Michael Kuiper

TRAINING: two workouts daily, mixing kickboxing, judo, jiu-jitsu, and wrestling

When and why did you start training for fighting? I’ve been doing judo since I was six, and MMA when I was 19

What ranks and titles have you held? 2x Judo champion

Do you have any heroes? Amir Sadollah. That guy is awesome and didn’t write this part.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I want to fight at the highest level always, so this is my chance to prove myself against the best in the world.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? None

What was your job before you started fighting? None

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in Judo, Jiu-Jitsu purple belt

Favorite grappling technique: looking for dominant position

Favorite Striking technique: low kicks

• Pro since 2009

• Six wins by KO, 4 by submission

• Last three wins by KO

• Has trained with UFC vet Amir Sadollah

• Six first round finishes

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	1
Record:	11-1-0
Summary:	Strong

Fighter Info

From:	Rotterdam The Netherlands
Fights Out Of:	Helmond The Netherlands
Age:	22
Height:	6′ 0" ( 182 cm )
Weight:	185 lb ( 84 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

48% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

27%

13%

60% Ground

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

0% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Rafael Natal	UFC® 143: Diaz vs. Condit Feb 4, 2012	36	6	2	5	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Michael Kuiper	UFC® 143: Diaz vs. Condit Feb 4, 2012	30	0	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

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