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USA Willie Gates

"Whoop Ass"

12-13

Bantamweight
Willie Gates

Wins

12

5 KO/TKO - 20%
4 submission - 16%
3 decision - 12%

13

Losses

12% - 3 KO/TKO
28% - 7 submission
12% - 3 decision
hometown Fontana, California Fontana, California
Age
38 (1987-01-21)
Height
5′8″ (173 cm)
Reach 6′0″ (183 cm)
Weight 135 lbs (61 kg)
Stance orthodox
Gym Pinnacle MMA
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Past Fights
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Japan
Teruto Ishihara
(12-3-10)
i
19 Mar 2023
Urijah Faber's A1 Combat 9
Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD1 3:12
Japan
Teruto Ishihara
(12-3-10)
i
Urijah Faber's A1 Combat 9
19 Mar 2023 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD1 3:12
USA
Musa Toliver
(10-1-12)
i
15 Jan 2023
LXF 8 : The Return
 Decision (Split) RD3 5:00
USA
Musa Toliver
(10-1-12)
i
LXF 8 : The Return
15 Jan 2023 Decision (Split) RD3 5:00
USA
Ryan MacDonald
(10-2)
i
30 Oct 2021
Art of Scrap 3 : Filho vs. Brooks
 KO/TKO (Ref Stoppage from Strikes) RD3 1:56
USA
Ryan MacDonald
(10-2)
i
Art of Scrap 3 : Filho vs. Brooks
30 Oct 2021 KO/TKO (Ref Stoppage from Strikes) RD3 1:56
USA
Marvin Garcia
(11-3)
i
11 Mar 2019
KOTC : Sin Rival
 Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
USA
Marvin Garcia
(11-3)
i
KOTC : Sin Rival
11 Mar 2019 Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
USA
George Garcia
(7-3)
i
21 Oct 2018
CXF 15 : Rage in the Cage
 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD2 2:33
USA
George Garcia
(7-3)
i
CXF 15 : Rage in the Cage
21 Oct 2018 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD2 2:33
USA
Andre Ewell
(8-3)
i
03 Sep 2017
KOTC : Never Quit
 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD3 2:47
USA
Andre Ewell
(8-3)
i
KOTC : Never Quit
03 Sep 2017 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD3 2:47
Japan
Ulka Sasaki
(18-2-3)
i
08 May 2016
UFC Fight Night 87 : Overeem vs. Arlovski
 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD2 3:30
Japan
Ulka Sasaki
(18-2-3)
i
UFC Fight Night 87 : Overeem vs. Arlovski
08 May 2016 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD2 3:30
USA
Dustin Ortiz
(14-4)
i
09 Aug 2015
UFC Fight Night 73 : Teixeira vs. St. Preux
 KO/TKO (Ground and Pound) RD3 2:58
USA
Dustin Ortiz
(14-4)
i
UFC Fight Night 73 : Teixeira vs. St. Preux
09 Aug 2015 KO/TKO (Ground and Pound) RD3 2:58
USA
Darrell Montague
(14-4)
i
13 Jul 2015
The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale
KO/TKO (Ground and Pound) RD1 1:36
USA
Darrell Montague
(14-4)
i
The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale
13 Jul 2015 KO/TKO (Ground and Pound) RD1 1:36
USA
John Moraga
(15-3)
i
14 Dec 2014
UFC on FOX 13 : Dos Santos vs. Miocic
 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD3 4:06
USA
John Moraga
(15-3)
i
UFC on FOX 13 : Dos Santos vs. Miocic
14 Dec 2014 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD3 4:06
Mexico
Hector Sandoval
(8-1)
i
07 Nov 2014
Tachi PF 21 : All or Nothing
 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 1:23
Mexico
