Michael Kuiper "Judo"

Michael Kuiper, known as "Judo", is a mixed martial artist from the Netherlands competing in the UFC Light Heavyweight division. Michael Kuiper holds a professional record of 12-3-0, including 1-3-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 1 came by knockout or TKO, 0 by submission and 0 by decision. Michael Kuiper stands 6'0", and is 34 years old. Michael Kuiper is currently on a 2-fight losing streak and is listed as Not Fighting.

Michael Kuiper profile

DivisionLight Heavyweight
Professional record12-3-0
UFC record1-3-0
Division rankUnranked
StatusNot Fighting
CountryNetherlands
Age34
Date of birth1989-06-07
Height6'0"
Last weigh-in190 lbs
Current streakL2
Total octagon time33 minutes

Striking statistics

Significant strikes landed per minute3.28
Significant strikes absorbed per minute3.62
Striking accuracy55%
Striking defense54%
Knockdowns per 15 minutes1.38
Strikes to the head73%
Strikes to the body11%
Strikes to the legs16%

Grappling statistics

Takedowns per 15 minutes2.3
Takedown defense79%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0
Average control time per fight (seconds)28.87

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO1
UFC wins by submission0
UFC wins by decision0

Michael Kuiper UFC fight history

DateEventOpponentResultMethod
2013-10-26UFC Fight Night 30Brad ScottlossFront Choke · 4:17 · R1
2013-04-06UFC on FUEL TV 9Tom LawlorlossGuillotine Choke · 1:05 · R2
2012-08-11UFC 150: Henderson vs. Edgar 2Jared HammanwinPunches · 2:16 · R2
2012-02-04UFC 143: Diaz vs. ConditRafael NatallossDecision · Unanimous

Sources and methodology

Career records and bout history are compiled from public event records. UFC performance metrics use published bout statistics; percentiles and derived metrics are calculated by Verdikt AI. Data can change after official corrections.

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