Fabio Maldonado “Caipira de Aco”
Light Heavyweight · ORCA rating 45/100 · peak 49 · Volume striker · 5–6 in 11 graded UFC bouts
ORCA analysis
Fabio Maldonado finished with an ORCA rating of 45 (peak 49); without a recent bout, Fabio Maldonado sits off the current Light Heavyweight board. Striking offence is the strongest of the four families at 88 (total strikes landed per minute 90). Grappling defence trails at 25, with control time conceded, seconds per minute grading 4. 3 of 5 UFC wins went to the judges' scorecards.
Grades
| Family | Grade | Light Heavyweight rank | Best reliable sub-grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striking offence | 88 | — | Total strikes landed per minute 90 |
| Striking defence | 28 | — | — |
| Grappling offence | 41 | — | Control time, seconds per minute 26 |
| Grappling defence | 25 | — | Control time conceded, seconds per minute 4 |
Strongest sub-grade: Total strikes landed per minute 90. Weakest: Control time conceded, seconds per minute 4.
Profile
- Division
- Light Heavyweight
- ORCA rating
- 45 (peak 49)
- UFC record
- 5–6
- Pro record
- 22–9
- Graded UFC bouts
- 11
- Style
- Volume striker
- Age
- 46
- Height
- 6′1″ (185 cm)
- Reach
- 75″ (190 cm)
- Stance
- Orthodox
Career stats
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 5.29
- Significant strike accuracy: 59%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 4.31
- Significant strike defence: 54%
- Takedowns landed per 15 minutes: 0.44
- Takedown accuracy: 57%
- Takedown defence: 62%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 0.55
Fight history
- 2015-11-07 · L vs Corey Anderson · Decision - Unanimous · UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 3
- 2015-04-25 · L vs Quinton Jackson · Decision - Unanimous · UFC 186: Johnson vs Horiguchi
- 2014-10-25 · W vs Hans Stringer · KO/TKO · UFC 179: Aldo vs Mendes 2
- 2014-05-31 · L vs Stipe Miocic · KO/TKO · UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs Maldonado
- 2014-03-23 · W vs Gian Villante · Decision - Unanimous · UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Henderson 2
- 2013-10-09 · W vs Joey Beltran · Decision - Split · UFC Fight Night: Maia vs Shields
- 2013-05-18 · W vs Roger Hollett · Decision - Unanimous · UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold
- 2012-10-13 · L vs Glover Teixeira · TKO - Doctor's Stoppage · UFC 153: Silva vs Bonnar
- 2012-05-15 · L vs Igor Pokrajac · Decision - Unanimous · UFC on FUEL TV: Korean Zombie vs Poirier
- 2011-06-04 · L vs Kyle Kingsbury · Decision - Unanimous · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs Team dos Santos Finale
- 2010-10-16 · W vs James McSweeney · KO/TKO · UFC 120: Bisping vs Akiyama
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