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Michael Kuiper

MiddleweightKingdom of the Netherlands2-fight losing streak

15Wins
7Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 4: LLWL

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Profile

Age
37 (born June 7, 1989)
Born in
Riel
Height
6' 0"
Weight
185 lbs.
Reach
73"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
1-3

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC1

  • KO/TKO 1

Losses in the UFC3

  • Submission 2
  • Decision 1

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
3.28 top 48%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.62
Striking accuracy55%Better than 89% of middleweights
Strike defense54%Better than 54% of middleweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
2.3 top 23%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.0
Takedown accuracy56%Better than 82% of middleweights
Takedown defense79%Better than 81% of middleweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Kuiper last fought on October 26, 2013 (Loss vs Brad Scott). Kuiper has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

About Michael Kuiper

Born on June 7, 1989 in Riel, Kingdom of the Netherlands, Michael Kuiper competes as a middleweight mixed martial artist. At 6' 0", Kuiper has a 73" reach.

Kuiper's professional career began in 2009, debuting with Outsider Cup. An 11-0 record outside the UFC came first. Kuiper first fought in the UFC at UFC 143: Diaz vs Condit in February 2012 and lost to Rafael Natal by decision. In the UFC, Kuiper is 1-3 across 4 fights.

Statistically, Kuiper is more accurate with significant strikes than 89% of middleweights and defends takedowns better than 81% of middleweights.

Kuiper was 23 when the first UFC win came, against Jared Hamman. Kuiper's record outside the UFC includes 1-2 in Caribbean FC and 2-0 in Staredown FC.

Kuiper's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Munoz in October 2013, where Kuiper lost to Brad Scott.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Brad Scott

    Submission · Guillotine Choke Standing · R1 4:17

    UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Munoz

    Oct 26, 2013

    7Str 1TD 0KD
  2. L

    Tom Lawlor

    Submission · Guillotine Choke On Ground · R2 1:05

    UFC on FUEL TV: Mousasi vs Latifi

    Apr 6, 2013

    14Str 3TD 0KD
  3. W

    Jared Hamman

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head In Clinch · R2 2:16

    UFC 150: Henderson vs Edgar II

    Aug 11, 2012

    56Str 1TD 2KD
  4. L

    Rafael Natal

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 143: Diaz vs Condit

    Feb 4, 2012

    30Str 0TD 1KD

Full MMA career

Michael Kuiper is 15-7 across 22 professional fights in 15 promotions, since a pro debut on February 14, 2009 (Outsider Cup). 18 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins15

  • KO/TKO 9
  • Submission 5
  • Decision 1

Pro losses7

  • KO/TKO 1
  • Submission 5
  • Decision 1
Finish rate
93% of wins
Longest win streak
11
Current streak
2 losses

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
UFC1-32012
Caribbean FC1-22017
Staredown FC2-02009
Strength and Honour2-02009
Battle Events1-02016
Battle of South1-02009
Bulls Gym Gala1-02009
Live1-02010
Milano in the Cage1-02011
ONE Championship1-02009
Outsider Cup1-02009
Redemption FC0-12016
The Battle of Akersloot1-02009
Titan FC0-12014
Ultimate Takedown1-02010

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Rodrigo Carlos Submission (keylock), R1 Caribbean FC 10 Nov 9, 2024
L Adrick Croes Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Caribbean FC 5 Apr 7, 2018
W Cristiano Machado Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Caribbean FC 4 May 26, 2017
W Oktay Karatas TKO (punches), R1 Battle Events: Amersfoort Jun 4, 2016
L Gregory Milliard TKO (punches), R3 Redemption FC 2 Apr 29, 2016
W Lutciano Zimmerman KO (punches), R1 Strength and Honour 10 Oct 4, 2014
L Matt Riddle Submission (guillotine choke), R2 Titan FC 27 Feb 28, 2014
L Brad Scott Submission (guillotine choke), R1 UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Munoz Oct 26, 2013
L Tom Lawlor Submission (guillotine choke), R2 UFC on Fuel TV: Mousasi vs. Latifi Apr 6, 2013
W Jared Hamman TKO (punches), R2 UFC 150 Aug 11, 2012
L Rafael Natal Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 143 Feb 4, 2012
W Morris Cilfoni TKO (punches), R1 Milano in the Cage 1 May 7, 2011
W Clearance Noordzee KO (punches), R1 Staredown FC 5 Mar 19, 2011
W David Marcina TKO (punches), R1 Live 2 Fight Nov 20, 2010
W Baudin Egoluev Submission (armbar), R2 Ultimate Takedown 2 Nov 6, 2010
W Ivan Brguljan TKO (punches), R1 One Gate 2 Far (ONE Championship) Nov 7, 2009
W Patrice Wagemans KO (punch), R1 Strength and Honour 5 Oct 3, 2009
W Bert Van Geystelen Submission (armbar), R2 Bulls Gym Gala May 30, 2009
W Saigan Muradov TKO (punches), RN/A The Battle of Akersloot May 10, 2009
W Bert Van Geystelen Submission (armbar), R1 Staredown FC 1 Apr 26, 2009
W Kevin Goodliff Decision (unanimous), R2 Battle of South 7 Apr 11, 2009
W Ahmed Sultan Submission (triangle choke), R2 Outsider Cup 12 Feb 14, 2009

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Michael Kuiper's record?

Michael Kuiper's professional MMA record is 15 wins, 7 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Michael Kuiper?

Michael Kuiper is 37 years old, born on June 7, 1989.

How tall is Michael Kuiper and what is their reach?

Michael Kuiper stands 6' 0" with a 73" reach.

Who did Michael Kuiper fight last?

Michael Kuiper lost to Brad Scott by Submission at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Munoz on Oct 26, 2013.