Nikolay Veretennikov

"Gladiator"

14-8-0

KazakhstanLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Khaos Williams · TKO · May 16, 2026

14-8-0 · 11 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Khaos WilliamsTKO · R1 3:31

UFCUFC Fight Night: Allen vs Costa·May 16, 2026

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Nikolay Veretennikov holds a professional MMA record of 14-8-0. Veretennikov has won 14 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Veretennikov lands 2.56 significant strikes per minute with 54% accuracy and averages 0.50 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: May 16, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'1"185 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Reach: 74"188 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Dec 22, 1989
Age: 36
Nationality: Kazakhstan
Birthplace: Sloboda, Ukraine

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Career history

LOSS
vs Khaos Williams
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs Costa· May 16, 2026· Welterweight· 14-8 vs 16-5
TKO
R1 · 3:31
WIN
vs Niko Price
UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs Oliveira· Feb 7, 2026· Welterweight· 14-7 vs 16-10
TKO
R1 · 1:42
LOSS
vs Punahele Soriano
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2· Oct 4, 2025· Welterweight· 13-7 vs 12-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Francisco Prado
UFC 318: Holloway vs Poirier 3· Jul 19, 2025· Welterweight· 13-6 vs 12-4
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Austin Vanderford
UFC Seattle: Cejudo vs Song· Feb 22, 2025· Catchweight· 12-6 vs 13-2
TKO
R2 · 4:13
LOSS
vs Danny Barlow
UFC Fight Night: Tybura vs Spivac 2· Aug 10, 2024· Welterweight· 12-5 vs 9-0
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ashley Reece
United Fight League 4· Apr 27, 2024· Welterweight· 12-4 vs 9-3
TKO
R1 · 2:47
WIN
vs Luis Iniguez
United Fight League 3· Aug 12, 2023· Welterweight· 11-4 vs 6-3
TKO
R2 · 4:16
WIN
vs Demarques Jackson
United Fight League 2· May 13, 2023· Welterweight· 10-4 vs 13-8
SUB
R2 · 1:38
LOSS
vs Michael Morales
UFC · Dana White's Contender Series 40· Sep 21, 2021· Welterweight· 9-4 vs 12-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Anthony Ivy×1Title bout · Title win #1
Fury FC 46: Lookin' For a Fight· May 16, 2021· Welterweight· 9-3 vs 8-5
TKO
R1 · 2:00
WIN
vs Steve Jones
LFA 102: Souza vs. Johns· Mar 19, 2021· Welterweight· 8-3 vs 8-2
UD
WIN
vs Austin Jones
Fury FC 37· Sep 28, 2019· Welterweight· 7-3 vs 8-5
TKO
WIN
vs Melvin Jordan
LFA 28: Jackson vs. Luna· Dec 8, 2017· Welterweight· 6-3 vs 5-3
TKO
R1 · 2:00
WIN
vs Clovis Hancock
LFA 7: Sanchez vs. Mai· Mar 24, 2017· Welterweight· 5-3 vs 2-2
TKO
R3 · 2:21
WIN
vs Artenas Young
Fury FC 13· Nov 4, 2016· Middleweight· 4-3 vs 10-12
UD
WIN
vs Charlie Ontiveros
Fury FC 12· Sep 10, 2016· Welterweight· 3-3 vs 8-5
TKO
R1 · 2:10
WIN
vs Rasika Dissanayake
Fury FC 10: Turcios vs. Chaw· Apr 8, 2016· Welterweight· 2-3 vs 0-2
TKO
R2 · 2:39
LOSS
vs Ronny Alexander Landaeta Utrera
M-1 Mix-Fighter· Nov 22, 2014· Middleweight· 1-3 vs 9-6
TKO
R2 · 3:05
LOSS
vs Rashidkhan Abdurashidov
M-1 Global· Jun 15, 2014· Lightweight· 1-2 vs 3-0
SUB
R1 · 3:30
LOSS
vs Gadzhi Alisultanov
M-1 Global· May 27, 2014· 1-1 vs 1-0
DEC
WIN
vs Aleksey Badyukov
Kazakhstan Regional· Oct 20, 2012· 1-0 vs 0-2
TKO

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

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Kings MMA

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (398 fighters)

One-Shot Power

98 · top 2% in division

Punch power83

Kick power98

Punch speed96

Kick speed97

Accuracy92

Takedowns62

Ground striking62

Submissions71

Chin78

Body strength81

Cardio72

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 14-8-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.74per min

56% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.43per min

47% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.40per 15 min

17% success

Takedowns stuffed63%

Submission attempts0.4per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 2-4-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.56per min

54% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.40per min

44% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.50per 15 min

22% success

Takedowns stuffed67%

Submission attempts0.5per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Nikolay Veretennikov sits in the top 25.

All MMA

#6 Best significant strike accuracy, Welterweight58.0%

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Salary & career earnings

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1652▼10
Peak: 1688Apr 27, 2024
Rated fights: 22

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Frequently asked questions

When does Nikolay Veretennikov fight next?

Nikolay Veretennikov has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Nikolay Veretennikov's record?

Nikolay Veretennikov's professional MMA record is 14-8-0.

Who is Nikolay Veretennikov fighting next?

Nikolay Veretennikov's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Nikolay Veretennikov fight last?

Nikolay Veretennikov most recently fought Khaos Williams at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs Costa on Saturday, May 16, 2026, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Nikolay Veretennikov fight in?

Nikolay Veretennikov fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Nikolay Veretennikov have?

Nikolay Veretennikov has 10 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How tall is Nikolay Veretennikov?

Nikolay Veretennikov is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Nikolay Veretennikov weigh?

Nikolay Veretennikov weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Nikolay Veretennikov's reach?

Nikolay Veretennikov has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is Nikolay Veretennikov?

Nikolay Veretennikov is 36 years old (born Dec 22, 1989).

Where is Nikolay Veretennikov from?

Nikolay Veretennikov is from Kazakhstan.

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