Maki Pitolo has become one of the most feared names in the division with 13 wins in the Fight Arena ecosystem. They showcase a relentless pace in the Octagon with their fighting style: Kickboxer.
BIO
FIGHTS
STATS
UFC HISTORY & CAREER
Q & A
Q: UFC 258
ANSWER:
(2/13/21) Pitolo was submitted by Julian Marquez via anaconda choke at 4:17 of the third roundUFC Fight Night(8/29/20) Pitolo lost a three round unanimous decision to Impa KasanganayUFC Fight Night(8/8/20) Pitolo was submitted by Darren Stewart via guillotine choke at 3:41 of the first roundUFC 250(6/6/20) Pitolo stopped Charles Byrd via strikes at 1:10 of the second roundUFC 243(10/5/19) Pitolo lost a three round unanimous decision to Callan Potter
Q: Dana White's Contender Series,Season 3Episode 3
ANSWER:
(7/9/19) Pitolo stopped Justin Sumter via strikes at 1:37 of the first round
Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?
ANSWER:
I originally started training to lose weight and stay in shape during the off-season in football back in high school. The sport eventually grew on me and after seeing Forrest Griffin vs Stephan Bonnar on TUF1 it really turned me to pursue my career in MMA.What ranks and titles have you held?I hold titles for Kauai cage match (170pro), Punishment in paradise amateur 185title, X1 amateur 185title, 808battlegrounds 185title, Nogi NAGA open expert division - 1st.Do you have any heroes?My heroes are my kids, Miya Ann and Madyx. They both give me a new drive in life to be a better man and to do everything that I do to the best of my ability.What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?Fighting in the UFC means everything to me. Ever since I saw my first fight this is what I have been pursuing, and to get my name on that roster is the first of many goals I have for myself.What was your job before you started fighting?I’m a bartender at Da Crawfish and Crabshack during the weekend while I’m pursuing my dreams of becoming a UFC fighter.Favorite grappling technique: RNCFavorite Striking technique: Overhand right
LOSS
Pitolo
Pitolo
VS
Todorovic
LOSS
Pitolo
Pitolo
VS
Marquez
LOSS
Pitolo
Pitolo
VS
Kasanganay
LOSS
Pitolo
Pitolo
VS
Stewart
WIN
Pitolo
Pitolo
VS
Byrd
LOSS
Pitolo
Pitolo
VS
Potter
STRIKING ANALYSIS
STRIKING ACCURACY44%
STRIKING DEFENSE55%
LANDED/MIN
4.1
STRIKES PER MINUTEABSORBED/MIN
3.93
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTEGRAPPLING & WRESTLING
TAKEDOWN ACCURACY52%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE50%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
2.24
15 MIN AVERAGESUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
0.8
15 MIN AVERAGEGENERAL ANALYSIS
UFC RECORD
1 W - 5 L
ACTIVE STREAK
-4 Losses
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)1
Submission0
Decision0
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)1
Submission2
Decision2
FIGHTING STYLE
Kickboxer
STANCE
Orthodox
UFC DEBUT
Oct. 5, 2019
