Welterweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Nikolay Veretennikov
13-6
Age
35
Height
6'1"
Weight
169 lbs
Reach
74"
Avg Fight Time
13:33
Gym
Kings MMA
UFC Record
1-3(4 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 1
Last 5
LWLWL
Finish Rate
77%
Bonuses
—
Style
Sambo
Location
Ukraine
Next Fight2026-02-07
NP
vs Niko Price
Opponent Last Bout
L - Jacobe SmithKO/TKOR1 1:42· Punches to Head At Distance
Fight History
LOSS
AV
vs Austin Vanderford
UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 4:13
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 4:13
WIN
NP
vs Niko Price
UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 1:42
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 1:42
LOSS
DB
vs Danny Barlow
UFC Fight Night: Tybura vs. Spivac 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
FP
vs Francisco Prado
UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3· 2025-07-19
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
PS
vs Punahele Soriano
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Front-Choke Specialist
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.0/min
Grappling
0.55 TD
Defense
47%
⚖️Nikolay adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
12 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+66% vs div avg
67%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Elbows
67%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
58%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Guillotines
42%
Triangles
33%
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
33%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
1× detected
Clinch → Takedown
1× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (67%). 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 (134%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 267% 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)
Punches to Head At Distance
#11
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head At Distance (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 (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 77% of wins end in finish (9 KO + 1 subs).📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (133% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
55%
Above Avg
Division Rank#10 of 54
0%100%
Striking Defense
47%
Average
Division Rank#48 of 54
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
51% acc73%
Clinch
92% acc20%
Ground
78% acc7%
Striking Differential-0.42/min
3.01 landed/min3.43 absorbed/min
3.01
Landed/Min
3.43
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed163
Sig. Strikes Attempted295
Key Insights
Nikolay is a distance-first striker, with 77% of output at range.
Effective body attack (38%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 73% of output at range with 51% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
18%
Low
Division Rank#50 of 54
0%100%
TD Defense
63%
Above Avg
Division Rank#32 of 54
0%100%
TD Success Rate
18%(est)
Landed
2
Defended
9
Total
11
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.55
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
11
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
4
Landed
22
Attempted
18%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
0%
R2
0%
R3
100%
Key Insights
Lower TD accuracy (18%).
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
326
0.88
Ratio
Absorbed
372
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
22.7
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.6
Standing %
94%
R3 vs R1 Output
133%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.88x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (22.7) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 133% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 4 fights
R1 Control
0:37
R2 Control
0:09
R3 Control
0:10
R1 to Final
+63%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+33.0pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+33.0pp
Body
-26.5pp
Leg
-6.6pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-9.4pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#48
of 54
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#23
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#10
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#48
of 54
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#45
of 54
📉 Below Average
Takedowns
#42
of 54
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#37
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#46
of 54
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2907
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights