AFC"Big"Mike Nickels Record: 9-5-0
Light HeavyweightRecord9-5-0
Age54
DivisionLight Heavyweight
MMA Elo1575
Last fight2019.11.03
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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, MMA Elo, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jul 16, 2025 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
Mike Nickels career snapshot
Elo · Professional MMAMMA Elo
1575Solid ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#3940
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 professional MMA 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
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Mike Nickels stats
Record : 9 / 5 / 0Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Significant strikes landed per minute
4.44Fighter4.00UFC light heavyweight avg
Significant striking accuracy
52%Fighter50%UFC light heavyweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
1.11Fighter3.73UFC light heavyweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
65%Fighter51%UFC light heavyweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
11.11Fighter1.37UFC light heavyweight avg
Takedown accuracy
80%Fighter26%UFC light heavyweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
0%Fighter58%UFC light heavyweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
2.78Fighter0.59UFC light heavyweight avg
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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