Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Kuiper and Natal met in a three-round middleweight fight at UFC 143 on Saturday, February 4. Kuiper is 12-5 overall and makes a UFC debut. Natal is 21-9-1 and 1-1-1. Kuiper gives up three inches of reach. Natal won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Kuiper (UFC debut) | Natal |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 73" | 76" |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | — | 1-1-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | — | 1.9 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | — | 2.0 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | — | 34% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | — | 60% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | — | 0.0 |
| Takedowns / 15 | — | 2.3 |
| Takedown Accuracy | — | 39% |
| Takedown Defense | — | 74% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | — | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | — | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | — | 0% |
| Finished Rate | — | 0% |
| Went the Distance | — | 100% |
| Average Fight Time | — | 15:00 |