Modestas Bukauskas

"The Baltic Gladiator"

MMA Record: 19-6-0
UFC Record: 7-4-0
Weight Class: Light Heavyweight

Modestas Bukauskas "The Baltic Gladiator" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Modestas Bukauskas has 7 wins in the UFC. Modestas Bukauskas lands an average of 3.32 significant strikes per minute and averages 0.3 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

11
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Modestas Bukauskas, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 19 wins, 6 losses, and 0 draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the Light Heavyweight division with a weight of 205 lbs., he stands tall at 6'3" with a reach of 76". Bukauskas has demonstrated a well-rounded fighting style, as evidenced by his UFC career averages. He lands an average of 3.32 significant strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 43%, while absorbing an average of 3.93 strikes per minute. His strike defense stands at 51%, and he attempts an average of 0.1 submissions per 15 minutes. In terms of takedowns, Bukauskas averages 0.3 per 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 66%. He has held a notable victory over Tyson Pedro, whose ELO rating was 1053 at the time of their encounter. Recently, Bukauskas competed in five fights. His most recent bout took place on September 6, 2025, where he secured a win against Paul Craig via KO/TKO elbow. Prior to that, he won against Ion Cutelaba by Split Decision, Rafael Cerqueira by KO/TKO Punches, Marcin Prachnio by submission (Arm Triangle), and suffered a loss against Vitor Petrino via KO/TKO Punch in November 2023.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1053

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 3'
Weight
Light Heavyweight
Reach
76'
Stance
Switch
Date of Birth
Feb 10 1994
Age
31
Peak ELO
1069
ELO Rank
300 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
157-70-4
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1017.7
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
989.6

Performance Statistics

SLpM
3.32
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
43%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
3.93
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
51%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
0.3
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
66%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.1
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Modestas Bukauskas Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2025-09-06 UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho Paul Craig KO/TKO Elbow 1 5:00 Win
2025-05-10 UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena Ion Cutelaba S-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2025-02-22 UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song Rafael Cerqueira KO/TKO Punches 1 2:12 Win
2024-07-27 UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2 Marcin Prachnio SUB Arm Triangle 3 3:12 Win
2023-11-04 UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis Vitor Petrino KO/TKO Punch 2 1:03 Loss
2023-06-17 UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Cannonier Zac Pauga U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2023-02-11 UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski Tyson Pedro U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2021-09-04 UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till Khalil Rountree Jr. KO/TKO Kick 2 2:30 Loss
2021-03-27 UFC 260: Miocic vs. Ngannou Michal Oleksiejczuk S-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2020-10-17 UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie Jimmy Crute KO/TKO Punches 1 2:01 Loss
2020-07-15 UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Ige Andreas Michailidis KO/TKO 1 5:00 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Modestas Bukauskas ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
11 2025-09-06 Paul Craig 1042 Win +21 1069
10 2025-05-10 Ion Cutelaba 1017 Win 0 1048
9 2025-02-22 Rafael Cerqueira 985 Win +19 1048
8 2024-07-27 Marcin Prachnio 998 Win +20 1029
7 2023-11-04 Vitor Petrino 1035 Loss -16 1009
6 2023-06-17 Zac Pauga 1000 Win +16 1025
5 2023-02-11 Tyson Pedro 1053 Win +19 1009
4 2021-09-04 Khalil Rountree Jr. 997 Loss -16 990
3 2021-03-27 Michal Oleksiejczuk 1013 Loss 0 1006
2 2020-10-17 Jimmy Crute 1050 Loss -15 1006
1 2020-07-15 Andreas Michailidis 1000 Win +21 1021

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