Fighter

Thomas Gifford

"The Young Lion"

17-10-0

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 9-2Boxing 0-1Grappling 1-0

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Thomas Gifford holds a professional MMA record of 17-10-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 29 bouts on record. Thomas Gifford has won 17 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 13 by submission, 1 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Thomas Gifford lands 3.97 significant strikes per minute with 37% accuracy and averages 0.50 takedowns per 15 minutes. Thomas Gifford also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Thomas Gifford also has 2 recorded Boxing bouts. Most recent fight: October 13, 2019. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'1"185 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 75"191 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1992-07-26
Age: 34
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Hot Springs, United States

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 14-9-0 (2 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.97per min

37% accuracy

Strikes absorbed6.45per min

37% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.50per 15 min

33% success

Takedowns stuffed33%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

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

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Career history

LOSS
vs Cliff Wright
Pyramid Fights 15· Feb 29, 2020· Lightweight· 17-9 vs 11-12
TKO
R1 · 0:33
LOSS
vs Mike Davis
UFCUFC Fight Night: Joanna vs Waterson· Oct 13, 2019· Lightweight· 17-8 vs 7-2
TKO
R3 · 4:45
LOSS
vs Roosevelt Roberts
UFCUFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Hermansson· Apr 28, 2019· Lightweight· 17-7 vs 7-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Chris Brown
V3 Fights 70· Oct 20, 2018· Lightweight· 16-7 vs 2-0
SD
WIN
vs Trey Ogden×2Title bout · Title win #2
KC Fighting Alliance 29· Jul 28, 2018· Lightweight· 15-7 vs 10-2
SUB
R1 · 1:04
NC
vs Cameron VanCamp
Colosseum Combat 44· Apr 21, 2018· Lightweight· 15-7 vs 10-4-1
NC
WIN
vs Trey Ogden×1Title bout · Title win #1
KC Fighting Alliance 26· Dec 2, 2017· Lightweight· 14-7 vs 9-1
SUB
R1 · 1:57
WIN
vs Hawraz Syan
Caged Power 11· Feb 24, 2017· Lightweight· 13-7 vs 3-0
SUB
R1 · 2:52
WIN
vs Tom Shoaff
HFC 29: Adams vs. Mayes· Jun 4, 2016· Lightweight· 12-7 vs 8-2
TKO
R2 · 4:34
LOSS
vs Bryant Whitaker
Midwest Fight Series 14· Jan 30, 2016· Lightweight· 12-6 vs 7-2
UD
WIN
vs Tarron Rogers
Apex Fight Night 5· Jun 27, 2015· Lightweight· 11-6 vs 3-2
SUB
R1 · 1:17
WIN
vs Wade Johnson
Legacy FC 34· Aug 29, 2014· Catchweight· 10-6 vs 7-0
TKO
R2 · 3:21
LOSS
vs Omar Zapata
SHP 34· Jul 26, 2014· Lightweight· 10-5 vs 6-4
UD
LOSS
vs Ben Brewer
V3 Fights· Jan 18, 2014· 10-4 vs 5-1
SUB
LOSS
vs Anthony Rocco Martin
3 River Throwdown 4· Sep 14, 2013· Welterweight· 10-3 vs 7-0
SUB
R2 · 2:03
WIN
vs An'Twan Williams
USA MMA 22: Lafayette vs. The World 2· Aug 17, 2013· 9-3 vs 5-3
SUB
R1 · 2:48
LOSS
vs Chris Feist
C3 Fights 38· Aug 2, 2013· Lightweight· 9-2 vs 7-0
SUB
R2 · 4:51
WIN
vs Dave Burrow
Off The Chain MMA 1· May 18, 2013· Lightweight· 8-2 vs 6-1
SUB
R1 · 1:45
WIN
vs Austin Lyons
Prize Fight MMA· Apr 27, 2013· Lightweight· 7-2 vs 9-2
TKO
R1 · 0:36
WIN
vs Harry Johnson
Prize Fight MMA· Mar 9, 2013· Lightweight· 6-2 vs 7-8
SUB
R1 · 0:58
LOSS
vs Dave Burrow
Kingdom Promotions 5· Feb 16, 2013· Lightweight· 6-1 vs 4-1
TKO
R3 · 3:00
WIN
vs Martin Brown
Florida Regional· Dec 8, 2012· 5-1 vs 5-2
SUB
WIN
vs Jason Wood
Tennessee Regional· Jun 23, 2012· 4-1 vs 6-1
SUB
LOSS
vs Cedric Marks
Louisiana Regional· Apr 21, 2012· 4-0 vs 29-21
TKO
WIN
vs David Lindsay
Cagemasters· Apr 14, 2012· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 4-2
SUB
R1 · 4:31
WIN
vs David Lindsay
Arkansas Regional· Feb 11, 2012· 2-0 vs 4-1
SUB
WIN
vs James King
Cagemasters· Nov 5, 2011· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 15-11
SUB
R1 · 2:08
NC
vs Brad Mitchell
Arkansas Regional· Sep 17, 2011· 1-0 vs 2-0
NC
R1 · 3:00
WIN
vs Jimmy Van Horn
Cagemasters· Jul 23, 2011· Featherweight· 0-0 vs 4-2
SUB
R1 · 0:56

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1661▼16
Peak: 1704Oct 20, 2018
Rated fights: 27

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Frequently asked questions

When does Thomas Gifford fight next?

Thomas Gifford has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Thomas Gifford's record?

Thomas Gifford's professional MMA record is 17-10-0.

Who is Thomas Gifford fighting next?

Thomas Gifford's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Thomas Gifford fight last?

Thomas Gifford most recently fought Mike Davis at UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs Waterson on Sunday, October 13, 2019, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Thomas Gifford fight in?

Thomas Gifford fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Thomas Gifford have?

Thomas Gifford has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 13 wins by submission.

How tall is Thomas Gifford?

Thomas Gifford is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Thomas Gifford weigh?

Thomas Gifford weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Thomas Gifford's reach?

Thomas Gifford has a reach of 75" (191 cm).

How old is Thomas Gifford?

Thomas Gifford is 34 years old (born Jul 26, 1992).

Where is Thomas Gifford from?

Thomas Gifford is from United States.

CAREER SUMMARY