Fighter

Ramsey Nijem

"Nasty"

10-9-0★ 2bonuses United States

United StatesLast 5

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Ramsey Nijem holds a professional MMA record of 10-9-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 24 bouts on record. Ramsey Nijem has won 14 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Ramsey Nijem lands 3.05 significant strikes per minute with 44% accuracy and averages 5.32 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: October 17, 2019. Tracked organizations: PFL, UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'11"180 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 75"191 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1988-04-01
Age: 38
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Concord, California, United States

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)

Takedown Machine

98 · top 1% in division

Punch power93

Kick power49

Punch speed57

Kick speed49

Accuracy56

Takedowns98

Ground striking98

Submissions93

Chin65

Body strength89

Cardio84

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 9-6-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.05per min

44% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.62per min

62% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed5.32per 15 min

62% success

Takedowns stuffed55%

Submission attempts1.1per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Ramsey Nijem has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ FOTN ×1★ POTN ×1

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

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

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Career history

LOSS
vs Ben Saunders
XMMA 2: Saunders vs. Nijem· Jul 30, 2021· Welterweight· 10-8 vs 22-13-2
UD
LOSS
vs Natan Schulte
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2019 Season PFL Playoffs 2· Oct 17, 2019· Lightweight· 10-7 vs 17-3-1
SUB
R1 · 0:52
WIN
vs Yuki Kawana
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 2· Oct 12, 2018· Lightweight· 9-7 vs 14-3-5
DEC
R2 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Brian Foster
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2018 Regular Season· Jun 20, 2018· Lightweight· 9-6 vs 27-10
TKO
R3 · 0:23
LOSS
vs James Krause
The Ultimate Fighter Season 25· Feb 22, 2017· Welterweight· 13-6
UD
WIN
vs Julian Lane
The Ultimate Fighter Season 25· Feb 8, 2017· Welterweight· 12-6
TKO
R1 · 4:43
LOSS
vs Andrew Holbrook
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Barao 2· Jul 25, 2015· Lightweight· 9-5 vs 10-0
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Diego Ferreira
UFCUFC 177: Dillashaw vs Soto· Aug 30, 2014· Lightweight· 9-4 vs 10-0
TKO
R2 · 1:53
FOTN
WIN
vs Beneil Dariush
UFCUFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Nelson· Apr 11, 2014· Lightweight· 8-4 vs 7-0
TKO
R1 · 4:20
POTN
WIN
vs Justin Edwards
UFCUFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Philippou· Jan 15, 2014· Lightweight· 7-4 vs 8-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs James Vick
UFCUFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Sonnen· Aug 18, 2013· Lightweight· 7-3 vs 4-0
SUB
R1 · 0:58
LOSS
vs Myles Jury
UFCUFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez· Apr 20, 2013· Lightweight· 7-2 vs 11-0
TKO
R2 · 1:02
WIN
vs Joe Proctor
UFCUFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz· Dec 8, 2012· Lightweight· 6-2 vs 8-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs CJ Keith
UFCUFC on FX: Maynard vs Guida· Jun 22, 2012· Lightweight· 5-2 vs 8-0
TKO
R1 · 2:29
WIN
vs Danny Downes
UFCUFC 137: Penn vs Diaz· Oct 29, 2011· Lightweight· 4-2 vs 8-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Tony FergusonTitle bout
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs Team dos Santos Finale· Jun 4, 2011· Ultimate Fighter 13 Welterweight· 4-1 vs 10-2
TKO
R1 · 3:54
WIN
vs Chris Cope
The Ultimate Fighter Season 13· Mar 1, 2011· Welterweight· 6-1
TKO
R2 · 1:49
WIN
vs Clay Harvison
The Ultimate Fighter Season 13· Feb 22, 2011· Welterweight· 5-1
SUB
R1 · 0:56
WIN
vs Charlie Rader
The Ultimate Fighter Season 13· Feb 7, 2011· Welterweight· 4-1
SUB
R2 · 1:30
WIN
vs Scott Casey
Showdown Fights· Sep 24, 2010· 3-1 vs 9-1
SUB
WIN
vs Eric Uresk
Showdown Fights· Apr 9, 2010· 2-1 vs 4-4
TKO
WIN
vs Logan Hancock
Showdown Fights· Nov 20, 2009· 1-1 vs 3-2
DEC
LOSS
vs Gordon Bell
Utah Regional· Oct 24, 2009· 1-0 vs 2-0
SUB
WIN
vs Ryan Miller
Showdown Fights· Apr 18, 2008· 0-0 vs 0-0
SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1598▼7
Peak: 1764Dec 8, 2012
Rated fights: 24

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Frequently asked questions

When does Ramsey Nijem fight next?

Ramsey Nijem has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Ramsey Nijem's record?

Ramsey Nijem's professional MMA record is 10-9-0.

Who is Ramsey Nijem fighting next?

Ramsey Nijem's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Ramsey Nijem fight last?

Ramsey Nijem most recently fought Natan Schulte at Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2019 Season PFL Playoffs 2 on Thursday, October 17, 2019, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Ramsey Nijem fight in?

Ramsey Nijem fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Ramsey Nijem have?

Ramsey Nijem has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Ramsey Nijem won?

Ramsey Nijem has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Ramsey Nijem?

Ramsey Nijem is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Ramsey Nijem weigh?

Ramsey Nijem weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Ramsey Nijem's reach?

Ramsey Nijem has a reach of 75" (191 cm).

How old is Ramsey Nijem?

Ramsey Nijem is 38 years old (born Apr 1, 1988).

Where is Ramsey Nijem from?

Ramsey Nijem is from United States.

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