORD_
12 BOUTS
WIN
11
LOSS
1
DRAW
0
WIN RATE
92%
11/12 bouts
FINISH RATE
36%
of professional wins
LAST 5 FIGHTS1L STREAK · 4-1
WWWWL
STYLE SUMMARY_
DATA: LIVE
FIGHTING STYLE
WELL ROUNDED

Well rounded fighter with no dominant single weapon — 64% of wins are by dec.

KEY STRENGTHS

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

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
3.00
Strikes Landed/Min
Reference value 2.70
// STR. ACC▲ ABOVE
55%
Striking Accuracy
Reference value 46%
// SAPM▲ ABOVE
2.50
Strikes Absorbed/Min
Reference value 2.73
// STR. DEF▲ ABOVE
55%
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
65%
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 60 rated fighters on the UFC flyweight roster (anyone with a UFC bout in the last two years or one booked).

// RATING
#19
against the 60 rated on the UFC flyweight roster · Elo 1573
// STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE
55th
percentile · average opponent rated 1535 at fight time (recent fights count most)
// RESULTS VS EXPECTATION
78th
percentile · beat what opponents' ratings predicted (+0.22 per fight)

7 rated fights · opponents rated in 58% of recorded fights · last rated fight MAY 16, 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 (11)
n = 11
KO/TKO · 2
SUB · 2
DEC · 7
2
KO/TKO
18%
2
SUB
18%
7
DEC
64%
// LOSSES (1)
n = 1
SUB · 1
0
KO/TKO
0%
1
SUB
100%
0
DEC
0%
// PATH_TO_VICTORY_
36% FINISH
KO/TKOEARLY ROUNDS · 2 fights
18%
SUBANY ROUND · 2 fights
18%
DECFULL FIGHT · 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 OBSERVED6 DERIVED1 UNKNOWN
// BENCHMARK
FIXED SCORE SCALE
// LINKED SAMPLE
12 BOUTS
// PROFILE UPDATED
JUL 27, 2026
// RECORDED SOURCE
tapology
Fighter attribute fingerprint9 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 POWER26TD DEFENSE56GRAPPLING40CHIN88STRIKING55CARDIO88AGGRESSION25SUB THREAT25STR DEFENSE56RECOVERYN/A
// BANDS
90+ELITE
70-89STRONG
45-69AVERAGE
30-44BELOW
<30LOW
N/AUNKNOWN
Highest scored axis: Chin. Lowest scored axis: Sub Threat.
// EVIDENCE REGISTER
9 SCORED · 1 OPEN
KO Power26
DERIVED PROXY

KO wins divided by total career wins

N=11 wins
TD Defense56
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed takedown defense rate (65%)

Grappling40
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rate

Chin88
DERIVED PROXY

KO-loss durability proxy from career record

N=12 bouts
Striking55
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed striking volume and accuracy

Cardio88
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 Threat25
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed submission rate (0.5 per 15 min)

Str Defense56
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed striking defense rate (55%)

RecoveryN/A
NOT ON FILE

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

N=1 losses
Fighter attribute fingerprint accessible data summary
AttributeScoreProvenanceEvidenceSample
KO Power26 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO wins divided by total career wins11 wins
TD Defense56 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved takedown defense rate (65%)Not recorded
Grappling40 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rateNot recorded
Chin88 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO-loss durability proxy from career record12 bouts
Striking55 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed striking volume and accuracyNot recorded
Cardio88 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 Threat25 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved submission rate (0.5 per 15 min)Not recorded
Str Defense56 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved striking defense rate (55%)Not recorded
RecoveryUnknownNOT ON FILEShare of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.1 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
0255075100OCT 2019WOCT 2019WOCT 2020WMAR 2021WOCT 2021WDEC 2021WAUG 2023WDEC 2023WJUN 2024WFEB 2025WJUN 2025WMAR 2026LMAY 2026// SCORE

  1. Start, OCT 2019, momentum score 45.
  2. Start, OCT 2019, momentum score 52, DEC R3.
  3. Start, OCT 2020, momentum score 62, SUB R2.
  4. Start, MAR 2021, momentum score 69, DEC R4.
  5. Start, OCT 2021, momentum score 77, KO/TKO R4.
  6. Start, DEC 2021, momentum score 84, DEC R4.
  7. Start, AUG 2023, momentum score 93, SUB R3.
  8. Start, DEC 2023, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  9. Start, JUN 2024, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  10. Start, FEB 2025, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  11. Start, JUN 2025, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  12. Start, MAR 2026, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  13. Start, MAY 2026, momentum score 93, SUB R3.

Peaked at 100 (W vs Starner), 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_
12/12 fights mapped
METHOD ↓ / ROUND →R1R2R3R4R5FREQ
KO/TKO
1
8%
-
-
1
8%
-
2
total
SUB
-
1
8%
2
17%
-
-
3
total
DEC
-
-
5
42%
2
17%
-
7
total
// PRIMARY KILL ZONE
R1-R2 KO/TKO · 1 of 12 mapped
// LATE-FIGHT GAP
No R5 finishes either way
// DECISION RATE
58%, fights often go the distance
GYM & TRAINING PARTNERS_

WHERE THE TRAINING HAPPENS

Camp affiliation matters for stylistic predictions. Who you spend 200 rounds a week with shapes how you fight on Saturday.

// CURRENT_GYM_
Longo's MMA
New Jersey
VIEW FIGHTER DIRECTORY →
// STYLE_INFLUENCE_
BALANCED

Style tags inferred from per-fight rate stats: striking-first, wrestling-heavy, sub grappling, cage defense.

// RESOLVED_TRAINING_PARTNERS

No linked training partners are available for this gym yet.

// FIGHT_HISTORY · 08_

BOUT LOG
12 FIGHTS

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

L
VS Adriano MoraesMay 16, 2026
SubmissionR3 · 4:59
Most Valuable Promotions - Rousey vs. Carano
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Technical Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
W
VS Namiki KawaharaMar 27, 2026
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Urijah Faber's A1 Combat 34 - Maximov vs. Wallace 2
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Cody DavisJun 20, 2025
DecisionR3 · 5:00
LFA 211 - Mesquita vs. Dinwoodie
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Adrian GarciaFeb 21, 2025
DecisionR3 · 5:00
LFA 202 - Nkuta vs. Garcia
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Jesse TafoyaJun 8, 2024
KO/TKOR1 · 5:00
PFC 37 - Peak Fighting 37
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
W
VS Hunter StarnerDec 15, 2023
DecisionR3 · 5:00
CFFC 128 - Cage Fury Fighting Championships 128: Watley vs. Gjetja
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Cleveland McLeanAug 4, 2023
SubmissionR3 · 0:58
AFS - Aries Fight Series: Nashville Underground
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
W
VS Jason EastmanDec 17, 2021
DecisionR4 · 5:00
CFFC 104 - Cage Fury Fighting Championships 104
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Miguel Ramos DiazOct 2, 2021
KO/TKOR4 · 4:16
CFFC 101 - Cage Fury Fighting Championships 101
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
W
VS Alberto TrujilloMar 11, 2021
DecisionR4 · 5:00
CFFC 92 - Cage Fury Fighting Championships 92
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Ben CoyleOct 30, 2020
SubmissionR2 · 2:25
CFFC 87 - Cage Fury Fighting Championships 87
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Keylock)
W
VS Adrian HaleyOct 25, 2019
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Bellator 231 - Mir vs. Nelson 2
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.

Flyweight. Professional record 11-1. Unranked at the time of indexing.

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