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Mike Nickels

W1
9-5-0
0Gatekeeper
/Age 54/Orthodox/6' 4"/205 lbs
Win %
64%
SLpM
4.4
Str Acc
52%
Str Def
64%
TD Avg
11.1
TD Def
—
Sub Avg
2.8
Finish
100%

At a Glance

4.4
SLpM
52%
Str Acc
11.1
TD Avg
100%
Finish %
64%
Str Def
Mike Nickels is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a submission grappler. With a record of 9-5-0, the fighter carries a 64% win rate across 14 pro contests, with a 100% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include elite takedown frequency (11.1 per 15 min) and active submission threat from the ground.
Career Arc
14 fightspeak +8 · current +8

Skill Profile

VOLUME64ACCURACY70KO POWER30TAKEDOWNS98TD DEFENSE2SUBMISSIONS98DURABILITY62ACTIVITY78
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Gatekeeper
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
4.44+1.02 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
1.11-2.07 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
11.11+9.59 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
2.80+2.40 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (1.11)Landed (4.44)
0
+3.33

Wins by Method

100%Finish
KO/TKO111%
Submission889%
Decision00%
9 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (9)
1 KO
8 SUB
Losses (5)
1 SUB
4 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

W
Sub
W
Sub
W
Sub
W
Sub
L
Sub

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
0 of 14
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
1.4 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-0
Fight History2 UFC + 12 pre-UFC
14 fights9W1L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
WKyle Seals
Dec 11, 2010SSUB
WIN
Method
SUB
Round
of 3
Time
—
Division
—
2010-12-11
?Unknown
Sep 10, 2010KTKO11:30
?Unknown
Dec 4, 2009SSUB
WUnknown
Oct 2, 2009SSUB34:02
WJames Funny
Apr 11, 2009SSUB
WVladimir Vuckovic
Jun 13, 2008SSUB
?Unknown
Jul 7, 2007SSUB12:14
LStephan Bonnar
UFC 73: Stacked
Jul 7, 2007SSUB Rear Naked Choke12:14
WUnknown
Jun 24, 2006SSUB13:10
WWes Combs
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Ortiz vs. Team Shamrock Finale
Jun 24, 2006SSUB Rear Naked Choke13:10
?Unknown
The Ultimate Fighter SeasonThe Ultimate Fighter Season 3
Feb 18, 2006DDECUnanimous
WNoah Inhofer
ROFROF 19: Showdown
Sep 10, 2005SSUB24:06
WJames Meyers
ROFROF 14: No Mercy
Dec 11, 2004KTKO12:33
WUnknown
Sep 24, 2004SSUB