Ultimate Fighting Calendar
3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Mike Hamel
Magic
11-7-0
RESULT

Mike Hamel def. Shamil Nikaev (Decision)

Majority Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Shamil Nikaev
Lion
10-1-0
Friday, June 16, 2023
Wintrust Arena, Chicago, United States

Mike Hamel defeated Shamil Nikaev by Majority Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the bout of Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. Romero, held Friday, June 16, 2023 at Wintrust Arena, Chicago.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Mike Hamel vs Shamil Nikaev?

Mike Hamel defeated Shamil Nikaev by Majority Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the bout of Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. Romero, held Friday, June 16, 2023 at Wintrust Arena, Chicago.

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

Win probability

Mike Hamel 60%40% Shamil Nikaev

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

11-7-0
Record
10-1-0
1649
Power Index rating
1577
0
Win Streak
0
34
Age
31
5'7"
170 cm
Height
5'8"
173 cm
68"
173 cm
Reach
69"
175 cm
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Stance
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United States
Nationality
Belgium

Style Matchup

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vs
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Mike Hamel

No background on record

Camp MMA LAB · United States

Shamil Nikaev

No background on record

Camp Berkut FC · Russia

Striking Profile

3.04
SLpM
-
-
Str. Acc.
-
2.74
SApM
-
-
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

0.00
TD Avg.
-
0%
TD Acc.
-
71%
TD Def.
-
1.10
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Mike Hamel · 3-2
  • L
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 6: Semifinals · Jun 19, 2025
    Submission · R3 · 3:09 · Lightweight
  • L
    Bellator 301: Amosov vs. Jackson · Nov 17, 2023
    TKO · R3 · 2:47
  • W
    Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. Romero · Jun 16, 2023
    Majority Decision · R3 · 5:00
  • W
    Bellator 293: Golm vs. James · Mar 31, 2023
    TKO · R1 · 0:42 · Lightweight
  • W
    Bellator 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi · Dec 3, 2021
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00
Shamil Nikaev · 4-1
  • L
    Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. Romero · Jun 16, 2023
    Majority Decision · R3 · 5:00
  • W
    Bellator 254: Macfarlane vs. Velasquez · Dec 10, 2020
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00
  • W
    ACA 80: ACB 80 - Krasnodar · Feb 16, 2018
    Decision · Welterweight
  • W
    ACA 71: ACB 71, Moscow · Sep 30, 2017
    Decision · Welterweight
  • W
    ACA 60: ACB 60 - Vienna · May 13, 2017
    Decision · Welterweight

Career Averages

Based on 1 fight · 0 fights
40.0
Avg sig. strikes
-
0.00
Avg takedowns
-
2:01
Avg control time
-
40
Career high strikes
-
0
Career high TDs
-

Strike Distribution

Mike Hamel
Strike target
Shamil Nikaev
57%
Head
-
30%
Body
-
13%
Leg
-
Mike Hamel
Strike position
Shamil Nikaev
87%
Distance
-
13%
Clinch
-