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Nikolay Veretennikov

Nikolay Veretennikov

L1
“Gladiator”
14-8-0
0Prospect
/Welterweight/Age 36/Orthodox/6' 1"/74″ reach/170 lbs
Win %
64%
SLpM
2.7
Str Acc
56%
Str Def
47%
TD Avg
0.4
TD Def
62%
Sub Avg
0.4
Finish
82%

At a Glance

2.7
SLpM
below average
56%
Str Acc
top 13%
0.4
TD Avg
bottom 10%
82%
Finish %
top 1%
47%
Str Def
bottom 20%
Nikolay Veretennikov "Gladiator" is a orthodox Welterweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 14-8-0, the fighter carries a 64% win rate across 22 pro contests, with a 82% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include 56% striking accuracy.
Career Arc
19 fightspeak +9 · current +7

Skill Profile

VOLUME41ACCURACY80KO POWER88TAKEDOWNS28TD DEFENSE50SUBMISSIONS50DURABILITY49ACTIVITY85
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
2.74-0.68 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
3.43+0.25 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
0.40-1.12 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.400.00 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (3.43)Landed (2.74)
0
-0.69

Wins by Method

82%Finish
KO/TKO873%
Submission19%
Decision218%
14 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (14)
8 KO
1 SUB
2 DEC
3 OTH
Losses (8)
2 KO
2 DEC
4 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
KO
W
KO
L
Dec
W
Dec
L
KO

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
11/16(69%)
R2
17/29(59%)
R3
16/25(64%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
59%
27%
Distance: 96Clinch: 23Ground: 45
Target
66%
24%
Head: 108Body: 40Leg: 16

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.3
Avg Control / Fight
0:48
Avg Sub Att. / Fight
0.2
TD Success Rate
29%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
4 of 19
KO/TKO Losses
2
Avg Fight Duration
1.9 rounds
Post-Loss Record
2-1
Fight History6 UFC + 13 pre-UFC
19 fights11W4L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LKhaos Williams
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa
May 16, 2026KKO/TKO Punches13:31
LOSS
Method
KO/TKO Punches
Round
1
of 3
Time
3:31
Division
Welterweight
Opening Odds
+100/-120
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa
2026-05-16
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