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Welterweight · “The Gladiator”

Ricky Glenn

22-9-2 UFC 4-6-1
Striker Wrestler
6'0"Height
70"Reach
SouthpawStance
37Age
1KO wins
0Sub wins
25.0%Finish rate
11:20Avg fight

Skill profile

Rated 0–100 against every UFC veteran · the rim is reserved for specialists, and only efficiency opens it
Striking — Average, rated 55.8 of 100 Accuracy — Below avg, rated 34.9 of 100 Striking D — Weak, rated 22.3 of 100 Durability — Below avg, rated 28.8 of 100 Wrestling — Average, rated 54.1 of 100 TD Defense — Average, rated 48.4 of 100 Grappling — Average, rated 51.4 of 100 Control — Average, rated 52.6 of 100 Striking Accuracy Striking D Durability Wrestling TD Defense Grappling Control
  1. Striking Average 56
  2. Wrestling Average 54
  3. Control Average 53
  4. Grappling Average 51
  5. TD Defense Average 48
  6. Accuracy Below avg 35
  7. Durability Below avg 29
  8. Striking D Weak 22
Striker average striking — rates 56 of 100 among UFC veterans
Wrestler average wrestling — rates 54 of 100 among UFC veterans
Career rates — the raw numbers behind the chart
Sig. strikes landed / min3.79
Sig. strikes absorbed / min4.3
Striking accuracy42.8%
Striking defense51.2%
Knockdowns / 15 min0.36
Takedowns / 15 min0.72
Takedown accuracy13.3%
Takedown defense69.4%
Sub attempts / 15 min0.36
Control time18.9%
Record vs .500+ opponents3-4

Striking trend

Sig. strikes/min, last 8 fights · green = win
December 30, 2017 vs Myles Jury — 0.93/min (L) Dec '17 July 14, 2018 vs Dennis Bermudez — 3.2/min (W) Jul '18 November 30, 2018 vs Kevin Aguilar — 4.93/min (L) Nov '18 June 19, 2021 vs Joaquim Silva — 16.22/min (W) — only 0.6 min of tape, so this rate reflects how fast the fight ended more than how he fought Jun '21 October 23, 2021 vs Grant Dawson — 1.87/min (D) Oct '21 April 22, 2023 vs Christos Giagos — 1.26/min (L) — only 1.6 min of tape, so this rate reflects how fast the fight ended more than how he fought Apr '23 October 7, 2023 vs Drew Dober — 1.92/min (L) — only 2.6 min of tape, so this rate reflects how fast the fight ended more than how he fought Oct '23 August 17, 2024 vs Song Kenan — 2.67/min (L) Aug '24

Fight history

11 UFC bouts · newest first · opponent records as of fight night
L Song Kenan 21-8 walk-in Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00 — UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya · August 17, 2024
40/99Sig. strikes
87/170Absorbed
2/15Takedowns
3:32Control
0Knockdowns
0Sub attempts
L Drew Dober 26-12 walk-in KO/TKO · R1 2:36 — UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green · October 7, 2023
5/22Sig. strikes
30/53Absorbed
0/1Takedowns
0:00Control
0Knockdowns
0Sub attempts
L Christos Giagos 19-10 walk-in KO/TKO · R1 1:35 — UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes · April 22, 2023
2/11Sig. strikes
9/16Absorbed
0/0Takedowns
0:00Control
0Knockdowns
0Sub attempts
D Grant Dawson 16-1 walk-in Decision - Majority · R3 5:00 — UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori · October 23, 2021
28/41Sig. strikes
24/31Absorbed
0/0Takedowns
4:30Control
0Knockdowns
1Sub attempts
W Joaquim Silva 11-2 walk-in KO/TKO · R1 0:37 — UFC Fight Night: Jung vs. Ige · June 19, 2021
10/17Sig. strikes
1/2Absorbed
0/0Takedowns
0:08Control
2Knockdowns
0Sub attempts
L Kevin Aguilar 15-1 walk-in Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00 — The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale · November 30, 2018
74/187Sig. strikes
86/168Absorbed
0/4Takedowns
0:29Control
0Knockdowns
0Sub attempts
W Dennis Bermudez 16-8 walk-in Decision - Split · R3 5:00 — UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Ivanov · July 14, 2018
48/137Sig. strikes
42/114Absorbed
0/0Takedowns
0:34Control
0Knockdowns
1Sub attempts
L Myles Jury 16-2 walk-in Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00 — UFC 219: Cyborg vs. Holm · December 30, 2017
14/83Sig. strikes
41/83Absorbed
0/4Takedowns
2:06Control
0Knockdowns
0Sub attempts
W Gavin Tucker 10-0 walk-in Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00 — UFC 215: Nunes vs Shevchenko 2 · September 9, 2017
142/237Sig. strikes
23/82Absorbed
4/7Takedowns
7:45Control
1Knockdowns
1Sub attempts
W Phillipe Nover 11-7-1 walk-in Decision - Split · R3 5:00 — UFC 208: Holm vs. De Randamie · February 11, 2017
52/115Sig. strikes
50/102Absorbed
0/11Takedowns
4:34Control
0Knockdowns
0Sub attempts
L Evan Dunham 17-6 walk-in Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00 — UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson · September 17, 2016
58/156Sig. strikes
144/279Absorbed
0/3Takedowns
0:00Control
0Knockdowns
0Sub attempts

Walk-in records count UFC bouts in this database. For the pre-UFC career, see the record breakdown below or the Tapology button up top.

