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Michael Kuiper
Former Fighter • 12-3-0 (W-L-D)
Eric Spicely
Abu Azaitar
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6 years ago

UFC on FUEL TV 9: Official Weigh-In

Watch the UFC on FUEL TV 9 weigh-in.
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 04: Rafael Natal (right) punches Michael Kuiper during the UFC 143 event at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** R
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8 years ago

UFC 143: Rafael Natal Post-Fight Interview

A very happy Rafael Natal discusses his win over newcomer Michael Kuiper, and gives a shout-out to his family watching in Brazil.
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8 years ago

UFC® 143 Prelim: Rafael Natal vs. Michael Kuiper

UFC® 143 Prelim: Rafael Natal vs. Michael Kuiper

Stats

Striking accuracy 55% 55%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
107
Sig. Strikes Attempted
195
Grappling accuracy 56% 56%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
Takedowns Attempted
9
3.28
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
3.62
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
2.30
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.00
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
54
%
Sig. Str. Defense
79
%
Takedown Defense
1.38
Knockdown Ratio
08:10
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
60 (56%)
Clinch
20 (19%)
Ground
27 (25%)

Sig. Str. by target

73% 78 Head 11% 12 Body 16% 17 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
7 (58%)
DEC
1 (8%)
SUB
4 (33%)

Event Results

  • Win

    Scott vs Kuiper

    Round
    1
    Time
    00:04:17
    Method
    Submission
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  • Win

    Kuiper vs Lawlor

    Round
    2
    Time
    00:01:05
    Method
    Submission
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Biography

Status
Released
Hometown
Rotterdam
Height
72.00
Weight
185.00
Octagon Debut
Feb. 04, 2012
Abu Azaitar
Middleweight Division • 14-1-1 (W-L-D)