Mitch Gagnon

MMA Record: 12-5-0
UFC Record: 4-4-0
Weight Class: Bantamweight

Mitch Gagnon - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Mitch Gagnon has 4 wins in the UFC. Mitch Gagnon lands an average of 2.76 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.16 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

8
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Mitch Gagnon, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has compiled an impressive record of 12 wins, 5 losses, and 0 draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the bantamweight division at 135 lbs., Gagnon stands at 5' 5" with a reach of 65". He adopts a southpaw stance, which adds an intriguing dynamic to his fighting style. In terms of performance statistics, Gagnon averages 2.76 significant strikes per minute during UFC matches, demonstrating a striking accuracy of 46%. His opponents often land 2.21 strikes per minute against him, but Gagnon's impressive strike defense of 61% ensures he absorbs minimal damage. He attempts an average of 1.9 submissions per 15 minutes and manages to secure a takedown every 15 minutes with a success rate of 25%. Notable victories in Gagnon's career include defeating Dustin Kimura, whose ELO rating was 1022 at the time. His most recent fight took place on May 4th, 2019, where he faced Cole Smith and unfortunately suffered a loss by decision. Prior to that, his record includes wins against Tim Gorman via unanimous decision in April 2014 and Roman Salazar via rear naked choke in October 2014. However, losses to Renan Barao via arm triangle in December 2014 and Matthew Lopez by unanimous decision in December 2016 also mark his career.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1022

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 5'
Weight
Bantamweight
Reach
65'
Stance
Southpaw
Date of Birth
Oct 10 1984
Age
41
Peak ELO
1063
ELO Rank
891 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
116-47-0
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
999.5
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
979.8

Performance Statistics

SLpM
2.76
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
46%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
2.21
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
61%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.16
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
25%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
1.9
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Mitch Gagnon Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2019-05-04 UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy Cole Smith U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2016-12-10 UFC 206: Holloway vs. Pettis Matthew Lopez U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2014-12-20 UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Dollaway Renan Barao SUB Arm Triangle 3 3:53 Loss
2014-10-04 UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Saffiedine Roman Salazar SUB Rear Naked Choke 1 2:06 Win
2014-04-16 UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Kennedy Tim Gorman U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2013-09-21 UFC 165: Jones vs Gustafsson Dustin Kimura SUB Guillotine Choke 1 4:05 Win
2012-09-22 UFC 152: Jones vs Belfort Walel Watson SUB Rear Naked Choke 1 1:09 Win
2012-07-21 UFC 149: Faber vs Barao Bryan Caraway SUB Rear Naked Choke 3 1:39 Loss

ELO Progression Over Time

Mitch Gagnon ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
8 2019-05-04 Cole Smith 1000 Loss -17 1013
7 2016-12-10 Matthew Lopez 987 Loss -19 1030
6 2014-12-20 Renan Barao 1106 Loss -14 1049
5 2014-10-04 Roman Salazar 1000 Win +19 1063
4 2014-04-16 Tim Gorman 1000 Win +15 1044
3 2013-09-21 Dustin Kimura 1022 Win +22 1029
2 2012-09-22 Walel Watson 1003 Win +22 1007
1 2012-07-21 Bryan Caraway 1021 Loss -15 985

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