Mike “Big” Nickels is a 50 year old Male fighter from United States with a 9-5-0 pro MMA record.
Nickels most recently fought Jose Luis Martinez at Fight 2 Win 130 on Sunday November 3, 2019.
Mike Nickels beat Jose Luis Martinez by Decision at of Round
in the Heavyweight division.
Mike Nickels has 9 wins with a 100% finish rate, including 2 by knockout, 7 by submission.
Mike Nickels's Last Fight
Win • Mike Nickels DEF Jose Luis Martinez by Decision R
Mike “Big” Nickels's last five professional MMA fights
Mike “Big” Nickels's MMA career highlights
Mike “Big” Nickels's Professional MMA debut
Nickels made his professional debut against Chris Valle on September 24, 2004, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Chris Valle who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Mike Nickels beat Chris Valle by Submission at 1:10 of Round 2.
Mike “Big” Nickels's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Nickels made his debut in the UFC against Wes Combs on June 24, 2006, fighting on the preliminary card of The Ultimate Fighter 3 Finale having compiled a 3-1-0 professional MMA record.
Mike Nickels beat Wes Combs by Submission at 3:10 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Nickels has gone on to fight a total of 2 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 1-1-0.
The first man to defeat Wes Combs
Nickels defeated the previously unbeaten Wes Combs on June 24, 2006, at The Ultimate Fighter 3 Finale. Wes Combs came into the fight with a 12-0-0 record. Nickels was a +400 betting underdog going into the fight. Mike Nickels beat Wes Combs by Submission at 3:10 of Round 1.
Outside the UFC
After his UFC stint, Nickels took his next fight at ROF on April 28, 2007, fighting against Carpaccio Owens on the of the regional circuit.
Mike Nickels beat Carpaccio Owens by KO/TKO at 0:07 of Round 1.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 1 fights outside of the promotion, Nickels returned to the UFC on July 7, 2007, fighting against Stephan Bonnar on the preliminary card of UFC 73: Stacked.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 5-1-0
Mike Nickels lost to Stephan Bonnar by Submission at 2:14 of Round 1.
When was Mike Nickels's last win?
Nickels's last win came against Kyle Seals at on Saturday December 11, 2010. Mike Nickels beat Kyle Seals by Submission at of Round 1.
Who is Mike Nickels's next opponent?
Nickels is not currently booked for any fights.
When was Mike Nickels's last loss?
Nickels's last loss came against Robert Drysdale at Armageddon FC 6 on Saturday June 18, 2011. Mike Nickels lost to Robert Drysdale by Submission at 1:04 of Round 1.
How many UFC fights has Mike Nickels had?
Nickels has fought 2 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 1-1-0.
How many pro MMA knockouts does Mike Nickels have?
Nickels has knocked out 2 opponents.
How many pro MMA submissions does Mike Nickels have?