Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 255: Pitbull vs. Sanchez 2
3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Usman Nurmagomedov
RussiaUsman Nurmagomedov
22-0-0
RESULT

Usman Nurmagomedov def. Mike Hamel (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Mike Hamel
United StatesMike Hamel
“Magic”
11-7-0
Friday, April 2, 2021
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, United States

Usman Nurmagomedov defeated Mike Hamel by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the bout of Bellator 255: Pitbull vs. Sanchez 2, held Friday, April 2, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Usman Nurmagomedov vs Mike Hamel?

Usman Nurmagomedov defeated Mike Hamel by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the bout of Bellator 255: Pitbull vs. Sanchez 2, held Friday, April 2, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Usman Nurmagomedov 76%24% Mike Hamel

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

22-0-0
Record
11-7-0
1777
Power Index rating
1579
11
Win Streak
0
28
Age
34
5'11"
180 cm
Height
5'7"
170 cm
72"
183 cm
Reach
68"
173 cm
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Stance
--
Russia
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

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vs
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Usman Nurmagomedov

No background on record

Camp AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) · Russia

Mike Hamel

No background on record

Camp MMA LAB · United States

Striking Profile

3.74
SLpM
3.04
141%
Str. Acc.
-
2.40
SApM
2.74
-165%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

1.97
TD Avg.
0.00
31%
TD Acc.
0%
100%
TD Def.
71%
0.40
Sub. Avg.
1.10

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Usman Nurmagomedov · 5-0
  • W
    Archie Colgan
    PFL New York: Nurmagomedov vs. Colgan · Jul 31, 2026
    Knockout · R1 · 3:42 · Lightweight
  • W
    Alfie Davis
    PFL Dubai: Nurmagomedov vs. Davis · Feb 7, 2026
    Submission · R3 · 4:41 · Lightweight
  • W
    Paul Hughes
    PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2 · Oct 3, 2025
    Decision · R5 · 05:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Paul Hughes
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series · Jan 24, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Alexandr Shabliy
    Bellator Champions Series San Diego: Nurmagomedov vs. Shabliy · Sep 7, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Lightweight
Mike Hamel · 3-2
  • L
    Darragh Kelly
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 6: Semifinals · Jun 19, 2025
    Submission · R3 · 3:09 · Lightweight
  • L
    Tim Wilde
    Bellator 301: Amosov vs. Jackson · Nov 17, 2023
    TKO · R3 · 2:47
  • W
    Shamil Nikaev
    Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. Romero · Jun 16, 2023
    Majority Decision · R3 · 5:00
  • W
    Nick Browne
    Bellator 293: Golm vs. James · Mar 31, 2023
    TKO · R1 · 0:42 · Lightweight
  • W
    Killys Mota
    Bellator 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi · Dec 3, 2021
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00

Career Averages

Based on 4 fights · 1 fight
64.0
Avg sig. strikes
40.0
2.25
Avg takedowns
0.00
2:50
Avg control time
2:01
86
Career high strikes
40
4
Career high TDs
0

Strike Distribution

Usman Nurmagomedov
Strike target
Mike Hamel
39%
Head
57%
36%
Body
30%
25%
Leg
13%
Usman Nurmagomedov
Strike position
Mike Hamel
68%
Distance
87%
14%
Clinch
13%
18%
Ground
0%