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Mats Nilsson

L2
11-4-1
0Prospect
/Age 42/Orthodox/6' 1"/170 lbs
Win %
73%
SLpM
3.0
Str Acc
39%
Str Def
63%
TD Avg
3.9
TD Def
44%
Sub Avg
2.3
Finish
64%

At a Glance

3.0
SLpM
39%
Str Acc
3.9
TD Avg
64%
Finish %
63%
Str Def
Mats Nilsson is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a submission grappler. With a record of 11-4-1, the fighter carries a 69% win rate across 16 pro contests, finishing 64% of opponents inside the distance. Standout traits include elite takedown frequency (3.9 per 15 min) and active submission threat from the ground.
Career Arc
15 fightspeak +11 · current +9

Skill Profile

VOLUME44ACCURACY38KO POWER39TAKEDOWNS95TD DEFENSE25SUBMISSIONS98DURABILITY61ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
2.99-0.43 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
5.62+2.44 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
3.87+2.35 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
2.30+1.90 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (5.62)Landed (2.99)
0
-2.63

Wins by Method

64%Finish
KO/TKO218%
Submission545%
Decision436%
11 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (11)
2 KO
5 SUB
4 DEC
Losses (4)
1 KO
1 DEC
2 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
Dec
L
KO
W
KO
W
Dec
W
Sub

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
5 of 15
KO/TKO Losses
1
Avg Fight Duration
2.0 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-1
Fight History2 UFC + 13 pre-UFC
15 fights11W2L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LOmari Akhmedov
UFC 182: Jones vs Cormier
Jan 3, 2015DU-DEC35:00
LOSS
Method
U-DEC
Round
3
of 3
Time
5:00
Division
Welterweight
UFC 182: Jones vs Cormier
2015-01-03
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