Jason Knight

"The Kid"

MMA Record: 20-5-0
UFC Record: 4-5-0
Weight Class: Featherweight

Jason Knight "The Kid" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Jason Knight has 4 wins in the UFC. Jason Knight lands an average of 2.95 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.31 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

9
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Jason Knight, a mixed martial artist, has compiled an impressive record of 20 wins, 5 losses, and 0 draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the featherweight division (145 lbs.), he stands at 5' 10" with a reach of 71". In terms of fighting style, Knight demonstrates an average of 2.95 significant strikes per minute and maintains a striking accuracy of 33%. However, he absorbs an average of 3.02 strikes per minute, with a strike defense rate of 51%. He also averages 1.31 takedowns per 15 minutes, achieving a takedown accuracy of 31%, and attempts approximately 1.7 submissions per 15 minutes. Knight's career highlights include a notable victory over Chas Skelly, who held an ELO rating of 1095 at the time. His most recent fight was on November 3, 2018. Prior to that, he faced Jordan Rinaldi in a unanimous decision loss. Preceding this bout, Knight suffered losses against Makwan Amirkhani and Gabriel Benitez, both ending in decisions, as well as a knockout defeat at the hands of Ricardo Lamas in July 2017. His biggest career win came earlier that year when he knocked out Chas Skelly.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1095

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 10'
Weight
Featherweight
Reach
71'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Jul 14 1992
Age
33
Peak ELO
1049
ELO Rank
1108 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
187-82-2
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1043.3
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1058.5

Performance Statistics

SLpM
2.95
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
33%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
3.02
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
51%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.31
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
31%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
1.7
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Jason Knight Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2018-11-03 UFC 230: Cormier vs. Lewis Jordan Rinaldi U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2018-05-27 UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Till Makwan Amirkhani S-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2017-12-09 UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega Gabriel Benitez U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2017-07-29 UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2 Ricardo Lamas KO/TKO Punches 1 4:34 Loss
2017-05-13 UFC 211: Miocic vs. Dos Santos Chas Skelly KO/TKO Punch 3 0:39 Win
2017-01-28 UFC on FOX: Shevchenko vs. Pena Alex Caceres SUB Rear Naked Choke 2 4:21 Win
2016-11-26 UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson Dan Hooker U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2016-07-23 UFC on FOX: Holm vs. Shevchenko Jim Alers S-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2015-12-11 The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale Tatsuya Kawajiri U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss

ELO Progression Over Time

Jason Knight ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
9 2018-11-03 Jordan Rinaldi 994 Loss -17 1001
8 2018-05-27 Makwan Amirkhani 1055 Loss 0 1018
7 2017-12-09 Gabriel Benitez 1024 Loss -17 1018
6 2017-07-29 Ricardo Lamas 1101 Loss -14 1035
5 2017-05-13 Chas Skelly 1095 Win +24 1049
4 2017-01-28 Alex Caceres 1016 Win +22 1025
3 2016-11-26 Dan Hooker 1030 Win +18 1003
2 2016-07-23 Jim Alers 986 Win 0 985
1 2015-12-11 Tatsuya Kawajiri 1026 Loss -15 985

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