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Willie Gates

"Whoop Ass"
12-13-0United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Pro bare-knuckle 1-0BKFC record 1-0-0

Last fight: Loss vs Teruto Ishihara · Submission · Mar 18, 2023

12-13-0 · 9 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
WINvs Brandon MenesesKO · R1 01:22
BKFCBKFC 76 Texas: Soto vs Bonner·June 21, 2025

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CAREER SUMMARY

Willie Gates holds a professional MMA record of 12-13-0. Gates has won 12 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 13 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 7 by submission. In the UFC, Gates lands 1.80 significant strikes per minute with 39% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Gates also has 1 recorded Bare-Knuckle Boxing bout. Most recent fight: June 21, 2025. Tracked organizations: BKFC, UFC, BELLATOR.

Profile

Height
5'8"173 cm
Weight
125 lbs57 kg
Reach
72"183 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Jan 21, 1987
Age
39
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Fontana, California

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Teruto Ishihara
    Urijah Faber's A1 Combat 9· Mar 18, 2023· Bantamweight· 12-13 vs 13-10-3
    SUB
    R1 · 3:12
  2. LOSS
    vs Musa Toliver
    LXF 8: The Return· Jan 14, 2023· Bantamweight· 12-12 vs 11-12-1
    SD
  3. LOSS
    vs Ryan MacDonald
    Art of Scrap 3· Oct 30, 2021· Catchweight· 12-11 vs 11-2
    TKO
    R3 · 1:56
  4. LOSS
    vs Marvin Garcia
    KOTC: Sin Rival· Mar 10, 2019· Bantamweight· 12-10 vs 12-3
    UD
  5. LOSS
    vs George Garcia
    CXF 15: Rage in the Cage· Oct 20, 2018· Bantamweight· 12-9 vs 8-3
    SUB
    R2 · 2:33
  6. LOSS
    vs Andre Ewell
    KOTC: Never Quit· Sep 2, 2017· Flyweight· 12-8 vs 9-3
    SUB
    R3 · 2:47
  7. LOSS
    vs Yuta Sasaki
    UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Arlovski· May 8, 2016· Flyweight· 12-7 vs 19-3-2
    SUB
    R2 · 3:30
  8. LOSS
    vs Dustin Ortiz
    UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Saint Preux· Aug 8, 2015· Flyweight· 12-6 vs 15-4
    TKO
    R3 · 2:58
  9. WIN
    vs Darrell Montague
    UFC · The Ultimate Fighter Finale: American Top Team vs Blackzilians· Jul 12, 2015· Flyweight· 12-5 vs 13-5
    TKO
    R1 · 1:36
  10. LOSS
    vs John Moraga
    UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs Miocic· Dec 13, 2014· Flyweight· 11-5 vs 16-3
    SUB
    R3 · 4:06
  11. WIN
    vs Hector Sandoval
    Tachi PF 21· Nov 6, 2014· Flyweight· 11-4 vs 8-2
    TKO
    R1 · 1:23
  12. WIN
    vs Jimmy Marquez
    Gladiator Challenge· Oct 4, 2014· 10-4 vs 1-8
    SUB
    R1 · 1:36
  13. WIN
    vs Chris Chavez
    Gladiator Challenge· Aug 23, 2014· 9-4 vs 0-4
    TKO
    R1 · 1:10
  14. WIN
    vs Eddy Gonzalez
    Gladiator Challenge· Jul 19, 2014· 8-4 vs 0-3
    SUB
    R1 · 0:20
  15. WIN
    vs Mario Casares
    Gladiator Challenge· Apr 5, 2014· Featherweight· 7-4 vs 0-6
    SUB
    R1 · 1:59
  16. LOSS
    vs Anthony Perales
    Submission Promotions· May 18, 2013· 6-4 vs 4-2
    SUB
  17. WIN
    vs Justin Santistevan
    Gladiator Challenge· Mar 24, 2013· 6-3 vs 2-8
    SUB
    R1 · 0:28
  18. WIN
    vs Gary Franklin
    Gladiator Challenge· Oct 28, 2012· 5-3 vs 0-4
    TKO
    R1 · 0:15
  19. LOSS
    vs Federico Lopez
    Pandemonium· Aug 18, 2012· 4-3 vs 7-5
    DEC
  20. WIN
    vs Jason Carbajal
    Fight Club OC· Jun 7, 2012· Flyweight· 4-2 vs 5-2
    UD
  21. WIN
    vs Keenan Lewis
    National Fight Alliance· Apr 6, 2012· 3-2 vs 1-2
    DEC
  22. WIN
    vs Thomas Cazarez
    Long Beach Fight Night· Nov 20, 2011· 2-2 vs 4-6
    DEC
  23. WIN
    vs Skylar Reider
    Long Beach Fight Night· Jan 2, 2011· 1-2 vs 1-1
    TKO
  24. LOSS
    vs Jimmie Rivera
    BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 2· Apr 10, 2009· 0-2 vs 3-1
    SUB
    R3 · 3:17
  25. LOSS
    vs Robert Peralta
    Gladiator Challenge· Oct 25, 2008· 0-1 vs 6-2
    TKO

