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Gaetano Pirrello

"El Tigre"
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Last fight: Win vs Salvatore Liga · Submission · Jul 5, 2025

17-7-1 · 15 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
WINvs Salvatore LigaSUB · R1 3:22
PFLPFL Europe 2: Brussels 2025·July 5, 2025

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CAREER SUMMARY

Gaetano Pirrello holds a professional MMA record of 17-7-1. Pirrello has won 17 fights: 11 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 4 by submission. Most recent fight: July 5, 2025. Tracked organizations: PFL, UFC.

Profile

Height
5'7"170 cm
Weight
135 lbs61 kg
Reach
65"165 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Apr 29, 1992
Age
34
Nationality
Belgium
Birthplace
La Louvière, Belgium

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Salvatore Liga
    PFL Europe 2: Brussels 2025· Jul 5, 2025· Featherweight· 17-7-1 vs 5-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:22
  2. WIN
    vs Joziro Boye
    EBD 9· Oct 7, 2023· Featherweight· 16-7-1 vs 19-8-1
    UD
  3. LOSS
    vs Douglas Silva de Andrade
    UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Walker· Oct 2, 2021· Bantamweight· 15-7-1 vs 27-4
    TKO
    R1 · 2:04
  4. LOSS
    vs Ricky Simon
    UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Magny· Jan 20, 2021· Bantamweight· 15-6-1 vs 17-3
    SUB
    R2 · 4:00
  5. WIN
    vs Enzo Maria Iezzi
    European Beatdown 7· Oct 12, 2019· Bantamweight· 15-5-1 vs 7-6
    TKO
    R1 · 2:11
  6. WIN
    vs Percy Herrera
    European Beatdown 4· Oct 13, 2018· Bantamweight· 14-5-1 vs 6-5
    TKO
    R1 · 3:13
  7. LOSS
    vs Joziro Boye
    Strength & Honor Championship· May 6, 2018· 13-5-1 vs 15-5-1
    TKO
  8. WIN
    vs Carlos Eduardo de Azevedo
    European Beatdown 3· Mar 17, 2018· Bantamweight· 13-4-1 vs 12-13-2
    TKO
    R1
  9. WIN
    vs Manolo Scianna
    European Beatdown 2· Oct 14, 2017· Featherweight· 12-4-1 vs 7-2
    DEC
  10. WIN
    vs Alfonso Perez
    European Beatdown 1· Dec 3, 2016· Featherweight· 11-4-1 vs 5-10-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:14
  11. LOSS
    vs Daniel Requeijo
    AFL 6: Canarias· Dec 12, 2015· Featherweight· 10-4-1 vs 7-2
    SUB
    R2 · 2:16
  12. WIN
    vs Lasha Jiquiri
    · Jun 27, 2015· 10-3-1 vs 0-3
    SUB
    R1 · 3:06
  13. WIN
    vs Joziro Boye
    Fightor 1: Lister vs. Knaap· Jan 17, 2015· Catchweight· 9-3-1 vs 8-4-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:13
  14. LOSS
    vs Arnold Allen
    Cage Warriors 71· Aug 22, 2014· Featherweight· 8-3-1 vs 8-1
    UD
  15. WIN
    vs Farid el Said
    SHC 8· Sep 21, 2013· Catchweight· 8-2-1 vs 2-1-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:08
  16. LOSS
    vs Vladimir Egoyan
    Global Fight Club 2· Jun 2, 2013· Featherweight· 7-2-1 vs 16-2
    SUB
    R1 · 1:31
  17. LOSS
    vs Igor Egorov
    ProFC 44: Rumble In Chekhov· Dec 2, 2012· Lightweight· 7-1-1 vs 5-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:04
  18. WIN
    vs Alexey Makhno
    ProFC 42: Oplot Challenge· Oct 13, 2012· Lightweight· 7-0-1 vs 3-1
    TKO
    R2 · 5:00
  19. WIN
    vs Christophe Chapuis
    Hard Fighting Championship· Jun 23, 2012· 6-0-1 vs 7-8
    TKO
  20. WIN
    vs Ahmet Yalbirdak
    Strength & Honor Championship· Mar 24, 2012· 5-0-1 vs 6-3
    TKO
  21. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Hard Fighting Championship· Feb 11, 2012· 4-0-1
    TKO
  22. WIN
    vs Djibril Diouf
    Belgium Regional· Nov 26, 2011· 3-0-1 vs 0-4
    SUB
  23. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Hard Fighting Championship· Oct 29, 2011· 2-0-1
    TKO
  24. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Shooto Europe· May 14, 2011· 1-0-1
    SUB
  25. DRAW
    vs Unknown opponent
    Octagon Fighting Club· Oct 17, 2009· 0-0-1
    DRAW

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Osman Gym

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 17-7-1 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed1.80per min
55% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.49per min
43% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
0% success
Takedowns stuffed40%
Submission attempts1.0per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 0-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed0.99per min
55% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.44per min
43% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
Takedowns stuffed30%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
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Salary & career earnings

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1578▲16
Peak
1651Oct 12, 2019
Rated fights
21
150015501600165020122015201820212024Nov 26, 2011 · 1532Mar 24, 2012 · 1579Jun 23, 2012 · 1605Oct 13, 2012 · 1646Dec 2, 2012 · 1599Jun 2, 2013 · 1574Sep 21, 2013 · 1596Aug 22, 2014 · 1581Jan 17, 2015 · 1607Jun 27, 2015 · 1619Dec 12, 2015 · 1588Dec 3, 2016 · 1598Oct 14, 2017 · 1617Mar 17, 2018 · 1635May 6, 2018 · 1612Oct 13, 2018 · 1634Oct 12, 2019 · 1651Jan 20, 2021 · 1614Oct 2, 2021 · 1602Oct 7, 2023 · 1580Jul 5, 2025 · 15781578

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Frequently asked questions

When does Gaetano Pirrello fight next?

Gaetano Pirrello has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Gaetano Pirrello's record?

Gaetano Pirrello's professional MMA record is 17-7-1.

Who is Gaetano Pirrello fighting next?

Gaetano Pirrello's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Gaetano Pirrello fight last?

Gaetano Pirrello most recently fought Salvatore Liga at PFL Europe 2: Brussels 2025 on Saturday, July 5, 2025, WIN (Submission).

What weight class does Gaetano Pirrello fight in?

Gaetano Pirrello fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Gaetano Pirrello have?

Gaetano Pirrello has 11 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How tall is Gaetano Pirrello?

Gaetano Pirrello is 5'7" (170 cm) tall.

How much does Gaetano Pirrello weigh?

Gaetano Pirrello weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Gaetano Pirrello's reach?

Gaetano Pirrello has a reach of 65" (165 cm).

How old is Gaetano Pirrello?

Gaetano Pirrello is 34 years old (born Apr 29, 1992).

Where is Gaetano Pirrello from?

Gaetano Pirrello is from Belgium.

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