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Joe Merritt
Fighter

Joe Merritt

"Slash"
7-2-0United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 6-0
NEXT FIGHT

No upcoming fight scheduled.

CAREER SUMMARY

Joe Merritt holds a professional MMA record of 7-2-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 9 bouts on record. Joe Merritt has won 7 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 0 by decision. Of 2 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Joe Merritt lands 1.53 significant strikes per minute with 58% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: June 27, 2015. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
6'0"183 cm
Weight
170 lbs77 kg
Reach
73"185 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1984-03-07
Age
42
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
United States

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 7-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed1.53per min
58% accuracy
Strikes absorbed0.73per min
66% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
0% success
Takedowns stuffed68%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

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

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Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Robert Allensworth
    Gladiator Challenge· Jul 2, 2016· 6-2 vs 0-2
    TKO
    R2 · 2:10
  2. LOSS
    vs Felipe Fogolin
    RFA 33: Townsend vs. Chavez· Dec 11, 2015· Welterweight· 6-1 vs 7-2
    SUB
    R2 · 0:50
  3. LOSS
    vs Alex Oliveira
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Machida vs Romero· Jun 27, 2015· Welterweight· 6-0 vs 12-3-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. WIN
    vs Steven Ciaccio
    RFA 21: Juusola vs. Baghdad· Dec 5, 2014· Welterweight· 5-0 vs 4-1
    TKO
    R3 · 4:31
  5. WIN
    vs Dillon Woods
    Gladiator Challenge· Oct 4, 2014· 4-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:28
  6. WIN
    vs Dominique Chisem
    Gladiator Challenge· Apr 5, 2014· 3-0 vs 4-9
    TKO
    R1 · 0:22
  7. WIN
    vs Roger Kelly
    Submission Championship 3· Sep 7, 2013· Welterweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R3 · 0:39
  8. WIN
    vs Gino Guidi
    XFS: Summer Fight Night· Jun 21, 2013· 1-0 vs 0-0
    TKO
    R1 · 0:49
  9. WIN
    vs Drew Reed
    Kingdom Promotions 2· Jun 23, 2012· Middleweight· 0-0 vs 2-7
    TKO
    R1 · 1:35

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1637▲12
Peak
1684Dec 5, 2014
Rated fights
9
1500160017002013201420152016Jun 23, 2012 · 1533Jun 21, 2013 · 1570Sep 7, 2013 · 1601Apr 5, 2014 · 1618Oct 4, 2014 · 1640Dec 5, 2014 · 1684Jun 27, 2015 · 1660Dec 11, 2015 · 1625Jul 2, 2016 · 16371637

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Frequently asked questions

When does Joe Merritt fight next?

Joe Merritt has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Joe Merritt's record?

Joe Merritt's professional MMA record is 7-2-0.

Who is Joe Merritt fighting next?

Joe Merritt's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Joe Merritt fight last?

Joe Merritt most recently fought Alex Oliveira at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Romero on Saturday, June 27, 2015, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Joe Merritt fight in?

Joe Merritt fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Joe Merritt have?

Joe Merritt has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How tall is Joe Merritt?

Joe Merritt is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.

How much does Joe Merritt weigh?

Joe Merritt weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Joe Merritt's reach?

Joe Merritt has a reach of 73" (185 cm).

How old is Joe Merritt?

Joe Merritt is 42 years old (born Mar 7, 1984).

Where is Joe Merritt from?

Joe Merritt is from United States.