Fighter

Mike Nickels

"Big"

9-5-0

United StatesLast 5

Grappling 2-0

NEXT FIGHT

No upcoming fight scheduled.

Mike Nickels holds a professional MMA record of 9-5-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 15 bouts on record. Mike Nickels has won 9 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, 0 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 4 by submission. In the UFC, Mike Nickels lands 4.44 significant strikes per minute with 52% accuracy and averages 11.11 takedowns per 15 minutes. Mike Nickels also has 2 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: July 7, 2007. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'4"193 cm
Weight: 205 lbs93 kg
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1971-12-13
Age: 54
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: United States

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 9-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.44per min

52% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.11per min

64% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed11.11per 15 min

80% success

Takedowns stuffed0%

Submission attempts2.8per 15 min

Career history

LOSS
vs Robert Drysdale
Armageddon FC 6· Jun 18, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 9-4 vs 2-0
SUB
R1 · 1:04
WIN
vs Kyle Seals
Dominican Republic Regional· Dec 11, 2010· 8-4 vs 6-2
SUB
LOSS
vs Dwayne Lewis
MFC 26: Retribution· Sep 10, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 8-3 vs 10-6
TKO
R1 · 1:30
LOSS
vs Vinny Magalhaes
Ring of Fire· Dec 4, 2009· 8-2 vs 3-4
SUB
WIN
vs David Heath
MFC 22: Payoff· Oct 2, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 7-2 vs 13-5
SUB
R3 · 4:02
WIN
vs James Funny
Ring of Fire· Apr 11, 2009· 6-2 vs 6-1
SUB
WIN
vs Vladimir Vuckovic
Ring of Fire· Jun 13, 2008· 5-2 vs 4-4
SUB
LOSS
vs Stephan Bonnar
UFCUFC 73: STACKED· Jul 7, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 5-1 vs 10-4
SUB
R1 · 2:14
WIN
vs Carpaccio Owens
Ring of Fire· Apr 28, 2007· 4-1 vs 2-1
TKO
WIN
vs Wes Combs
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Ortiz vs. Team Shamrock Finale· Jun 24, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 3-1 vs 12-0
SUB
R1 · 3:10
LOSS
vs Matt Hamill
The Ultimate Fighter Season 3· Feb 18, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 3-1
UD
WIN
vs Noah Inhofer
ROF 19: Showdown· Sep 10, 2005· Light Heavyweight· 2-1 vs 1-1
SUB
R2 · 4:06
LOSS
vs Craig Zellner
Ring of Fire· Feb 12, 2005· 2-0 vs 2-0
SUB
WIN
vs James Meyers
ROF 14: No Mercy· Dec 11, 2004· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 0-0
TKO
R1 · 2:33
WIN
vs TBA
Ring of Fire· Sep 24, 2004· 0-0
SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1603▼26
Peak: 1658Oct 2, 2009
Rated fights: 14

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Frequently asked questions

When does Mike Nickels fight next?

Mike Nickels has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Mike Nickels's record?

Mike Nickels's professional MMA record is 9-5-0.

Who is Mike Nickels fighting next?

Mike Nickels's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Mike Nickels fight last?

Mike Nickels most recently fought Stephan Bonnar at UFC 73: STACKED on Saturday, July 7, 2007, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Mike Nickels fight in?

Mike Nickels fights at Light Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Mike Nickels have?

Mike Nickels has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 7 wins by submission.

How tall is Mike Nickels?

Mike Nickels is 6'4" (193 cm) tall.

How much does Mike Nickels weigh?

Mike Nickels weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).

How old is Mike Nickels?

Mike Nickels is 54 years old (born Dec 13, 1971).

Where is Mike Nickels from?

Mike Nickels is from United States.

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