Fighter

John Cofer

"The Potter"

8-4-0★ 1bonus United States

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 1-1

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John Cofer holds a professional MMA record of 8-4-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 14 bouts on record. John Cofer has won 9 fights: 1 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, John Cofer lands 2.73 significant strikes per minute with 41% accuracy and averages 1.22 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: December 15, 2012. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 73"185 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: 1984-04-29
Age: 42
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Savannah, Georgia, United States

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 8-4-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.73per min

41% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.43per min

62% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.22per 15 min

50% success

Takedowns stuffed64%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Bonus résumé

John Cofer has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ FOTN ×1

★ FOTNvs Justin Lawrence · The Ultimate Fighter: Live FinaleJun 1, 2012

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

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

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Career history

WIN
vs Chad Livingston
XFC 24: Collision Course· Jun 14, 2013· Featherweight· 7-4 vs 3-0
UD
LOSS
vs Mike Rio
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale· Dec 15, 2012· Lightweight· 7-3 vs 8-1
SUB
R3 · 4:11
LOSS
vs Justin Lawrence
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale· Jun 1, 2012· Lightweight· 7-2 vs 3-0
TKO
R3 · 0:19
FOTN
LOSS
vs Vinc Pichel
The Ultimate Fighter Season 15· Apr 20, 2012· Lightweight· 8-2
SUB
R1 · 0:44
WIN
vs Mark Glover
The Ultimate Fighter Season 15· Mar 9, 2012· Lightweight· 7-2
UD
WIN
vs Marius Cujba
International Sport Combat Federation· Oct 1, 2011· 6-2 vs 5-0
DEC
WIN
vs Ryan DeRocher
Real Fighting Championships· Jul 29, 2011· 5-2 vs 1-1
SUB
WIN
vs Harry Johnson
Tennessee Regional· Mar 4, 2011· 4-2 vs 4-4
SUB
WIN
vs Gert Kocani
Bangkok Fight Night· Dec 4, 2010· 3-2 vs 4-1
DEC
LOSS
vs Joe Elmore
National Fighting Championship· Feb 5, 2010· 3-1 vs 1-1
TKO
WIN
vs Ronnie Rogers
Bangkok Fight Night· Dec 4, 2009· 2-1 vs 2-2
DEC
WIN
vs Charles Cooper
Georgia Regional· Oct 10, 2009· 1-1 vs 1-4
TKO
LOSS
vs Jon Queiroz
Georgia Regional· Feb 21, 2009· 1-0 vs 1-0
DEC
WIN
vs Lawson McClure
Georgia Regional· May 17, 2008· 0-0 vs 2-0
SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1586▲23
Peak: 1650Mar 9, 2012
Rated fights: 14

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Frequently asked questions

When does John Cofer fight next?

John Cofer has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is John Cofer's record?

John Cofer's professional MMA record is 8-4-0.

Who is John Cofer fighting next?

John Cofer's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did John Cofer fight last?

John Cofer most recently fought Mike Rio at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale on Saturday, December 15, 2012, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does John Cofer fight in?

John Cofer fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does John Cofer have?

John Cofer has 1 win by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has John Cofer won?

John Cofer has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is John Cofer?

John Cofer is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does John Cofer weigh?

John Cofer weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is John Cofer's reach?

John Cofer has a reach of 73" (185 cm).

How old is John Cofer?

John Cofer is 42 years old (born Apr 29, 1984).

Where is John Cofer from?

John Cofer is from United States.

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