Michael Jr.
Last fightWin
Split decisionUFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2
- Pro record 12-5-0
- UFC record 2-3-0
- Outside the UFC 10-2-0
Fighter Details
UFC statistics
UFC round data: 5 bouts · through 2026-09-19
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
5 UFC bouts · 92 division peers
Data through 2026-09-19
4 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2026-09-19
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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What is Michael Jr.'s professional MMA record?
Michael Jr. has a professional MMA record of 12-5-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Michael Jr.'s UFC record?
Michael Jr.'s UFC record is 2-3-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 10-2-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Michael Jr. fight next?
Michael Jr. does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Michael Jr.?
Michael Jr. is 26 years old, born September 27, 2000.
How tall is Michael Jr.?
Michael Jr. stands 173 cm (5'8") tall, with a 175 cm (69") reach.
Where is Michael Jr. from?
Michael Jr. is from United States.
What is Michael Jr.'s nickname?
Michael Jr. is known as "The Texas Kid".
When was Michael Jr.'s last fight?
Michael Jr. last fought on September 19, 2026 at UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2, defeating JooSang Yoo by split decision.
What were the scorecards for Michael Jr. vs JooSang Yoo?
Michael Jr. defeated JooSang Yoo by split decision at UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2 on September 19, 2026. The official scorecards were Daniel Mobley 29-28, Ron McCarthy 28-29, Derek Cleary 29-28 (winner's score first).
What were the scorecards for Michael Jr. vs Gaston Bolanos?
Michael Jr. lost to Gaston Bolanos by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi on June 20, 2026. All three judges (Adalaide Byrd, Sal D'amato, Ron McCarthy) scored the fight 29-28 in Gaston Bolanos's favor.
Michael Jr. scouting report
Michael Jr. (United States) is a 26-year-old featherweight who is 12-5 as a pro and 2-3 in the UFC (10-2 outside it). He debuted at UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Barber on May 31, 2025; one of his two UFC wins came by KO/TKO and one by decision. He lands 6.2 significant strikes per minute (featherweight average: 4.1; 95th percentile of 92 active featherweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time) and absorbs 6.1 significant strikes per minute (average: 3.8; 92nd percentile). Last fight: split-decision win over JooSang Yoo, then 1-1 in the UFC, on September 19, 2026 (UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2). No next fight is booked.
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
Michael Jr. vs the featherweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 5 UFC bouts (1:01:42 of fight time).
| Stat | Jr. | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 6.2384 in 1:01:42 | 4.1 | 95 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 40.9%384 of 940 landed | 47.4% | 21 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 6.1378 in 1:01:42 | 3.8 | 92 |
| Significant strike defense | 54.1%445 of 823 avoided | 54.3% | 44 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 0.21 in 1:01:42 | 1.6 | 15 |
| Takedown accuracy | 20%1 of 5 landed | 38.4% | —† |
| Takedown defense | 66.7%4 of 6 stopped | 61% | —† |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 00 in 1:01:42 | 0.5 | 13 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.52 in 1:01:42 | 0.5 | 64 |
| Control time | 8.7%5:21 of 1:01:42 | 18% | 30 |
| Average fight time | 12:205 bouts | 10:43 | 72 |
| Height | 173 cm68″ | 175 cm68.8″ | |
| Reach | 175 cm69″ | 180 cm70.9″ |
- Division average and percentile: 92 active featherweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
- †No percentile: fewer than 50 significant-strike or 10 takedown attempts behind this rate.
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Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.
- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- WUFC record after this bout: 2-3-0Pro record now: 9-2-0UFC record entering: 1-1-0DECUFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2Sep 19, 2026Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-3-0Pro record now: 9-5-0UFC record entering: 2-2-0DECUFC Fight Night: Kape vs. HoriguchiJun 20, 2026Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-2-0Pro record now: 14-0-0UFC record entering: 1-0-0DECUFC Fight Night: Evloev vs. MurphyMar 21, 2026Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0Pro record now: 15-5-0UFC record entering: 2-3-0KO/TKOR1 1:42UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. GamrotOct 11, 2025Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0Pro record now: 10-5-0UFC record entering: 1-1-0DECUFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. BarberMay 31, 2025Result & stats