TJ Waldburger

MMA Record: 16-9-0
UFC Record: 4-4-0
Weight Class: Welterweight

TJ Waldburger - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: TJ Waldburger has 4 wins in the UFC. TJ Waldburger lands an average of 2.02 significant strikes per minute and averages 3.03 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

8
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

TJ Waldburger, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with a record of 16 wins, 9 losses, and no draws. He established himself in the welterweight division, weighing 170 lbs. Standing at 5' 11', he possesses a reach of 75'. Waldburger demonstrated an orthodox stance during his UFC career. In terms of performance statistics, Waldburger averaged 2.02 significant strikes per minute and maintained a striking accuracy of 51%. He absorbed an average of 2.39 strikes per minute with a strike defense rate of 40%. Waldburger was also known for his grappling skills, attempting an average of 4.8 submissions per 15 minutes and achieving a takedown accuracy of 46%. Throughout his UFC career, Waldburger demonstrated impressive victories. One of his most notable wins was against Jake Hecht, who held an ELO rating of 1023. In March 2012, he secured a submission victory over Hecht via armbar. However, his recent fight history shows a mix of results. Following the win against Hecht, Waldburger faced Brian Ebersole in June 2012, resulting in a unanimous decision loss. In December 2012, he bounced back with a submission victory over Nick Catone via triangle choke. Unfortunately, his next two fights ended in losses—first against Adlan Amagov due to a knockout/technical knockout (KO/TKO) punch in October 2013, and then against Mike Pyle due to KO/TKO elbows in February 2014. His last recorded fight was in 2014.

Biggest Win
Jake Hecht in 2012
Opponent ELO: 1023

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 11'
Weight
Welterweight
Reach
75'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Apr 25 1988
Age
37
Peak ELO
1047
ELO Rank
841 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
164-61-3
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1008.4
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
977.8

Performance Statistics

SLpM
2.02
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
51%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
2.39
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
40%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
3.03
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
46%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
4.8
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

TJ Waldburger Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2014-02-22 UFC 170: Rousey vs McMann Mike Pyle KO/TKO Elbows 3 4:03 Loss
2013-10-19 UFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos 3 Adlan Amagov KO/TKO Punch 1 3:00 Loss
2012-12-15 The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale Nick Catone SUB Triangle Choke 2 1:04 Win
2012-06-22 UFC on FX: Maynard vs Guida Brian Ebersole U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2012-03-02 UFC on FX: Alves vs Kampmann Jake Hecht SUB Armbar 1 0:55 Win
2011-09-17 UFC Fight Night: Shields vs Ellenberger Mike Stumpf SUB Triangle Choke 1 3:52 Win
2011-03-26 UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Davis Johny Hendricks KO/TKO Punch 1 1:35 Loss
2010-09-15 UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs Palhares David Mitchell U-DEC 3 5:00 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

TJ Waldburger ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
8 2014-02-22 Mike Pyle 1075 Loss -14 1016
7 2013-10-19 Adlan Amagov 1016 Loss -17 1030
6 2012-12-15 Nick Catone 1005 Win +20 1047
5 2012-06-22 Brian Ebersole 1040 Loss -16 1027
4 2012-03-02 Jake Hecht 1023 Win +21 1043
3 2011-09-17 Mike Stumpf 1000 Win +21 1022
2 2011-03-26 Johny Hendricks 1040 Loss -15 1001
1 2010-09-15 David Mitchell 1000 Win +16 1016

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