Joe Charles
Loss
Submission (R1 · 4:03)UFC - Ultimate Japan
- Pro record 6-13-0
- UFC record 2-2-0
- Outside the UFC 4-11-0
Fighter Details
UFC statistics
UFC round data: 2 bouts · through 1997-12-21
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
2 UFC bouts · 51 division peers
Data through 1997-12-21
0 bouts reaching round 3
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 Joe Charles's professional MMA record?
Joe Charles has a professional MMA record of 6-13-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Joe Charles's UFC record?
Joe Charles's UFC record is 2-2-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 4-11-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Joe Charles fight next?
Joe Charles does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How tall is Joe Charles?
Joe Charles stands 185 cm (6'1") tall.
Where is Joe Charles from?
Joe Charles is from United States.
What is Joe Charles's nickname?
Joe Charles is known as "The Ghetto Man".
When was Joe Charles's last fight?
Joe Charles last fought on December 21, 1997 at UFC - Ultimate Japan, losing to Vitor Belfort by submission in round 1.
Joe Charles scouting report
Joe Charles (United States), a heavyweight, went 6-13 as a pro and 2-2 in the UFC (4-11 outside it). He debuted at UFC 4: Revenge of the Warriors on December 16, 1994; both of his UFC wins came by submission. His height of 73 inches is 2.5 inches below the heavyweight average (75.5 inches). Last fight: submission loss to Vitor Belfort, then 3-1 in the UFC, on December 21, 1997 (UFC - Ultimate Japan).
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
Joe Charles vs the heavyweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 2 UFC bouts (5:41 of fight time).
| Stat | Charles | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 0.42 in 5:41 | 4 | —* |
| Significant strike accuracy | 100%2 of 2 landed | 52.4% | —* |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 0.42 in 5:41 | 3.7 | —* |
| Significant strike defense | 50%2 of 4 avoided | 50.2% | —* |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 00 in 5:41 | 1.5 | —* |
| Takedown accuracy | —‡ | 36.2% | — |
| Takedown defense | 0%0 of 3 stopped | 69.3% | —* |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 00 in 5:41 | 0.3 | —* |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 00 in 5:41 | 0.5 | —* |
| Control time | 0%0:00 of 5:41 | 22.7% | —* |
| Average fight time | 2:512 bouts | 9:51 | —* |
| Height | 185 cm73″ | 192 cm75.5″ |
- Division average and percentile: 51 active heavyweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- *No percentile: fewer than 3 UFC bouts or 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- ‡No attempts, so there is no rate.
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UFC fight record
UFC record: 2-2
Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.
- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 2-2-0Pro record now: 26-14-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 3-1-0SUBR1 4:03UFC - Ultimate JapanDec 21, 1997Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 2-1-0Pro record now: 4-6-0UFC record entering: 1-0-0SUBR1 4:38UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '95Dec 16, 1995Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0Pro record now: 101-19-1UFC record entering: 2-1-0SUBR1 1:38UFC 5: The Return of the BeastApr 7, 1995Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0Pro record now: 2-6-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0SUBR1 0:14UFC 4: Revenge of the WarriorsDec 16, 1994Result & stats