Nell Ariano
FranceLast 5Last fight: Loss vs Preston LaGrange · TKO · Oct 6, 2026
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CAREER SUMMARY
Nell Ariano holds a professional MMA record of 6-1-0. Ariano has won 6 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 1 career loss, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. Most recent fight: October 6, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC, CAGE WARRIORS.
Profile
- Height
- 6'3"191 cm
- Weight
- 205 lbs93 kg
- Reach
- 79"201 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- Jan 20, 1995
- Age
- 31
- Nationality
- France
- Birthplace
- France
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2023Bronze · IMMAF Worlds · -120 kg
- 2023Champion · FMMAF French Championships · Heavyweight
- 2022Champion · IMMAF European Championships · Heavyweight
- 2022Champion · FMMAF French Championships · +120 kg
- 2020Started in MMA
- 2018Silver · IJF European Cup · -100 kg
- 2017Champion · Jeux de la Francophonie · -100 kg
- 2016Bronze · IJF African Open · -100 kg
- 2013Champion · French Championships U21 · junior · -100 kg
- Bronze · French Championships Senior 1st Division · -100 kg
- Bronze · IJF European Open · -100 kg
- Black belt · Judo
- France national team · Judo · 2011-2020
- France national team · Amateur MMA · 2022-2023
- AGE 5Started in Judo
Camp
- Platinium MMA Training Center · 12 rue Charcot, 75013 Paris, France
- TFF Academy (The Full Force Academy) · Paris 13e, France
- US Orléans Loiret Judo Jujitsu · Judo · Orléans, France Former
Career stats
Where they rank
All-time boards where Nell Ariano sits in the top 25.
- #1 Most control time in a fight, Light Heavyweight8:21
- #1 Most takedowns in a fight, Light Heavyweight7
- #1 Most takedowns in a round, Light Heavyweight4
- #2 Most knockouts, all divisions4
- #2 Most takedowns in a fight, Light Heavyweight5
- #2 Takedowns per 15 minutes, all divisions4.5
- #3 Most takedowns landed, all divisions15
- #4 Longest fights, Light Heavyweight15:00
Related fighters
Recent & upcoming opponents
Career history
- LOSSvs Preston LaGrangeUFC · Dana White's Contender Series 95· Oct 6, 2026· Light Heavyweight· 6-1 vs 7-1-0TKOR1 · 2:24
- WINvs Norbert PietrzakCage Warriors 209: Hardwick vs Sávio· Jul 4, 2026· Light Heavyweight· 6-0 vs 3-1UDR3 · 05:00
- WINvs Riku UrholinCage Warriors 198· Nov 22, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 5-3TKOR2 · 01:23
- WINCage Warriors 191· Jun 28, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 4-3-1TKOR3 · 03:31
- WINvs Danny HartwellCage Warriors 185· Mar 15, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 1-1KOR2 · 01:08
- WINCage Warriors 178· Sep 21, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 0-1SDR3 · 05:00
- WINvs Jamie MacDonaldCage Warriors 171· Apr 20, 2024· Bantamweight· 1-0 vs 3-1TKOR2 · 03:54
- LOSSvs Sultan GapizovIMMAF· Nov 24, 2023· Heavyweight· 9-4 vs 9-0TKOR3 · 0:40
- WINvs Owen CartridgeIMMAF· Nov 21, 2023· Heavyweight· 9-3 vs 4-5UD
- NCvs Norbert PietrzakCage Warriors Academy South East 32· Oct 7, 2023· Heavyweight· 8-3 vs 2-0NCR2 · 0:53
- WINvs Murphy BalameMMA League 8· Jul 9, 2023· Heavyweight· 8-3 vs 1-2UD
- LOSSvs Lazizbek Abdusalimov2022 IMMAF World Championships· Feb 13, 2023· Heavyweight· 7-3 vs 3-2SUBR2 · 1:26
- LOSSvs Arlind BerishaCage Warriors Academy South East 29· Oct 8, 2022· Heavyweight· 7-2 vs 8-1TKOR1 · 1:55
- WINvs Miha FrlicIMMAF· Oct 1, 2022· Heavyweight· 7-1 vs 3-2UD
- WINvs Oleksandr GorodnyukIMMAF· Sep 30, 2022· Heavyweight· 6-1 vs 1-2TKOR2 · 2:27
- WINvs Robin LarssonIMMAF· Sep 28, 2022· Heavyweight· 5-1 vs 5-5UD
- LOSSvs Khalil IbnukhazharovIMMAF· Jan 26, 2022· Heavyweight· 4-1 vs 3-0UD
- WINvs Alexander LutuIMMAF· Jan 25, 2022· Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 0-3TKOR1 · 2:07
- WINvs Hafeez Ullah HamzaIMMAF· Jan 24, 2022· Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 0-1TKOR2 · 1:50
- WINvs Murphy BalameFrench MMA Amateur Championship 2022· Jan 9, 2022· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 2:18
- WINvs Fabrice AdenorFrench MMA Amateur Championship 2022· Jan 9, 2022· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 0:45
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1703▼43
- Peak
- 1746Jul 4, 2026
- Rated fights
- 7
Frequently asked questions
When does Nell Ariano fight next?
Nell Ariano has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Nell Ariano's record?
Nell Ariano's professional MMA record is 6-1-0.
Who is Nell Ariano fighting next?
Nell Ariano's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Nell Ariano fight last?
Nell Ariano most recently fought Preston LaGrange at Dana White's Contender Series 95 on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, LOSS (TKO).
What weight class does Nell Ariano fight in?
Nell Ariano fights at Light Heavyweight.
How many knockouts does Nell Ariano have?
Nell Ariano has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.
How tall is Nell Ariano?
Nell Ariano is 6'3" (191 cm) tall.
How much does Nell Ariano weigh?
Nell Ariano weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).
What is Nell Ariano's reach?
Nell Ariano has a reach of 79" (201 cm).
How old is Nell Ariano?
Nell Ariano is 31 years old (born Jan 20, 1995).
Where is Nell Ariano from?
Nell Ariano is from France.
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