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Michel Quinones

L2
“El Capo”
8-3-0
0Prospect
/Age 41/Orthodox/5' 10"/73″ reach/155 lbs
Win %
73%
SLpM
2.9
Str Acc
29%
Str Def
48%
TD Avg
0.0
TD Def
36%
Sub Avg
0.0
Finish
75%

At a Glance

2.9
SLpM
29%
Str Acc
0.0
TD Avg
75%
Finish %
48%
Str Def
Michel Quinones "El Capo" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 8-3-0, the fighter carries a 73% win rate across 11 pro contests, with a 75% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division.
Career Arc
11 fightspeak +8 · current +6

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 43 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 13 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 94 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 21 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 14 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 30 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 49 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 98 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME43ACCURACY13KO POWER94TAKEDOWNS21TD DEFENSE14SUBMISSIONS30DURABILITY49ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 29% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 48% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 0% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 36% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
2.91-0.51 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
5.98+2.80 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 (5.98)Landed (2.91)
0
-3.07

Wins by Method

75%Finish
KO/TKO563%
Submission113%
Decision225%
8 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (8)
5 KO
1 SUB
2 DEC
Losses (3)
1 KO
1 DEC
1 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
Dec
L
KO
W
Dec
W
KO
W
KO

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
3 of 11
KO/TKO Losses
1
Avg Fight Duration
1.6 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-1
Fight History2 UFC + 9 pre-UFC
11 fights8W2L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LSage Northcutt
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis
Nov 11, 2017DU-DEC35:00
LOSS
Method
U-DEC
Round
3
of 3
Time
5:00
Division
Lightweight
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis
2017-11-11
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