Michael Kuiper
Loss
Submission (R1 · 4:17)UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Munoz
- Pro record 15-5-0
- UFC record 1-3-0
- Outside the UFC 14-2-0
- 2 UFC losses in a row
Fighter Details
UFC statistics
UFC round data: 4 bouts · through 2013-10-26
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
4 UFC bouts · 81 division peers
Data through 2013-10-26
1 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2012-02-04
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 Kuiper's professional MMA record?
Michael Kuiper has a professional MMA record of 15-5-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Michael Kuiper's UFC record?
Michael Kuiper's UFC record is 1-3-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 14-2-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Michael Kuiper fight next?
Michael Kuiper does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Michael Kuiper?
Michael Kuiper is 37 years old, born June 7, 1989.
How tall is Michael Kuiper?
Michael Kuiper stands 183 cm (6'0") tall, with a 185 cm (73") reach.
Where is Michael Kuiper from?
Michael Kuiper is from Netherlands.
When was Michael Kuiper's last fight?
Michael Kuiper last fought on October 26, 2013 at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Munoz, losing to Brad Scott by submission in round 1.
What were the scorecards for Michael Kuiper vs Rafael Natal?
Michael Kuiper lost to Rafael Natal by unanimous decision at UFC 143: Diaz vs Condit on February 4, 2012. The official scorecards were Adalaide Byrd 30-27, Sal D'amato 30-27, Patricia Morse-Jarman 29-28 (winner's score first).
Michael Kuiper scouting report
Michael Kuiper (Netherlands), a middleweight, went 15-5 as a pro and 1-3 in the UFC (14-2 outside it). He debuted at UFC 143: Diaz vs Condit on February 4, 2012; his only UFC win came by KO/TKO; he lost his last two UFC bouts. His reach of 73 inches is 2.5 inches shorter than the middleweight average (75.5 inches). Last fight: submission loss to Brad Scott, then 0-1 in the UFC, on October 26, 2013 (UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Munoz).
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
Michael Kuiper vs the middleweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 4 UFC bouts (32:38 of fight time).
| Stat | Kuiper | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 3.3107 in 32:38 | 4 | 30 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 54.9%107 of 195 landed | 49.8% | 81 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 3.6118 in 32:38 | 3.8 | 47 |
| Significant strike defense | 54.1%139 of 257 avoided | 50.4% | 69 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 2.35 in 32:38 | 1.5 | 80 |
| Takedown accuracy | 55.6%5 of 9 landed | 40.4% | —† |
| Takedown defense | 79.3%23 of 29 stopped | 63.4% | 76 |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 00 in 32:38 | 0.5 | 16 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 1.43 in 32:38 | 0.5 | 93 |
| Control time | 22.2%7:14 of 32:38 | 19.5% | 64 |
| Average fight time | 8:104 bouts | 9:59 | 35 |
| Height | 183 cm72″ | 186 cm73.1″ | |
| Reach | 185 cm73″ | 192 cm75.5″ |
- Division average and percentile: 81 active middleweight 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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- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-3-0Pro record now: 11-6-0UFC record entering: 0-1-0SUBR1 4:17UFC Fight Night: Machida vs MunozOct 26, 2013Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-2-0Pro record now: 10-6-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 4-4-0SUBR2 1:05UFC on FUEL TV: Mousasi vs LatifiApr 6, 2013Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0Pro record now: 14-6-0UFC record entering: 2-3-0KO/TKOR2 2:16UFC 150: Henderson vs Edgar IIAug 11, 2012Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0Pro record now: 21-9-1UFC record entering: 1-1-1DECUFC 143: Diaz vs ConditFeb 4, 2012Result & stats