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Francesco Nuzzi

"Berserker"
12-2-0ItalyItalyLast 5
Amateur MMA 1-2Grappling 3-0

Last fight: Win vs Xiao Long · TKO · Aug 29, 2026

12-2-0 · 9 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
WINvs Xiao LongTKO · R1 1:00
UFCUFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs Song·August 29, 2026

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CAREER SUMMARY

Francesco Nuzzi holds a professional MMA record of 12-2-0. Nuzzi has won 12 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 2 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. Nuzzi also has 3 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: August 29, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC, CAGE WARRIORS, PFL, BRAVE CF.

Profile

Height
5'6"168 cm
Weight
135 lbs61 kg
Reach
71"180 cm
Stance
Southpaw
DOB
Aug 28, 1996
Age
30
Nationality
Italy
Birthplace
Altamura, Italy

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseKickboxingMuay Thai
  • 2023Semifinalist · PFL Europe · Bantamweight
  • 2018ICF Bantamweight Championship · Italian Cage Fighting (ICF)
  • Black belt · Kickboxing
  • Brown belt · BJJ
  • AGE 5Started in Karate
  • AGE 14Started in Kickboxing
  • AGE 19Started in MMA

Camp

  • Wolf Temple (Team De Rosa) · Altamura, Italy
  • Wolfetemple

Coaches

  • Agostino De Rosa · Head coach

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 12-2-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed6.20per min
55% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.92per min
43% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
Takedowns stuffed80%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 1-0-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed11.00per min
55% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.00per min
43% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Francesco Nuzzi sits in the top 25.

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Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Xiao Long
    UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs Song· Aug 29, 2026· Bantamweight· 12-2 vs 27-12-0
    TKO
    R1 · 1:00
  2. NC
    vs Manoel Silva
    Cage Warriors 204: Rome· Apr 11, 2026· Bantamweight· 11-2 vs 14-3
    NC
    R1 · 03:37
  3. WIN
    vs Lucas Rodrigues
    Cage Warriors 195· Oct 4, 2025· Bantamweight· 11-2 vs 12-8
    TKO
    R1 · 03:53
  4. LOSS
    vs Mando Gutierrez
    PFL World Tournament 2: 2025 First Round· Apr 11, 2025· Featherweight· 10-2 vs 11-3
    SUB
    R1 · 4:13
  5. WIN
    vs Farbod Nezhad
    PFL Europe 2: 2023 Regular Season· Jul 8, 2023· Bantamweight· 10-1 vs 11-3-1
    KO
    R1 · 1:52
  6. NC
    vs Moktar Benkaci
    PFL 8: 2022 Playoffs· Aug 13, 2022· Bantamweight· 9-1 vs 20-7
    NC
    R2 · 4:10
  7. WIN
    vs Benardo Sopaj
    BRAVE CF 49: Super Fights· Mar 25, 2021· Bantamweight· 9-1 vs 8-2
    UD
    R3
  8. WIN
    vs Ibragim Navruzov
    Venator Fight Night 2· Jun 8, 2019· Bantamweight· 8-1 vs 4-1-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:57
  9. WIN
    vs Giorgio Belsanti×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Italian Cage Fighting 5· Oct 20, 2018· Bantamweight· 7-1 vs 5-9-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:00
  10. WIN
    vs Percy Herrera×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Italian Fighting Championship 3· May 5, 2018· Bantamweight· 6-1 vs 6-3
    TKO
    R1 · 4:28
  11. WIN
    vs Petru Biclea
    Italian Fighting Championship 1· Feb 18, 2018· Bantamweight· 5-1 vs 6-5
    UD
  12. WIN
    vs Claudio Iancu
    Shooto Italy· Mar 26, 2017· 4-1 vs 2-6
    SUB
  13. WIN
    vs Chenjin Wei
    KFWC 1: Day 1· Jan 24, 2017· Bantamweight· 3-1 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:23
  14. WIN
    vs Alessio Esposito
    Slam FC Underdog 1· Nov 27, 2016· Bantamweight· 2-1 vs 0-2
    TKO
    R1 · 3:54
  15. LOSS
    vs Claudio Iancu
    Apocalypse Pitbull Championship· Jul 10, 2016· 1-1 vs 2-1
    SUB
  16. WIN
    vs Alban Sinani
    Legio's Arena 2· Jun 11, 2016· Bantamweight· 1-0 vs 0-3
    UD

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1665▲38
Peak
1678Jun 8, 2019
Rated fights
15
1500160020172019202120232025Jun 11, 2016 · 1523Jul 10, 2016 · 1478Nov 27, 2016 · 1518Jan 24, 2017 · 1556Mar 26, 2017 · 1583Feb 18, 2018 · 1610May 5, 2018 · 1641Oct 20, 2018 · 1658Jun 8, 2019 · 1678Mar 25, 2021 · 1663Jul 8, 2023 · 1633Apr 12, 2025 · 1575Oct 4, 2025 · 1627Oct 4, 2025 · 1600Aug 29, 2026 · 16651665

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Frequently asked questions

When does Francesco Nuzzi fight next?

Francesco Nuzzi has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Francesco Nuzzi's record?

Francesco Nuzzi's professional MMA record is 12-2-0.

Who is Francesco Nuzzi fighting next?

Francesco Nuzzi's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Francesco Nuzzi fight last?

Francesco Nuzzi most recently fought Xiao Long at UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs Song on Saturday, August 29, 2026, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Francesco Nuzzi fight in?

Francesco Nuzzi fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Francesco Nuzzi have?

Francesco Nuzzi has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How tall is Francesco Nuzzi?

Francesco Nuzzi is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Francesco Nuzzi weigh?

Francesco Nuzzi weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Francesco Nuzzi's reach?

Francesco Nuzzi has a reach of 71" (180 cm).

How old is Francesco Nuzzi?

Francesco Nuzzi is 30 years old (born Aug 28, 1996).

Where is Francesco Nuzzi from?

Francesco Nuzzi is from Italy.

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