Michael Jan Hugo Kuiper was born on June 7,1989 and is a Dutch mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Light Heavyweight division.
11 Facts About Michael Kuiper
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Michael Kuiper made his mixed martial arts debut in February 2009 and defeated his opponent, Ahmed Sultan, with a triangle choke.
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Michael Kuiper went on to have a further six fights that same year, winning all of them in the first or second round.
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Michael Kuiper faced Jared Hamman on August 11,2012 at UFC 150.
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Michael Kuiper was expected to face Thiago Perpetuo on January 19,2013 at UFC on FX 7.
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On December 27, it was announced that Magalhaes had pulled out of the bout and that Michael Kuiper would be shifted to UFC on Fox 6 on January 26,2013 to face Buddy Roberts.
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Michael Kuiper next faced Tom Lawlor on April 6,2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 9.
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Michael Kuiper lost via submission early in the second round.
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Michael Kuiper faced Brad Scott on October 26,2013 at UFC Fight Night 30.
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Michael Kuiper lost the fight via front choke submission in the first round, and was released from the promotion shortly after.
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Michael Kuiper fought fellow former UFC fighter Matt Riddle in the co-main event of Titan FC 27 on February 28,2014.