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Flyweight roster (208 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
One-Shot Power
98 · top 1% in division
Fast Hands
99 · best in division
Punch power98
Kick power97
Punch speed99
Kick speed95
Accuracy86
Takedowns60
Ground striking93
Submissions42
Chin66
Body strength66
Cardio79

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 12-13-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed1.80per min
39% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.28per min
39% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
Takedowns stuffed68%
Submission attempts0.4per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 1-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed1.80per min
39% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.28per min
39% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
Takedowns stuffed68%
Submission attempts0.4per 15 min
Pro bare-knuckleRecord: 1-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed22.68per min
69% accuracy
Strikes absorbed11.71per min
47% avoided
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Willie Gates sits in the top 25.

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Salary & career earnings

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1509▼8
Peak
1648Jul 12, 2015
Rated fights
25
14001500160020092012201520182021Oct 25, 2008 · 1456Apr 10, 2009 · 1417Jan 2, 2011 · 1488Nov 20, 2011 · 1518Apr 6, 2012 · 1543Jun 7, 2012 · 1576Aug 18, 2012 · 1556Oct 28, 2012 · 1571Mar 24, 2013 · 1582May 18, 2013 · 1554Apr 5, 2014 · 1566Jul 19, 2014 · 1582Aug 23, 2014 · 1595Oct 4, 2014 · 1604Nov 6, 2014 · 1634Dec 13, 2014 · 1610Jul 12, 2015 · 1648Aug 8, 2015 · 1622May 8, 2016 · 1613Sep 2, 2017 · 1587Oct 20, 2018 · 1571Mar 10, 2019 · 1562Oct 30, 2021 · 1523Jan 14, 2023 · 1517Mar 18, 2023 · 15091509

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Frequently asked questions

When does Willie Gates fight next?

Willie Gates has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Willie Gates's record?

Willie Gates's professional MMA record is 12-13-0.

Who is Willie Gates fighting next?

Willie Gates's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Willie Gates fight last?

Willie Gates most recently fought Brandon Meneses at BKFC 76 Texas: Soto vs Bonner on Saturday, June 21, 2025, WIN (Knockout).

What weight class does Willie Gates fight in?

Willie Gates fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Willie Gates have?

Willie Gates has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How tall is Willie Gates?

Willie Gates is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Willie Gates weigh?

Willie Gates weighs 125 lbs (57 kg).

What is Willie Gates's reach?

Willie Gates has a reach of 72" (183 cm).

How old is Willie Gates?

Willie Gates is 39 years old (born Jan 21, 1987).

Where is Willie Gates from?

Willie Gates is from the United States.

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