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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

VOLUME24ACCURACY85KO POWER98TAKEDOWNS21TD DEFENSE58SUBMISSIONS30DURABILITY63ACTIVITY37
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Gatekeeper
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
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