Mike Nickels
Loss
Submission (R1 · 2:14)UFC 73: Stacked
- Pro record 9-5-0
- UFC record 1-1-0
- Outside the UFC 8-4-0
Fighter Details
UFC statistics
UFC round data: 2 bouts · through 2007-07-07
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
2 UFC bouts · 50 division peers
Data through 2007-07-07
0 bouts reaching round 3
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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What is Mike Nickels's professional MMA record?
Mike Nickels has a professional MMA record of 9-5-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Mike Nickels's UFC record?
Mike Nickels's UFC record is 1-1-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 8-4-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Mike Nickels fight next?
Mike Nickels does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Mike Nickels?
Mike Nickels is 54 years old, born December 13, 1971.
How tall is Mike Nickels?
Mike Nickels stands 193 cm (6'4") tall.
Where is Mike Nickels from?
Mike Nickels is from United States.
When was Mike Nickels's last fight?
Mike Nickels last fought on July 7, 2007 at UFC 73: Stacked, losing to Stephan Bonnar by submission in round 1.
Mike Nickels scouting report
Mike Nickels (United States), a light heavyweight, went 9-5 as a pro and 1-1 in the UFC (8-4 outside it). He debuted at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Ortiz vs. Team Shamrock Finale on June 24, 2006; his only UFC win came by submission. Last fight: submission loss to Stephan Bonnar, then 3-3 in the UFC, on July 7, 2007 (UFC 73: Stacked).
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
Mike Nickels vs the light heavyweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 2 UFC bouts (5:24 of fight time).
| Stat | Nickels | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 4.424 in 5:24 | 4 | —* |
| Significant strike accuracy | 52.2%24 of 46 landed | 50.5% | —* |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 1.16 in 5:24 | 3.7 | —* |
| Significant strike defense | 64.7%11 of 17 avoided | 50.1% | —* |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 11.14 in 5:24 | 1.2 | —* |
| Takedown accuracy | 80%4 of 5 landed | 33.9% | —* |
| Takedown defense | —‡ | 66.9% | — |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 2.81 in 5:24 | 0.3 | —* |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 00 in 5:24 | 0.5 | —* |
| Control time | 61.1%3:18 of 5:24 | 18.5% | —* |
| Average fight time | 2:422 bouts | 9:08 | —* |
| Height | 193 cm76″ | 189 cm74.5″ |
- Division average and percentile: 50 active light heavyweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- *No percentile: fewer than 3 UFC bouts or 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- ‡No attempts, so there is no rate.
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UFC fight record
UFC record: 1-1
Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.
- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0Pro record now: 15-9-0UFC record entering: 3-3-0SUBR1 2:14UFC 73: StackedJul 7, 2007Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0Pro record now: 20-6-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0SUBR1 3:10The Ultimate Fighter: Team Ortiz vs. Team Shamrock FinaleJun 24, 2006Result & stats