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Welterweight

Rick Story

Last fought: Aug 2016
RECORD
Pro
19-9-0
UFC
11-7-0
Age
41
Height
5'9"
Weight
170 lbs
Reach
71"
Stance
Southpaw

Career Analytics

Advanced MetricCareer
Fight Shape
Avg Fight Time12:20
Fight Completion Rate (xR%)79.4%
Expected Rounds (xR)2.47
% Fights Inside the Distance33.3%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent UFC Record (all, at fight time)68-25 (73.1%)
Opponent UFC Record (among wins)25-9 (73.5%)
Opponent UFC Record (among losses)43-16 (72.9%)
Positional Profile
% Time at Distance (approx.)52.7%
% Time in Control32.4%
% Time Controlled14.9%
Control Rate of Clinch/Ground Time68.5%
Distance Striking
Distance Sig. Strikes Landed / Min4.40
Distance Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min3.21
Distance Striking Differential / Min+1.19
Distance Strike Accuracy34.0%
Distance Strike Defense66.5%
Power & Pressure
KDs per 100 Power Strikes Landed1.03
Knocked Down per 100 Absorbed0.25
TD Attempts per 5 Distance Min3.33
TDs Faced per 5 Distance Min2.69
Sub Attempts per 15 Control Min2.71
Fade Index (R3 pace / R1 pace)0.85
All metrics are UFC fights only. Methodology →
Where the Strikes Land
Share of landed significant strikes by target
Where the Fight Happens
Share of total fight time by position
Cumulative Significant Strikes vs the Welterweight field
Rick Story   League percentile bands (p5–p95)   League median
The shaded bands are the league’s middle range: the darker center covers the 25th–75th percentile of fighters, the lighter outer zones extend to the 5th and 95th — computed only over fighters whose careers reached each minute mark. How these are calculated →

Career Stats

Statistic Rick Story
Striking
Sig. Strike Accuracy41.6%
Sig. Strikes Landed/min3.8
Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min2.2
Strike Differential1.6/min
Grappling
Takedown Accuracy48.7%
Takedown Defense65.1%
Takedowns Landed/15min2.6
Submission Attempts/15min0.9
Control Time/15min4:51
Finishing Ability
KO/TKO % of Wins18.2%
Submission % of Wins18.2%
Decision % of Wins63.6%
Avg Fight Time12:20
Secondary Stats
Knockdowns/15min0.4
Reversals/15min0.3

Last 5 Averages

Statistic Last 5 Fights
Sig. Strike Accuracy45.9%
Sig. Strikes Landed/min4.5
Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min2.9
Takedown Accuracy29.4%
Takedown Defense62.5%
Control Time/Fight3:27

Fight History

LOSS
vs. Donald Cerrone
UFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2 • Aug 2016
KO/TKO (Kick) • Rd 2, 2:02
Rick Story17/5133%TD 1/5Ctrl 1:42
Donald Cerrone45/7362%TD 1/1Ctrl 0:42
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Tarec Saffiedine
UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs Garbrandt • May 2016
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Rick Story58/11152%TD 0/6Ctrl 6:53
Tarec Saffiedine32/7145%TD 0/1Ctrl 0:37
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Gunnar Nelson
UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs Story • Oct 2014
Decision (Split) • Rd 5, 5:00
Rick Story168/31553%TD 1/1Ctrl 0:36
Gunnar Nelson53/10750%TD 1/4Ctrl 0:22
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Leonardo Mafra
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Miller • Jul 2014
Submission (Arm Triangle) • Rd 2, 2:12
Rick Story24/3962%TD 3/4Ctrl 5:45
Leonardo Mafra11/2055%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Kelvin Gastelum
UFC 171: Hendricks vs Lawler • Mar 2014
Decision (Split) • Rd 3, 5:00
Rick Story45/16328%TD 0/1Ctrl 2:20
Kelvin Gastelum59/13743%TD 1/2Ctrl 1:30
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Brian Ebersole
UFC 167: St-Pierre vs Hendricks • Nov 2013
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Rick Story71/19936%TD 2/2Ctrl 1:03
Brian Ebersole42/11437%TD 0/7Ctrl 0:25
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Mike Pyle
UFC 160: Velasquez vs Silva 2 • May 2013
Decision (Split) • Rd 3, 5:00
Rick Story57/11151%TD 3/7Ctrl 9:29
Mike Pyle33/7445%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:24
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Quinn Mulhern
UFC 158: St-Pierre vs Diaz • Mar 2013
KO/TKO (Punch) • Rd 1, 3:05
Rick Story20/4941%TD 1/1Ctrl 0:07
Quinn Mulhern9/5018%TD 0/1Ctrl 0:00
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Demian Maia
UFC 153: Silva vs Bonnar • Oct 2012
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) • Rd 1, 2:30
Rick Story3/560%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Demian Maia5/862%TD 3/5Ctrl 2:14
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Brock Jardine
UFC on FX: Maynard vs Guida • Jun 2012
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Rick Story51/12541%TD 5/6Ctrl 5:15
Brock Jardine18/6030%TD 0/2Ctrl 0:46
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Martin Kampmann
UFC 139: Shogun vs Henderson • Nov 2011
Decision (Split) • Rd 3, 5:00
Rick Story61/17036%TD 1/3Ctrl 0:36
Martin Kampmann38/14726%TD 3/9Ctrl 4:55
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Charlie Brenneman
UFC Live: Kongo vs Barry • Jun 2011
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Rick Story17/4637%TD 2/4Ctrl 2:46
Charlie Brenneman11/2642%TD 5/8Ctrl 9:44
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Thiago Alves
UFC 130: Rampage vs Hamill • May 2011
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Rick Story62/16937%TD 4/14Ctrl 7:36
Thiago Alves41/11137%TD 1/3Ctrl 1:00
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Dustin Hazelett
UFC 117: Silva vs Sonnen • Aug 2010
KO/TKO (Punches) • Rd 2, 1:15
Rick Story75/11068%TD 3/3Ctrl 5:08
Dustin Hazelett7/1741%TD 0/2Ctrl 0:00
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Nick Osipczak
UFC 112: Invincible • Apr 2010
Decision (Split) • Rd 3, 5:00
Rick Story31/7243%TD 3/10Ctrl 9:54
Nick Osipczak28/4168%TD 2/4Ctrl 2:25
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Jesse Lennox
UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs Diaz • Jan 2010
Decision (Split) • Rd 3, 5:00
Rick Story47/17227%TD 2/3Ctrl 4:23
Jesse Lennox22/12817%TD 1/2Ctrl 1:04
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Brian Foster
UFC 103: Franklin vs Belfort • Sep 2009
Submission (Arm Triangle) • Rd 2, 1:09
Rick Story18/5931%TD 3/4Ctrl 4:22
Brian Foster6/4713%TD 0/2Ctrl 0:05
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. John Hathaway
UFC 99: The Comeback • Jun 2009
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Rick Story21/6731%TD 4/4Ctrl 4:08
John Hathaway31/8536%TD 4/10Ctrl 6:51
▼ Rounds

Prior to UFC

Other (1 fight)
WIN
vs. Johny Hendricks
The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs Team Koscheck Finale • Dec 2010
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Rick Story55/12544%TD 2/5Ctrl 2:51
Johny Hendricks24/5841%TD 6/13Ctrl 6:17
▼ Rounds
Profile generated: 2026-07-06 08:59:04 | Data source: UFCStats.com