Micheal Gillmore has become one of the most feared names in the division with 6 wins in the Fight Arena ecosystem. They showcase a relentless pace in the Octagon with their fighting style: Freestyle.
BIO
FIGHTS
STATS
UFC HISTORY & CAREER
Q & A
Q: UFC Fight Night
ANSWER:
(2/26/22) Gillmore was submitted by Ramiz Brahimaj via rear-naked choke at 2:02 of the first round(8/28/21) Gillmore was defeated by Andre Petroski via TKO at 3:12 of round three
Q: The Ultimate Fighter,Season 29
ANSWER:
Quarterfinals – Gillmore was submitted by Gilbert Urbina via rear naked choke in the first round
Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?
ANSWER:
I started in 2012. I was finished with football at Northwood University. I went to a WEC event to watch a high school teammate / friend, Dominick Cruz, fight. That was my first exposure to MMA. I was still needing competition after football and I was hooked after that event.What ranks and titles have you held?WKC (World Karate Commission) National and World gold medal 2019.Do you have any heroes?My dad. I didn’t like a lot of the rules and parenting growing up and I’m sure I made it difficult, but he stayed on me and made me who I am now. I consider him my best friend now and he’s the best man at my upcoming wedding.What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?It means that I’ve accomplished a goal that’s been in the works for close to 10 years. It means the start of a new set of goals that includes financial security for myself and my family.Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?Northwood University – MBA after undergradWhat was your job before you started fighting?Investigator for an insurance company. Responsible for various fraud investigations from fake injuries, staged accidents, ambulance chasing attorneys / medical providers, arson, theft, etc.Specific accomplishments in amateur competition?Win over Khaos Williams (now a teammate)Ranks in any martial arts styles:Brown belt in Go-Ti (Karate)Favorite grappling technique:Ground and poundFavorite Striking technique:Right hand
STRIKING ANALYSIS
STRIKING ACCURACY57%
STRIKING DEFENSE43%
LANDED/MIN
2.04
STRIKES PER MINUTEABSORBED/MIN
3.02
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTEGRAPPLING & WRESTLING
TAKEDOWN ACCURACY0%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE50%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
0
15 MIN AVERAGESUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
0
15 MIN AVERAGEGENERAL ANALYSIS
UFC RECORD
0 W - 2 L
ACTIVE STREAK
-2 Losses
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)0
Submission0
Decision0
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)1
Submission1
Decision0
FIGHTING STYLE
Freestyle
STANCE
Orthodox
UFC DEBUT
Aug. 28, 2021

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