Niklas Backstrom

11-3-0

IQ Score

Gatekeeper

/Featherweight/Age 36/Orthodox/6' 1"/145 lbs

Win %

79%

SLpM

1.1

Str Acc

41%

Str Def

40%

TD Avg

2.9

TD Def

72%

Sub Avg

2.2

Finish

73%

At a Glance

1.1

SLpM

41%

Str Acc

2.9

TD Avg

73%

Finish %

40%

Str Def

Backstrom profiles as a low-output fighter, aggressive wrestler, submission specialist, and high finisher.

Skill Profile

Fighter

UFC Avg

IQ Score

Gatekeeper

STR32

DEF40

GRP80

FIN77

MOM65

DUR38

ACT73

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc

Str Def

TD Acc

TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min

1.12-2.30 vs avg

0avg 3.49

Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min

3.65+0.47 vs avg

0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min

2.92+1.40 vs avg

0avg 1.56

Submissions / 15 Min

2.20+1.80 vs avg

0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (3.65)Landed (1.12)

-2.53

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (11)

4 KO

4 SUB

3 DEC

Losses (3)

1 KO

1 DEC

1 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

Dec

Sub

Dec

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision

4 of 16

KO/TKO Losses

Avg Fight Duration

1.5 rounds

Post-Loss Record

1-1

Fight History3 UFC + 13 pre-UFC

16 fights11W2L

	Opponent	Event	Date	Method	Rd	Time
?	Sebastian Rajewski	KSWKSW 66: Ziółkowski vs. Mańkowski	Jan 15, 2022	DEC		Unanimous
?	Andrew Fisher	ACBACB 65: Silva vs Agnaev	Jul 22, 2017	DEC		Unanimous
W	Joni Salovaara	CageCage 37	Nov 26, 2016	DEC		Unanimous
W	Danijel Kokora	Scandinavian Fight NightsScandinavian Fight Nights 1	Jun 4, 2016	SUB		R1
W	Georgi Stoyanov	Battle of BotniaBattle of Botnia 2015	Nov 28, 2015	SUB		R1
L	Noad Lahat	UFC Fight Night: Jedrzejczyk vs Penne	Jun 20, 2015	M-DEC	3	5:00
L	Mike Wilkinson	UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs Story	Oct 4, 2014	KO/TKO Punch	1	1:19
W	Tom Niinimaki	UFC Fight Night: Munoz vs Mousasi	May 31, 2014	SUB Rear Naked Choke	1	4:15
W	Max Coga	Europa MMAEuropa MMA 1	Mar 22, 2014	TKO	1	0:15
W	Jaakko Vayrynen	Lappeenranta Fight NightLappeenranta Fight Night 9	Oct 19, 2013	TKO		R2
W	Thomas Hytten		May 5, 2012	TKO
W	Sergej Grecicho		Mar 23, 2012	DEC
W	Adam Edwards		Apr 24, 2011	DEC		Unanimous
?	Elias Kunnas		Mar 18, 2011
W	Simon Skold		Oct 29, 2010	TKO
W	Gabriel Mboge Nesje		Oct 31, 2009	SUB