12
75%
Finish Rate
5
KO / TKO
4
Submissions
2008
Pro Debut
Biography
Willie Gates is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Flyweight division.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.comStriking accuracy39%
1.8
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
4.28
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
0
/ 15 min
Takedowns
0.4
avg
Submissions
0.81
avg
Knockdowns
Reach 178 cmUFC debut Dec. 13, 2014Born Fontana, United States
How He Wins
KO / TKO5
Decision0
Submission4
Finish Rate
75%
9 of 12
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
L
W
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
Mixed Martial Arts25 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Teruto IshiharaH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | Urijah Faber's A1 Combat 9 | Mar 18, 2023 |
| Loss |  Musa ToliverH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | LXF 8: The Return | Jan 14, 2023 |
| Loss | Ryan MacDonaldH2H | TKO (punches) | R3 | Art of Scrap 3 | Oct 30, 2021 |
| Loss | Marvin GarciaH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | KOTC: Sin Rival | 2019 |
| Loss | George GarciaH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | CXF 15: Rage in the Cage | 2018 |
| Loss | Andre EwellH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R3 | KOTC: Never Quit | Sep 2, 2017 |
| Loss | Ulka Sasaki | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Arlovski | May 8, 2016 |
| Loss | Dustin OrtizH2H | TKO (elbows and punches) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Saint Preux | Aug 8, 2015 |
| Win | Darrell MontagueH2H | TKO (knees to the body and elbows) | R1 | The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale | Jul 12, 2015 |
| Loss | John MoragaH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R3 | UFC on Fox: dos Santos vs. Miocic | Dec 13, 2014 |
| Win | Hector SandovalH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | TPF 21: All or Nothing | Nov 6, 2014 |
| Win | Jimmy MarquezH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | Gladiator Challenge: Glove Up | Oct 4, 2014 |
| Win | Chris ChavezH2H | KO (knee) | R1 | Gladiator Challenge: Battle Ready | Aug 23, 2014 |
| Win | Eddy GonzalezH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | Gladiator Challenge: Night of the Champions | Jul 19, 2014 |
| Win | Mario CasaresH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | Gladiator Challenge: Nitro | Apr 5, 2014 |
| Loss | Anthony PeralesH2H | Submission (armbar) | R3 | SCMMA 2: Inland Empire Strikes Again | May 18, 2013 |
| Win | Justin SantistevanH2H | Submission | R1 | Gladiator Challenge: Battleground | Mar 24, 2013 |
| Win | Gary FranklinH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Gladiator Challenge: Heat Returns | Oct 28, 2012 |
| Loss | Federico LopezH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | MEZ Sports: Pandemonium 7 | Aug 18, 2012 |
| Win | Jason CarbajalH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | FCOC: Fight Club OC | Jun 7, 2012 |
| Win | Keenan LewisH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | National Fight Alliance: Valley Invasion 2 | Apr 6, 2012 |
| Win | Thomas CasarezH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | LBFN 13: Long Beach Fight Night 13 | Nov 20, 2011 |
| Win | Skylar ReiderH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | LBFN 11: Long Beach Fight Night 11 | Jan 2, 2011 |
| Loss | Jimmie RiveraH2H | Submission (triangle choke) | R3 | Bellator 2 | Apr 10, 2009 |
| Loss | Robbie PeraltaH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | GC 85: Cross Fire | Oct 25, 2008 |
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