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Based on the supplied statistics, Kavanagh operates at a steady striking pace, landing 4.13 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 3.49. That differential suggests he has generally been able to keep exchanges competitive or favorable over time, though outcomes still vary by opponent and context. His listed striking defense is 56%, indicating he avoids a meaningful portion of incoming significant strikes in this sample. The grappling metrics point to strong takedown resistance: a 94% takedown defense rate is exceptionally high within the data shown. At the same time, he is not purely a defensive wrestler on paper, averaging 1.12 takedowns per 15 minutes. His submission attempt rate is low (0.2 per 15 minutes), and the results in the fight log align with a more decision-oriented profile: three wins are recorded as unanimous decisions, with no submission or knockout wins listed in the career summary. Recent results show swings between long-form success and stoppage setbacks. He won a five-round unanimous decision over Brandon Moreno, but he also has one KO/TKO loss and one submission loss on the record. A careful inference is that his win condition, as captured here, has more often been sustained control and round-winning consistency than finishing output.
Recency-weighted skill · finish-adjusted · streak-amplified
Rate-normalized career statistics (per 15 minutes, except strike rates which are per-minute)
Win rate when fighting as favorite vs underdog
As Favorite
50%
2W – 2L in 4 fights
As Underdog
100%
1W – 0L in 1 fights
Skill rating evolution — hover dots for fight details
Rating gained or lost in each fight
Flyweight · Active fighters ranked by recency-weighted skill