Fighter

George Sotiropoulos

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George Sotiropoulos holds a professional MMA record of 14-7-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 26 bouts on record. George Sotiropoulos has won 16 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, George Sotiropoulos lands 2.61 significant strikes per minute with 27% accuracy and averages 2.32 takedowns per 15 minutes. George Sotiropoulos also has 1 recorded Boxing bout. Most recent fight: October 19, 2013. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'10"178 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 71"180 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1977-07-09
Age: 49
Nationality: Australia
Birthplace: Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)

Submission Threat

98 · top 3% in division

Punch power45

Kick power47

Punch speed49

Kick speed49

Accuracy49

Takedowns96

Ground striking94

Submissions98

Chin75

Body strength73

Cardio95

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 14-7-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.61per min

27% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.52per min

67% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.32per 15 min

31% success

Takedowns stuffed53%

Submission attempts1.6per 15 min

Bonus résumé

George Sotiropoulos has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses.

★ FOTN ×2

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 2 pre-2012 awards are not priced — amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what George Sotiropoulos earns per fight.

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Career history

NC
vs Josh Togo
Hex Fight Series 26· May 26, 2023· Lightweight· 14-7 vs 12-4
NC
LOSS
vs Mike Ricci
Titan FC 29· Aug 22, 2014· Lightweight· 14-6 vs 9-4
UD
LOSS
vs KJ Noons
UFCUFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos III· Oct 19, 2013· Lightweight· 14-5 vs 11-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Ross Pearson
UFCUFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson· Dec 16, 2012· Lightweight
TKO
R3 · 0:41
LOSS
vs Ross Pearson
UFC on FX 6· Dec 14, 2012· Lightweight· 14-4 vs 13-6
TKO
R3 · 0:41
LOSS
vs Rafael Dos Anjos
UFCUFC 132: Cruz vs Faber· Jul 2, 2011· Lightweight· 14-3 vs 14-5
TKO
R1 · 0:59
LOSS
vs Dennis Siver
UFCUFC 127: Penn vs Fitch· Feb 26, 2011· Lightweight· 14-2 vs 17-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Joe Lauzon
UFCUFC 123: RAMPAGE vs MACHIDA· Nov 21, 2010· Lightweight· 13-2 vs 19-5
SUB
R2 · 2:43
FOTN
WIN
vs Kurt Pellegrino
UFCUFC 116: Lesnar vs Carwin· Jul 3, 2010· Lightweight· 12-2 vs 16-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Joe Stevenson
UFCUFC 110: NOGUEIRA vs VELASQUEZ· Feb 20, 2010· Lightweight· 11-2 vs 31-10
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Jason Dent
UFCUFC 106: ORTIZ vs GRIFFIN 2· Nov 21, 2009· Lightweight· 10-2 vs 21-9
SUB
R2 · 4:36
WIN
vs George Roop
UFCUFC 101: DECLARATION· Aug 8, 2009· Lightweight· 9-2 vs 9-4
SUB
R2 · 1:59
WIN
vs Roman Mitichyan
UFCUFC Fight Night: Florian vs Lauzon· Apr 2, 2008· Welterweight· 8-2 vs 5-1
TKO
R2 · 2:24
WIN
vs Billy Miles
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Serra vs Team Hughes FINALE· Dec 9, 2007· Welterweight· 7-2 vs 2-1
SUB
R1 · 1:36
LOSS
vs Tommy Speer
The Ultimate Fighter Season 6· Jul 15, 2007· Welterweight· 9-2
TKO
R1 · 2:59
WIN
vs Richie Hightower
The Ultimate Fighter Season 6· Jul 5, 2007· Welterweight· 8-2
SUB
R1 · 4:10
WIN
vs Jared Rollins
The Ultimate Fighter Season 6· Jun 29, 2007· Welterweight· 7-2
TKO
R1 · 3:50
WIN
vs Jung Hwan Cha
Spirit MC 11· Apr 22, 2007· Middleweight· 6-2 vs 4-3
SUB
R2 · 3:27
LOSS
vs Shinya Aoki
Shooto· Oct 14, 2006· Lightweight· 6-1 vs 8-2
DQ
R2 · 0:05
WIN
vs Shigetoshi Iwase
Japan Regional· Aug 15, 2006· 5-1 vs 5-8-1
DEC
WIN
vs Kyle Noke
Warriors Realm FC· Feb 25, 2006· 4-1 vs 11-2
DEC
WIN
vs TBA
Guam Regional· Jan 27, 2006· 3-1
DEC
LOSS
vs Kyle Noke
Warriors Realm FC· Jul 2, 2005· 3-0 vs 9-2
DEC
WIN
vs Marcio Bittencourt
Xplosion 8: Oceania vs. The World· Dec 18, 2004· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 0-0
SUB
R1 · 3:30
WIN
vs Kelly Jacobs
Warriors Realm FC· Dec 10, 2004· 1-0 vs 6-5
SUB
WIN
vs Gavin Murie
Xtreme Fighting Championships· Nov 20, 2004· 0-0 vs 4-4-1
SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1710▼8
Peak: 1820Nov 21, 2010
Rated fights: 24

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Frequently asked questions

When does George Sotiropoulos fight next?

George Sotiropoulos has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is George Sotiropoulos's record?

George Sotiropoulos's professional MMA record is 14-7-0.

Who is George Sotiropoulos fighting next?

George Sotiropoulos's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did George Sotiropoulos fight last?

George Sotiropoulos most recently fought KJ Noons at UFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos III on Saturday, October 19, 2013, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does George Sotiropoulos fight in?

George Sotiropoulos fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does George Sotiropoulos have?

George Sotiropoulos has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 9 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has George Sotiropoulos won?

George Sotiropoulos has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night.

How tall is George Sotiropoulos?

George Sotiropoulos is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does George Sotiropoulos weigh?

George Sotiropoulos weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is George Sotiropoulos's reach?

George Sotiropoulos has a reach of 71" (180 cm).

How old is George Sotiropoulos?

George Sotiropoulos is 49 years old (born Jul 9, 1977).

Where is George Sotiropoulos from?

George Sotiropoulos is from Australia.

CAREER SUMMARY