Hector Sandoval
(8-1)
i
Tachi PF 21 : All or Nothing
07 Nov 2014 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 1:23
USA
Jimmy Marquez
(1-7)
i
04 Oct 2014
Gladiator Challenge : Glove Up
 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD1 1:36
USA
Jimmy Marquez
(1-7)
i
Gladiator Challenge : Glove Up
04 Oct 2014 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD1 1:36
USA
Chris Chavez
(0-3)
i
23 Aug 2014
Gladiator Challenge : Battle Ready
 KO/TKO (Knee) RD1 1:10
USA
Chris Chavez
(0-3)
i
Gladiator Challenge : Battle Ready
23 Aug 2014 KO/TKO (Knee) RD1 1:10
USA
Eddy Gonzalez
(0-2)
i
19 Jul 2014
Gladiator Challenge : Night of the Champions
 Sub (Armbar) RD1 0:20
USA
Eddy Gonzalez
(0-2)
i
Gladiator Challenge : Night of the Champions
19 Jul 2014 Sub (Armbar) RD1 0:20
USA
Mario Casares
(0-5)
i
05 Apr 2014
Gladiator Challenge : Nitro
 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD1 1:59
USA
Mario Casares
(0-5)
i
Gladiator Challenge : Nitro
05 Apr 2014 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD1 1:59
USA
Anthony Perales
(3-2)
i
18 May 2013
Sub RD3 1:43
USA
Anthony Perales
(3-2)
i
18 May 2013
Sub RD3 1:43
USA
Justin Santistevan
(2-7)
i
24 Mar 2013
Gladiator Challenge : Battleground
 Sub RD1 0:28
USA
Justin Santistevan
(2-7)
i
Gladiator Challenge : Battleground
24 Mar 2013 Sub RD1 0:28
USA
Gary Franklin
(0-3)
i
28 Oct 2012
Gladiator Challenge : Heat Returns
 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 0:15
USA
Gary Franklin
(0-3)
i
Gladiator Challenge : Heat Returns
28 Oct 2012 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 0:15
USA
Federico Lopez
(6-5)
i
18 Aug 2012
MEZ Sports - Pandemonium 7
Decision (Unanimous) RD3
USA
Federico Lopez
(6-5)
i
MEZ Sports - Pandemonium 7
18 Aug 2012 Decision (Unanimous) RD3
USA
Jason Carbajal
(5-1)
i
07 Jun 2012
FCOC - Fight Club OC
Decision (Unanimous) RD3
USA
Jason Carbajal
(5-1)
i
FCOC - Fight Club OC
07 Jun 2012 Decision (Unanimous) RD3
USA
Keenan Lewis
(1-2)
i
06 Apr 2012
Decision RD3
USA
Keenan Lewis
(1-2)
i
06 Apr 2012
Decision RD3
USA
Thomas Cazarez
(4-6)
i
20 Nov 2011
Decision RD3
USA
Thomas Cazarez
(4-6)
i
20 Nov 2011
Decision RD3
USA
Skylar Reider
(1-0)
i
02 Jan 2011
KO/TKO RD1 1:14
USA
Skylar Reider
(1-0)
i
02 Jan 2011
KO/TKO RD1 1:14
USA
Jimmie Rivera
(2-1)
i
10 Apr 2009
Bellator 2
Sub (Triangle Choke) RD3 3:17
USA
Jimmie Rivera
(2-1)
i
Bellator 2
10 Apr 2009 Sub (Triangle Choke) RD3 3:17
USA
Robbie Peralta
(5-2)
i
25 Oct 2008
KO/TKO RD1 3:50
USA
Robbie Peralta
(5-2)
i
25 Oct 2008
KO/TKO RD1 3:50

Frequently Asked Questions About Willie Gates

  • What is the famous nickname associated with Willie Gates?

    Known as "Whoop Ass" Willie Gates's nickname reflects his larger-than-life persona in the fight world.

  • How much does MMA star Willie Gates weigh?

    Weighing in at approximately 135 pounds, Willie Gates's weight aligns with his competitive category in the fighting world.

  • What is the reach of MMA fighter Willie Gates?

    Boasting a reach of 72 inches, Willie Gates employs this attribute strategically during his matches.

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