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Steven Koslow
Bantamweight · “Obi Won Shinobi The Pillow”

Steven Koslow

1-1-0
Submission Grappler Wrestler
5'7"Height
69"Reach
SwitchStance
29Age
0KO wins
1Sub wins
100.0%Finish rate
14:22Avg fight

Skill profile

Rated 0–100 · where 138 MMA has read him, his grades and tags set each axis and the stats only nudge inside his band · stats alone where he is silent · the rim is reserved for specialists
Striking — Average, rated 48 of 100 · 138 MMA: striking good · Oct 2026 · stats read 24 → nudged -11 inside the band · claims striking technique +1, kicking +1 (+2) Accuracy — Average, rated 61 of 100 · claims striking technique +1 (+2) Striking D — Below avg, rated 29 of 100 · stats only — nothing in his reads bears on this axis Durability — Below avg, rated 39 of 100 · stats only — nothing in his reads bears on this axis Wrestling — Average, rated 63 of 100 · claims td offense +2 (+4) TD Defense — Average, rated 56 of 100 · claims getup +1 (+2) Grappling — Above avg, rated 78 of 100 · 138 MMA whiteboard: grappling solid · Oct 2026 · stats read 59 → nudged -6 inside the band · tag sub threat: good (+3) · claims sub offense +2 (+4) Control — Average, rated 63 of 100 · claims top control +1 (+4) Striking Accuracy Striking D Durability Wrestling TD Defense Grappling Control
striking good
1 analyst read graded this phase
  • good UFC Fight Night Buckley vs Malott Full Card Preview & Predictions · October 11, 2026 watch ↗
grappling solid whiteboard
1 analyst read graded this phase
  • solid UFC Fight Night Buckley vs Malott Full Card Preview & Predictions · October 11, 2026 · whiteboard watch ↗
wrestling not yet read
cardio not yet read
durability not yet read
striking good 1 read
grappling solid 1 read · whiteboard
wrestling not yet read
cardio not yet read
durability not yet read

138 MMA anchors Striking, Grappling · his tags and claims adjust Accuracy, Wrestling, TD Defense, Control · stats alone on Striking D, Durability.

Built on 28 minutes of tracked cage time across 2 statted fights — every axis is held down until there is more tape, so read this as a sketch rather than a verdict.

Submission Grappler above avg grappling — rates 78 of 100 · 138 MMA whiteboard: grappling solid · Oct 2026
Wrestler average wrestling — rates 63 of 100 · claims td offense +2 (+4)
Career rates — the raw numbers behind the chart
Sig. strikes landed / min2.16
Sig. strikes absorbed / min3.03
Striking accuracy53.0%
Striking defense41.2%
Knockdowns / 15 min0.0
Takedowns / 15 min4.7
Takedown accuracy69.2%
Takedown defense—
Sub attempts / 15 min1.57
Control time40.4%
Record vs .500+ opponents0-0

Insider info

2 analyst reads · 138 MMA · our paraphrase, never his words
vs Chad Anheliger lean UFC Fight Night Buckley vs Malott Full Card Preview & Predictions · October 11, 2026
strikinggood

calls his own case a big generalization

A good striker whose striking exists mainly to set up his real game: a reliable, well-rounded grappling attack that attacks every limb and the neck, works into takedowns well, transitions very smoothly, and advances position toward the back or mount. Per the analyst, nearly all of his career wins have come by submission.

Strengthgood striker, sets up grappling; good kicks from distance
Strengthreally good, varied submission arsenal (attacks all limbs and the neck)
Strengthworks well into takedowns
Strengthvery smooth transitions, good at advancing position
Weaknesslong inactivity before this fight; current form is a genuine unknown
sub threat · good
vs Cameron Saaiman lean UFC 282 Full Card Analysis, Preview, and Prediction · December 6, 2022 · 1 read since

Commits to naming Saaiman as the official pick, but hedges the win itself with phrases like 'slightest bit leading' and 'wouldn't bet this'.

A grappling-first prospect with strong Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, valued for how he transitions between submissions and positions rather than just holding dominant position. Has a karate background that gives him some standup tools, though his striking itself is decent but awkward -- mainly used to set up the takedown. Taking this fight on short notice.

Strengthstrong BJJ, especially transitions between submissions/positions
Strengthkarate background gives some standup tools
Weaknessstriking is decent but awkward, mainly a takedown-setup tool rather than a real weapon
Weaknesson short notice for this fight
Weaknessvery limited finished-fight sample to scout from

Fight history

2 UFC bouts · newest first · opponent records as of fight night
W Chad Anheliger 2-3 walk-in Submission · R3 4:31 — UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott · October 17, 2026
51/88Sig. strikes
34/59Absorbed
4/4Takedowns
6:57Control
0Knockdowns
2Sub attempts
L Cameron Saaiman 6-0 walk-in KO/TKO · R3 4:13 — UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev · December 10, 2022
11/29Sig. strikes
53/89Absorbed
5/9Takedowns
4:40Control
0Knockdowns
1Sub 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

UFC bouts in this database
1-1-0UFC record

Wins by method

KO/TKO 0
Submission 1
Decision 0
Other 0

Losses by method

KO/TKO 1
Submission 0
Decision 0
Other 0

Fights by organization

UFC 2

Showing UFC fights only — this fighter's full pre-UFC career hasn't been synced yet. It will fill in as the weekly career backfill reaches them.

Division context

vs. 124 qualified Bantamweight fighters · tick = division mean
Striking volume /min 2.2 avg 3.7
Strikes absorbed /min 3.0 avg 3.6
Striking accuracy 53.0% avg 44.0%
Striking defense 41.2% avg 56.4%
Takedowns /15 min 4.7 avg 1.6
Takedown accuracy 69.2% avg 36.9%
Sub attempts /15 min 1.6 avg 0.5
Control time 40.4% avg 19.4%
Finish rate 100.0% avg 48.2%

Headshot of Steven Koslow by UFC · Official UFC athlete photo (copyright UFC; not freely licensed) · Wikimedia Commons · flattened onto dark background, cropped/resized