Michael Kuiper

MMA Record: 15-5-0
UFC Record: 1-3-0
Weight Class: Middleweight

Michael Kuiper - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Michael Kuiper has 1 wins in the UFC. Michael Kuiper lands an average of 3.28 significant strikes per minute and averages 2.3 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fighter Profile

Michael Kuiper, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has compiled an impressive record of 15 wins, 5 losses, and no draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the middleweight division with a weight of 185 lbs., Kuiper stands at 6'0" tall with a reach of 73". In terms of fighting style, Kuiper demonstrates an average of 3.28 significant strikes per minute and maintains a striking accuracy of 54%. He absorbs an average of 3.62 strikes per minute, while his strike defense remains at 54%. Kuiper also averages 2.3 takedowns every 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 55%, but has yet to attempt any submissions during his UFC career. One of Kuiper's most notable victories came against Jared Hamman, who held an ELO rating of 990 at the time. In addition, he achieved a knockout victory over Hamman in August 2012. However, Kuiper has faced some setbacks in his recent fights, with three consecutive losses from February 2012 to October 2013. His most recent fight was against Brad Scott on October 26, 2013, where he suffered a submission loss via guillotine choke.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 990

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 0'
Weight
Middleweight
Reach
73'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Jun 07 1989
Age
36
Peak ELO
1005
ELO Rank
1977 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
56-27-1
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1001.5
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
959.0

Performance Statistics

SLpM
3.28
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
54%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
3.62
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
54%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
2.3
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
55%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Michael Kuiper Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2013-10-26 UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Munoz Brad Scott SUB Guillotine Choke 1 4:17 Loss
2013-04-06 UFC on FUEL TV: Mousasi vs Latifi Tom Lawlor SUB Guillotine Choke 2 1:05 Loss
2012-08-11 UFC 150: Henderson vs Edgar II Jared Hamman KO/TKO Punch 2 2:16 Win
2012-02-04 UFC 143: Diaz vs Condit Rafael Natal U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss

Michael Kuiper ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
4 2013-10-26 Brad Scott 984 Loss -16 975
3 2013-04-06 Tom Lawlor 1038 Loss -14 991
2 2012-08-11 Jared Hamman 990 Win +21 1005
1 2012-02-04 Rafael Natal 1002 Loss -16 984

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