Evan Elder “The Phenom”
Lightweight · ORCA rating 49/100 · Power striker · 3–2 in 5 graded UFC bouts
ORCA analysis
At 49, Evan Elder's ORCA rating ranks 82nd of 124 active lightweights. The profile peaks in striking offence: 65, 68th of 124 active lightweights. The weak side is grappling offence, which grades 29. 2 of 3 UFC wins went to the judges' scorecards.
Grades
| Family | Grade | Lightweight rank | Best reliable sub-grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striking offence | 65 | 68 of 124 | — |
| Striking defence | 34 | 83 of 124 | — |
| Grappling offence | 29 | 96 of 124 | — |
| Grappling defence | 55 | 66 of 124 | — |
Profile
- Division
- Lightweight
- ORCA rating
- 49 (peak None)
- Lightweight rank
- 82 of 124 active
- UFC record
- 3–2
- Pro record
- 10–2
- Graded UFC bouts
- 5
- Style
- Power striker
- Age
- 29
- Height
- 5′10″ (178 cm)
- Reach
- 72″ (183 cm)
- Stance
- Switch
- Gym
- Syndicate MMA
Career stats
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 5.66
- Significant strike accuracy: 51%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 4.94
- Significant strike defence: 57%
- Takedowns landed per 15 minutes: 0.48
- Takedown accuracy: 15%
- Takedown defence: 40%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 0.48
Fight history
- 2025-04-26 · W vs Gauge Young · Decision - Unanimous · UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs. Prates
- 2024-07-13 · W vs Darrius Flowers · Submission · UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. Cortez
- 2023-07-15 · W vs Genaro Valdez · Decision - Unanimous · UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Bueno Silva
- 2023-02-18 · L vs Nazim Sadykhov · TKO - Doctor's Stoppage · UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield
- 2022-04-23 · L vs Preston Parsons · Decision - Unanimous · UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Andrade
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