AFC"Big"Mike Nickels Record: 9-5-0
Light HeavyweightRecord9-5-0
Age54
DivisionLight Heavyweight
Combat Edge Elo1575
Last fight2019.11.03
Mike Nickels has a 9-5-0 professional record and is 54 years old in the Light Heavyweight division, representing Colorado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jul 16, 2025 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
Mike Nickels career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1575Solid ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#2981
Light HeavyweightTBD
Peak1644
Last move-21
Opponent quality1552avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1644 Elo after defeating David Heath (2009-10-02)
Outside the active ladder after 24 months without a counted pro MMA fight. Current and peak Elo stay raw.
Similar Elo in Light Heavyweight
Recent Elo history
LossRobert Drysdale2011-06-18 | Guillotine Choke -21WinKyle Seals2010-12-11 | Decision+11LossDwayne Lewis2010-09-10 | Punches -22LossVinny Magalhaes2009-12-04 | Decision-36WinDavid Heath2009-10-02 | Rear Naked Choke +33Mike Nickels quick answers
What is Mike Nickels's record?
Mike Nickels's professional MMA record is 9-5-0.
How old is Mike Nickels?
Mike Nickels is 54 years old.
What weight class is Mike Nickels?
Mike Nickels fights at Light Heavyweight in AFC.
How tall is Mike Nickels?
Mike Nickels is 6'4" tall.
How much does Mike Nickels weigh?
Mike Nickels competes at Light Heavyweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 204 lbs.
What is Mike Nickels's Combat Edge Elo?
Mike Nickels's Combat Edge Elo is 1575, with a peak Elo of 1644.
How strong is Mike Nickels's recent opposition?
Mike Nickels's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1552 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Mike Nickels's last fight?
Mike Nickels's latest tracked pro fight was against Jose Luis Martinez at Fight 2 Win 130 on 2019.11.03.
What is Mike Nickels's recent form?
Mike Nickels's recent tracked pro form is L-W-L-L-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Mike Nickels usually win?
Mike Nickels's 9 recorded wins include 3 knockouts, 6 submissions, and 0 decisions, with 100% ending before the final bell.
3Wins by knockout
6Wins by submission
0Wins by decision
1Loss by knockout
4Loss by submission
0Loss by decision
Mike Nickels stats
Record : 9 / 5 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
4.44Fighter3.17Division average
Significant striking accuracy
52%Fighter47%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
1.11Fighter4.44Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
65%Fighter50%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
11.11Fighter1.73Division average
Takedown accuracy
80%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
0%Fighter51%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
2.78Fighter0.70Division average
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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