Philip De Fries, a formidable athlete, competed with a mixed martial arts record of 12-6-0 (1 NC) and held a weight class of 250 lbs. Standing at 6' 5" tall with a reach of 79", he demonstrated an orthodox stance in the octagon. In terms of performance, De Fries averaged 2.3 significant strikes per minute during his UFC career, boasting a striking accuracy of 47%. However, he absorbed an average of 3.0 strikes per minute, with a strike defense rate of 37%. He was also known for his takedown abilities, attempting an average of 3.29 takedowns per 15 minutes and achieving a takedown accuracy of 42%. Notable victories in De Fries' career include a unanimous decision win against Rob Broughton, who had an ELO rating of 1006. His biggest victory came in 2011 when he defeated Broughton. However, his most recent fights saw mixed results. He lost to Stipe Miocic via KO/TKO punch in February 2012, but bounced back with a submission win against Oli Thompson via rear naked choke in August of the same year. His winning streak was halted again by Todd Duffee, who defeated him via KO/TKO punches in December 2012. In April 2013, he faced Matt Mitrione and lost via KO/TKO punches, marking his last recorded fight to date.