Niklas Backstrom

11-3-0

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/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

bottom 5%

41%

Str Acc

below average

2.9

TD Avg

above average

73%

Finish %

top 0%

40%

Str Def

bottom 4%

Niklas Backstrom is a orthodox Featherweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a submission grappler. With a record of 11-3-0, the fighter carries a 79% win rate across 14 pro contests, with a 73% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include active submission threat from the ground.

Career Arc

15 fightspeak +9 · current +9

Skill Profile

Fighter

UFC Avg

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IQ Score

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

Wins by Method

73%Finish

KO/TKO436%

Submission436%

Decision327%

11 total wins

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 15

KO/TKO Losses

Avg Fight Duration

1.5 rounds

Post-Loss Record

1-1

Fight History3 UFC + 12 pre-UFC

15 fights11W2L

Result	Opponent	Event	Date	Method	Rd	Time
?	Sebastian Rajewski	KSWKSW 66: Ziółkowski vs. Mańkowski	Jan 15, 2022	DDEC		Unanimous
DRAW Method DEC Decision Round of 3 Time Unanimous Division Lightweight KSW 66: Ziółkowski vs. Mańkowski 2022-01-15
?	Andrew Fisher	ACBACB 65: Silva vs Agnaev	Jul 22, 2017	DDEC		Unanimous
W	Joni Salovaara	CageCage 37	Nov 26, 2016	DDEC		Unanimous
W	Danijel Kokora	Scandinavian Fight NightsScandinavian Fight Nights 1	Jun 4, 2016	SSUB		R1
W	Georgi Stoyanov	Battle of BotniaBattle of Botnia 2015	Nov 28, 2015	SSUB		R1
L	Noad Lahat	UFC Fight Night: Jedrzejczyk vs Penne	Jun 20, 2015	DM-DEC	3	5:00
L	Mike Wilkinson	UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs Story	Oct 4, 2014	KKO/TKO Punch	1	1:19
W	Tom Niinimaki	UFC Fight Night: Munoz vs Mousasi	May 31, 2014	SSUB Rear Naked Choke	1	4:15
W	Max Coga	Europa MMAEuropa MMA 1	Mar 22, 2014	KTKO	1	0:15
W	Jaakko Vayrynen	Lappeenranta Fight NightLappeenranta Fight Night 9	Oct 19, 2013	KTKO		R2
W	Thomas Hytten		May 5, 2012	KTKO
W	Sergej Grecicho		Mar 23, 2012	DDEC
W	Adam Edwards		Apr 24, 2011	DDEC		Unanimous
W	Simon Skold		Oct 29, 2010	KTKO
W	Gabriel Mboge Nesje		Oct 31, 2009	SSUB