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Welterweight Division

Not Fighting

"The Spartan"

Andreas Michailidis

Welterweight Division

13-6-0 (W-L-D)

7

Wins by Knockout

4

Wins by Submission

9

First Round Finishes

Andreas Michailidis

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Info

Learn more about Andreas Michailidis's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
Athens, Greece
Fighting style
MMA
Age
34
Height
72.00
Weight
170.50
Octagon Debut
Jul. 15, 2020
Reach
76.00
Leg reach
41.00

Fighter Facts

  • Pro since 2009
     
  • Seven wins by KO, four by submission (2 kimura, side choke, RNC)
     
  • Nine first round finishes
     
  • Has won four of his last six
     
  • Five of last six wins by knockout
     
  • Bukauskas bout was at light heavyweight, Pereira at middleweight

UFC History
UFC Fight Night
(6/4/22) Michailidis lost a three round unanimous decision to Rinat Fakhretdinov
UFC 268 (11/6/21) Michailidis was stopped by Alex Pereira via strikes at :18 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (5/1/21) Michailidis won a three round unanimous decision over KB Bhullar
UFC on ESPN (7/15/20) Michailidis was stopped by Modestas Bukauskas via strikes at 5:00 of the first round

Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting?
I turned pro in MMA in 2009.
What ranks and titles have you held? I am a BJJ black belt under Gracie Barra Greece. I hold multiple European BJJ championships and multiple Greek kickboxing championships. I also have a wrestling background.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s something I’ve wanted to do since I started MMA. I have chased my dream for a long time, and I have traveled a lot to sharpen my skills and expand my knowledge. I feel that I am finally here and it’s just the beginning.
What was your job before you started fighting? I help with the family business in retail.
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Greek pro MMA champion 84KG (EFL GRAND PRIX)
Favorite grappling technique: Leglocks
Favorite Striking technique: Kicks