Last fight
UFC Fight Night
Win
Kelleher vs Pilarte
Aug. 21, 2021
Stats & Records
2
Wins by Knockout
4
Wins by Submission
2
Wins by Decision
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 49
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 103
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 2
- Takedowns Attempted
- 7
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
Bethesda, United States
Fighting style
Boxer
Age
33
Height
72.00
Weight
136.00
Octagon Debut
Jul. 20, 2019
Reach
74.00
Leg reach
39.00
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2009
- Has won five of his last eight (5-2, 1 NC)
- Two wins by KO, four by submission (RNC, 3 armbar)
- Four first round finishes
- Origin of nickname: “An author and widely recognized prophet, Luke Holter, called me this while praying for me.”
UFC History
UFC Fight Night (8/21/21) Pilarte lost a three-round unanimous decision to Brian Kelleher
UFC 247 (2/8/20) Pilarte’s loss to Journey Newson was overturned to a no contest when Newson failed a post-fight drug test
UFC on ESPN (7/20/19) Pilarte lost a three round split decision to Felipe Colares
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 2
Episode five (7/17/18) Pilarte submitted Vince Morales via rear naked choke at 1:52 of the second round
Q&A
TRAINING: Two sessions daily, two hours each - striking and then BJJ / wrestling
When and why did you start training for fighting? I was 12 years old. I grew up watching boxing.
What titles have you held? BJJ tourney titles
Do you have any heroes? Jesus Christ
What would it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Everything I have ever worked for; my life’s work.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, a degree in General Business.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Local, state and national BJJ medals.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: BJJ purple belt
Favorite grappling technique: Armbar
Favorite Striking technique: Any punch that lands.
