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Mats Nilsson
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Mats Nilsson

11-4-1SwedenSwedenLast 5
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CAREER SUMMARY

Mats Nilsson holds a professional MMA record of 11-4-1. Their full professional MMA career spans 16 bouts on record. Mats Nilsson has won 11 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 4 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Mats Nilsson lands 2.99 significant strikes per minute with 39% accuracy and averages 3.87 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: January 3, 2015. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
6'1"185 cm
Weight
170 lbs77 kg
Reach
74"188 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1983-12-05
Age
42
Nationality
Sweden
Birthplace
Helsingborg, Sweden

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 11-4-1 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.99per min
39% accuracy
Strikes absorbed5.62per min
63% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed3.87per 15 min
83% success
Takedowns stuffed44%
Submission attempts2.3per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Mats Nilsson earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Omari Akhmedov
    UFCUFC 182: Jones vs Cormier· Jan 3, 2015· Welterweight· 11-3-1 vs 13-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. LOSS
    vs Luke Barnatt
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Manuwa· Mar 8, 2014· Middleweight· 11-2-1 vs 7-0
    TKO
    R1 · 4:24
  3. WIN
    vs Denniston Sutherland
    Cage Warriors 59· Sep 14, 2013· Middleweight· 10-2-1 vs 20-11
    TKO
    R2 · 2:40
  4. WIN
    vs Chris Scott
    Cage Warriors 53· Apr 13, 2013· Middleweight· 9-2-1 vs 6-1
    UD
  5. LOSS
    vs Tor Troeng
    The Zone Pro League· May 6, 2012· 9-1-1 vs 13-4-1
    DEC
  6. WIN
    vs Alavutdin Gadzhiev
    Strength & Honor Championship· Mar 24, 2012· 8-1-1 vs 21-15-1
    SUB
  7. WIN
    vs Tommy Speer
    Cage Warriors· Feb 11, 2012· Middleweight· 7-1-1 vs 19-5
    SUB
    R2 · 4:17
  8. WIN
    vs Nikos Sokolis
    Strength & Honor Championship· Apr 29, 2011· 6-1-1 vs 7-1
    SUB
  9. WIN
    vs Gregor Herb
    The Zone Pro League· Feb 25, 2011· 5-1-1 vs 9-3
    DEC
  10. WIN
    vs Ivan Gluhak
    The Zone Pro League· Nov 27, 2010· 4-1-1 vs 5-2
    SUB
  11. LOSS
    vs Timo Suhonen
    CAGE MMA Finland· Sep 18, 2010· 4-0-1 vs 10-1-1
    DEC
  12. WIN
    vs Mikko Koivumaki
    CAGE MMA Finland· May 8, 2010· 3-0-1 vs 4-3
    TKO
  13. DRAW
    vs Toni Linden
    Shooto Europe· Nov 28, 2009· 3-0 vs 1-0
    DRAW
  14. WIN
    vs Nic K-Osei
    Fighter Gala· Aug 30, 2009· 2-0 vs 9-3
    DEC
  15. WIN
    vs Magnus Cedenblad
    The Zone Pro League· Apr 24, 2009· 1-0 vs 3-2
    SUB
  16. WIN
    vs Martin Lavi
    The Zone Pro League· May 10, 2008· 0-0 vs 0-2
    DEC

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1683▼23
Peak
1740Sep 14, 2013
Rated fights
16
1500160017002009201120132015May 10, 2008 · 1525Apr 24, 2009 · 1568Aug 30, 2009 · 1601Nov 28, 2009 · 1595May 8, 2010 · 1627Sep 18, 2010 · 1597Nov 27, 2010 · 1617Feb 25, 2011 · 1634Apr 29, 2011 · 1661Feb 11, 2012 · 1696Mar 24, 2012 · 1711May 6, 2012 · 1695Apr 13, 2013 · 1715Sep 14, 2013 · 1740Mar 8, 2014 · 1706Jan 3, 2015 · 16831683

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Frequently asked questions

When does Mats Nilsson fight next?

Mats Nilsson has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Mats Nilsson's record?

Mats Nilsson's professional MMA record is 11-4-1.

Who is Mats Nilsson fighting next?

Mats Nilsson's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Mats Nilsson fight last?

Mats Nilsson most recently fought Omari Akhmedov at UFC 182: Jones vs Cormier on Saturday, January 3, 2015, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Mats Nilsson fight in?

Mats Nilsson fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Mats Nilsson have?

Mats Nilsson has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 5 wins by submission.

How tall is Mats Nilsson?

Mats Nilsson is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Mats Nilsson weigh?

Mats Nilsson weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Mats Nilsson's reach?

Mats Nilsson has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is Mats Nilsson?

Mats Nilsson is 42 years old (born Dec 5, 1983).

Where is Mats Nilsson from?

Mats Nilsson is from Sweden.