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Joe Merritt

W1
7-2-0
0Gatekeeper
/Age 42/Orthodox/6' 0"/170 lbs
Win %
78%
SLpM
1.5
Str Acc
58%
Str Def
66%
TD Avg
0.0
TD Def
68%
Sub Avg
0.0
Finish
100%

At a Glance

1.5
SLpM
58%
Str Acc
0.0
TD Avg
100%
Finish %
66%
Str Def
Joe Merritt is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a defensive counter-striker. With a record of 7-2-0, the fighter carries a 78% win rate across 9 pro contests, with a 100% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include 58% striking accuracy and exceptional 66% strike defense.
Career Arc
8 fightspeak +5 · current +5

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 24 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 85 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 98 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 21 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 58 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 30 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 63 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 37 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME24ACCURACY85KO POWER98TAKEDOWNS21TD DEFENSE58SUBMISSIONS30DURABILITY63ACTIVITY37
Fighter
UFC Avg
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IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 58% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 66% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 0% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 68% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
1.53-1.89 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
0.73-2.45 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
0.00-1.52 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.00-0.40 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (0.73)Landed (1.53)
0
+0.80

Wins by Method

100%Finish
KO/TKO6100%
Submission00%
Decision00%
7 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (7)
6 KO
1 OTH
Losses (2)
1 DEC
1 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

W
KO
L
Dec
W
KO
W
KO
W
KO

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
1 of 8
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
1.8 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-0
Fight History1 UFC + 7 pre-UFC
8 fights6W1L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
WRobert Allensworth
Gladiator ChallengeGladiator Challenge
Jul 2, 2016KTKO22:10
WIN
Method
TKO
Punches
Round
2
of 3
Time
2:10
Division
—
Gladiator Challenge
2016-07-02
?Felipe Fogolin
RFARFA 33: Townsend vs. Chavez
Dec 11, 2015SSUB20:50
LAlex Oliveira
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Romero
Jun 27, 2015DU-DEC35:00
WDillon Woods
Gladiator ChallengeGladiator Challenge
Oct 4, 2014KTKO12:28
WDominique Chisem
Gladiator ChallengeGladiator Challenge
Apr 5, 2014KTKO10:22
WRoger Kelly
Submission ChampionshipSubmission Championship 3
Sep 7, 2013KTKO30:39
WGino Guidi
XFS: Summer Fight NightXFS: Summer Fight Night
Jun 21, 2013KTKO10:49
WDrew Reed
Kingdom PromotionsKingdom Promotions 2
Jun 23, 2012KTKO11:35