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Welterweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Nicolas Dalby

Nicolas Dalby

23-6-1
1 Win Streak
Age
40
Height
5'10"
Weight
171 lbs
Reach
74.5"
Avg Fight Time
13:09
Gym
Rumble Sports
UFC Record
8-5-2(15 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 0 Sub 7 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 4 Dec
Wins by Rd
R2 1R3 7
Last 5
LLWWD
Finish Rate
48%
Bonuses
3
Style
MMA
Location
Fr. Vaerk Hundested, Denmark
Last Fight2025-11-22
SI
W - Saygid Izagakhmaev
KO/TKOR2 1:39
Punch to Head At Distance
Opponent Last Bout
L - Nicolas DalbyDecision - SplitR3 5:00

Fight History

LOSS
RB
vs Randy Brown
UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs. Prates· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:39
LOSS
RF
vs Rinat Fakhretdinov
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
GB
vs Gabriel Bonfim
UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOKnees to Head In Clinch·R2 4:33
WIN
MS
vs Muslim Salikhov
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Cannonier· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
DRAW
DT
vs Darren Till
UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs Smolka· 2025-09-27
Decision - Majority·R3 5:00
WIN
EZ
vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Alves· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
CS
vs Claudio Silva
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
TM
vs Tim Means
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
SI
vs Saygid Izagakhmaev
UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
NC
JR
vs Jesse Ronson
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Till· 2025-09-27
OverturnedRear Naked Choke Failed Drug Test by Ronson·R1 2:48
WIN
AO
vs Alex Oliveira
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
PS
vs Peter Sobotta
UFC Fight Night: Arlovski vs. Barnett· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
ZC
vs Zak Cummings
UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs Dos Santos· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
WA
vs Warlley Alves
UFC 283: Teixeira vs. Hill· 2023-01-21
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
DR
vs Daniel Rodriguez
UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez· 2020-11-21
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.0/min
Grappling
0.98 TD
Defense
52%
⚖️Nicolas adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation
26 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique

Knees

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+76% vs div avg
77%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance

Head Kicks

#2
62%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance

Elbows

#3
54%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
46%
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
31%
⭐Other
Damage Events
31%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
  • ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (77%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
  • ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
  • ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
  • ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (139%) of offensive output.
  • ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 270% of offense - limited but refined.
  • ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
  • ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Knees to Head In Clinch
#1
1
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
  • ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
  • 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Knees to Head In Clinch (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.
⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (3/100). Opponents exploit this.
🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (52%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.
📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (196% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy
44%
Below Avg
Division Rank#35 of 54
0%100%
Striking Defense
52%
Average
Division Rank#33 of 54
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
32% acc62%
Clinch
66% acc31%
Ground
67% acc8%
Striking Differential+0.36/min
4.05 landed/min3.69 absorbed/min
4.05
Landed/Min
3.69
Absorbed/Min
0.16
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed746
Sig. Strikes Attempted1711

Key Insights

Nicolas incorporates heavy clinch work (30%).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Clinch active: 31% of output in the clinch (66% accuracy).

High pace fighter: 5.6 strikes/min engagement.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy
28%
Low
Division Rank#39 of 54
0%100%
TD Defense
59%
Above Avg
Division Rank#36 of 54
0%100%
TD Success Rate
19%
Landed
8
Defended
35
Total
43
0.98
TD / 15min
0.08
Sub / 15min
8
TD Landed
43
TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns
24
Landed
86
Attempted
28%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
0%
R2
0%
R3
100%

Key Insights

4 career submission wins.

Lower TD accuracy (28%).

Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,492
1.18
Ratio
Absorbed
1,262
Chin Rating
Average
KD Exchange
4/8
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
35.8
High
Strikes/Min
5.6
Standing %
78%
R3 vs R1 Output
196%
Strong Finisher

Key Insights

🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.

⚙️ High engagement score (35.8) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 196% of R1.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 15 fights
R1 Control
0:45
R2 Control
1:15
R3 Control
1:24
R1 to Final
+85%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+26.2pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+26.2pp
Body
-0.3pp
Leg
-25.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+13.2pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#29
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#31
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#35
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#33
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#38
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#34
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#34
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#32
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2973
Elite
Career-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
4
/ 6
67% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights
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