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Nick Denis

L1
“The Ninja of Love”
11-3-0
0Gatekeeper
/Age 42/Orthodox/5' 7"/135 lbs
Win %
79%
SLpM
6.5
Str Acc
53%
Str Def
36%
TD Avg
2.8
TD Def
80%
Sub Avg
0.0
Finish
100%

At a Glance

6.5
SLpM
53%
Str Acc
2.8
TD Avg
100%
Finish %
36%
Str Def
Nick Denis "The Ninja of Love" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a wrestling-based fighter. With a record of 11-3-0, the fighter carries a 79% win rate across 14 pro contests, with a 100% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include high-output striking at 6.54 significant strikes per minute and elite 80% takedown defense.
Career Arc
14 fightspeak +11 · current +10

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 93 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 73 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 98 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 75 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 75 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 30 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 48 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 98 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME93ACCURACY73KO POWER98TAKEDOWNS75TD DEFENSE75SUBMISSIONS30DURABILITY48ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Gatekeeper
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 53% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 36% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 100% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 80% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
6.54+3.12 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
5.42+2.24 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
2.80+1.28 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.00-0.40 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (5.42)Landed (6.54)
0
+1.12

Wins by Method

100%Finish
KO/TKO1091%
Submission19%
Decision00%
11 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (11)
10 KO
1 SUB
Losses (3)
1 SUB
2 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
Sub
W
KO
W
KO
W
KO
W
KO

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
24/43(56%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
33%
54%
Distance: 8Clinch: 13Ground: 3
Target
63%
25%
Head: 15Body: 6Leg: 3

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.1
Avg Control / Fight
0:08
TD Success Rate
100%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
0 of 14
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
1.3 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-0
Fight History2 UFC + 12 pre-UFC
14 fights11W1L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LRoland Delorme
UFC on FOX: Diaz vs Miller
May 5, 2012SSUB Rear Naked Choke14:59
LOSS
Method
SUB Rear Naked Choke
Round
1
of 3
Time
4:59
Division
Bantamweight
UFC on FOX: Diaz vs Miller
2012-05-05
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