Record breakdown

Full pro career (Wikipedia, results only)
22-9-2Pro record
Roufusport (2010–2017), Pura Vida, 360 BJJ, Absolute MMA and Fitness (2019–present)Gym / team

Wins by method

KO/TKO 12
Submission 4
Decision 6
Other 0

Losses by method

KO/TKO 2
Submission 2
Decision 5
Other 0

Draws: 2

Fights by organization

UFC 11
Midwest Cage Fight 7
WSOF 5
Score Fighting Series 2
North American FC 2
War Party Cage Fighting 2
Victory Fighting Championship 1
Pure Fighting Championship 1

+ 2 more organizations in the full career list

Full career — 33 fights, every organization
OpponentMethodEventOrg RdTime
L Song Kenan Decision (unanimous) UFC 305
August 18, 2024
UFC 3 5:00
L Drew Dober TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green
October 7, 2023
UFC 1 2:36
L Christos Giagos KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes
April 22, 2023
UFC 1 1:35
D Grant Dawson Draw (majority) UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori
October 23, 2021
UFC 3 5:00
W Joaquim Silva KO (punches) UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige
June 19, 2021
UFC 1 0:37
L Kevin Aguilar Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale
November 30, 2018
UFC 3 5:00
W Dennis Bermudez Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Ivanov
July 14, 2018
UFC 3 5:00
L Myles Jury Decision (unanimous) UFC 219
December 30, 2017
UFC 3 5:00
W Gavin Tucker Decision (unanimous) UFC 215
September 9, 2017
UFC 3 5:00
W Phillipe Nover Decision (split) UFC 208
February 11, 2017
UFC 3 5:00
L Evan Dunham Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson
September 17, 2016
UFC 3 5:00
W Ramiro Hernandez Decision (split) Victory Fighting Championship 51
June 24, 2016
Victory Fighting Championship 3 5:00
W Chris Manuel TKO (body punches) Pure Fighting Championship 3
March 19, 2016
Pure Fighting Championship 3 2:03
W Adam Ward KO (punches) WSOF 24
October 17, 2015
WSOF 2 1:27
L Lance Palmer Submission (rear-naked choke) WSOF 16
December 13, 2014
WSOF 3 3:09
W Georgi Karakhanyan TKO (retirement) WSOF 10
June 21, 2014
WSOF 2 5:00
W Artur Rofi Decision (unanimous) WSOF 5
September 14, 2013
WSOF 3 5:00
W Alexandre Pimentel KO (punches) WSOF 2
March 23, 2013
WSOF 3 1:51
W Lyndon Whitlock TKO (knees to the body and punches) Score Fighting Series 6
October 19, 2012
Score Fighting Series 3 2:34
W Tristan Johnson TKO (punches) Score Fighting Series 5
August 25, 2012
Score Fighting Series 2 4:26
W Charon Spain TKO (elbow and punches) North American FC: Colosseum
May 4, 2012
North American FC 2 0:29
W Jose Pacheco Decision (unanimous) North American FC: Unleashed
November 18, 2011
North American FC 3 5:00
W Gustavo Rodriguez TKO (punches) KOTC: Interference
October 8, 2011
KOTC 2 1:46
D Ryan Roberts Draw Midwest Cage Fight 35
August 5, 2011
Midwest Cage Fight 5 5:00
W Josh Henry Submission (triangle choke) Midwest Cage Fight 32
March 5, 2011
Midwest Cage Fight 1 3:41
W Josh Henry Submission (armbar) Midwest Cage Fight 31
January 15, 2011
Midwest Cage Fight 1 0:32
W Johnny Case TKO (punches) Midwest Cage Fight 29
October 22, 2010
Midwest Cage Fight 1 4:07
W Colby Karadios TKO (punches) Midwest Cage Fight 27
June 11, 2010
Midwest Cage Fight 1 2:49
L Lonnie Scriven Decision (split) Midwest Cage Fight 25
March 13, 2010
Midwest Cage Fight 3 5:00
W Joe Morris Submission (triangle choke) Midwest Cage Fight 24
January 24, 2010
Midwest Cage Fight 1 4:57
L Jimmy Seipel Submission (armbar) Victory FC 28
July 24, 2009
Victory FC 1 2:31
W Ted Reynolds TKO (punches) War Party Cage Fighting 4
November 11, 2006
War Party Cage Fighting 1 1:56
W Bob Morgan TKO (submission to punches) War Party Cage Fighting 3
July 29, 2006
War Party Cage Fighting 2 2:25

Career history from the fighter's Wikipedia record table (Ricky Glenn) — results only, no strike stats; UFC bouts are marked and carry full stats in the fight history above.

Division context

vs. 190 qualified Welterweight fighters · tick = division mean
Striking volume /min 3.8 avg 3.4
Strikes absorbed /min 4.3 avg 3.3
Striking accuracy 42.8% avg 45.1%
Striking defense 51.2% avg 55.2%
Takedowns /15 min 0.7 avg 1.5
Takedown accuracy 13.3% avg 40.2%
Takedown defense 69.4% avg 62.5%
Sub attempts /15 min 0.4 avg 0.6
Control time 18.9% avg 21.4%
Finish rate 25.0% avg 54.1%