Fighter

Tom Niinimaki

"Stoneface"

22-8-1

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Tom Niinimaki holds a professional MMA record of 22-8-1. Their full professional MMA career spans 31 bouts on record. Tom Niinimaki has won 22 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 5 by submission. In the UFC, Tom Niinimaki lands 1.91 significant strikes per minute with 54% accuracy and averages 2.97 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: December 20, 2014. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 145 lbs66 kg
Reach: 69"175 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1982-07-25
Age: 44
Nationality: Finland
Birthplace: Turku, Finland

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (204 fighters)

Punch power62

Kick power94

Punch speed68

Kick speed97

Accuracy80

Takedowns96

Ground striking71

Submissions49

Chin69

Body strength89

Cardio84

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 22-8-1 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed1.91per min

54% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.31per min

58% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.97per 15 min

46% success

Takedowns stuffed33%

Submission attempts0.5per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

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

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Career history

WIN
vs Jonathan Brookins
EuroFC 01: Espoo· Oct 1, 2016· Featherweight· 21-8-1 vs 15-8
UD
LOSS
vs Renato Moicano
UFCUFC Fight Night: Machida vs Dollaway· Dec 20, 2014· Featherweight· 21-7-1 vs 8-0-1
SUB
R2 · 3:30
LOSS
vs Chas Skelly
UFCUFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Dos Anjos· Aug 23, 2014· Featherweight· 21-6-1 vs 11-1
SUB
R1 · 2:35
LOSS
vs Niklas Backstrom
UFCUFC Fight Night: Munoz vs Mousasi· May 31, 2014· Featherweight· 21-5-1 vs 7-0
SUB
R1 · 4:15
WIN
vs Rani Yahya
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale· Nov 30, 2013· Featherweight· 20-5-1 vs 19-7
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Walel Watson×3Title bout · Title win #3
Cage 23· Sep 21, 2013· Featherweight· 19-5-1 vs 11-5
SUB
R2 · 2:52
WIN
vs Chase Beebe×2Title bout · Title win #2
Cage 22· May 11, 2013· Featherweight· 18-5-1 vs 24-9-1
UD
WIN
vs Vladimir Karasiov×1Title bout · Title win #1
Cage 20: Northern Storm 2· Nov 17, 2012· Featherweight· 17-5-1 vs 7-4
SUB
R1 · 1:31
WIN
vs Brian Pearman
Titan FC 23· Jun 15, 2012· 16-5-1 vs 7-1
SUB
R2 · 3:48
WIN
vs Johnny Frachey
CAGE MMA Finland· Oct 8, 2011· 15-5-1 vs 13-8
TKO
WIN
vs Sergej Grecicho
CAGE MMA Finland· Nov 20, 2010· 14-5-1 vs 9-3-1
DEC
WIN
vs Dave Hill
Turku Fight· Oct 22, 2010· 13-5-1 vs 9-0
DEC
WIN
vs Ben Boekee
CAGE MMA Finland· May 8, 2010· 12-5-1 vs 8-0
SUB
WIN
vs Yunus Evloev
Turku Fight· Apr 2, 2010· 11-5-1 vs 8-3
SUB
WIN
vs Lautaro Arborelo
CAGE MMA Finland· Feb 27, 2010· 10-5-1 vs 2-2
SUB
WIN
vs Bogdan Cristea
United Kingdom Regional· Aug 4, 2007· 9-5-1 vs 0-0-1
DEC
LOSS
vs Tristan Yunker
Ironheart Crown· Nov 18, 2006· Lightweight· 9-4-1 vs 9-4
SUB
R1 · 1:34
LOSS
vs Hatsu Hioki
Shooto· Nov 6, 2005· 9-3-1 vs 7-1
SUB
LOSS
vs Danny Batten
Cage Warriors 13· Jul 16, 2005· 9-2-1 vs 6-4-2
MD
DRAW
vs Bendy Casimir
Shooto Europe· Mar 12, 2005· 9-2 vs 4-2
DRAW
WIN
vs Andres Soares
Cage Warriors 9· Dec 18, 2004· Featherweight· 8-2 vs 1-0
UD
WIN
vs Patrick Rahael
Finland Regional· Nov 26, 2004· 7-2 vs 1-6-1
TKO
WIN
vs Vincent Latoel
Shooto Finland· Oct 24, 2004· Lightweight· 6-2 vs 1-5-1
TKO
R2 · 2:25
WIN
vs Carlos Carrasco
Shooto Europe· Sep 4, 2004· 5-2 vs 2-3
SUB
WIN
vs Vincent Latoel
Shooto Finland· Apr 5, 2004· Featherweight· 4-2 vs 1-4-1
SUB
R2 · 2:03
WIN
vs Teemu Nurkkala
Finland Regional· Nov 1, 2003· 2-2 vs 0-2
TKO
WIN
vs Ville Honkala
Finland Regional· Nov 1, 2003· 2-2 vs 3-1
TKO
LOSS
vs Mikael Lahdesmaki
Shooto Finland· Sep 15, 2003· Featherweight· 2-1 vs 0-2
UD
WIN
vs Janne Salminen
Finland Regional· Nov 30, 2002· 1-0 vs 0-0
TKO
LOSS
vs Per Eklund
Finland Regional· Nov 30, 2002· 1-0 vs 3-0
TKO
WIN
vs Mikael Lahdesmaki
Shooto Finland· Oct 19, 2002· Featherweight· 0-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 5:00

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1620▲9
Peak: 1688Nov 30, 2013
Rated fights: 31

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Frequently asked questions

When does Tom Niinimaki fight next?

Tom Niinimaki has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Tom Niinimaki's record?

Tom Niinimaki's professional MMA record is 22-8-1.

Who is Tom Niinimaki fighting next?

Tom Niinimaki's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Tom Niinimaki fight last?

Tom Niinimaki most recently fought Renato Moicano at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Dollaway on Saturday, December 20, 2014, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Tom Niinimaki fight in?

Tom Niinimaki fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Tom Niinimaki have?

Tom Niinimaki has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.

How tall is Tom Niinimaki?

Tom Niinimaki is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Tom Niinimaki weigh?

Tom Niinimaki weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Tom Niinimaki's reach?

Tom Niinimaki has a reach of 69" (175 cm).

How old is Tom Niinimaki?

Tom Niinimaki is 44 years old (born Jul 25, 1982).

Where is Tom Niinimaki from?

Tom Niinimaki is from Finland.

CAREER SUMMARY