Mats Nilsson

Mats Nilsson is a mixed martial artist from Sweden competing in the UFC Welterweight division. Mats Nilsson holds a professional record of 11-4-1, including 0-2-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 0 came by knockout or TKO, 0 by submission and 0 by decision. Mats Nilsson stands 6'1", has a 74-inch reach, and is 39 years old. Mats Nilsson is currently on a 2-fight losing streak and is listed as Retired.

Mats Nilsson profile

DivisionWelterweight
Professional record11-4-1
UFC record0-2-0
Division rankUnranked
StatusRetired
CountrySweden
Age39
Date of birth1983-12-05
Height6'1"
Reach74"
Last weigh-in171 lbs
Current streakL2
Total octagon time19 minutes

Striking statistics

Significant strikes landed per minute2.99
Significant strikes absorbed per minute5.62
Striking accuracy39%
Striking defense64%
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0
Strikes to the head59%
Strikes to the body16%
Strikes to the legs26%

Grappling statistics

Takedowns per 15 minutes3.87
Takedown defense44%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes2.32
Average control time per fight (seconds)11.13

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO0
UFC wins by submission0
UFC wins by decision0

Mats Nilsson UFC fight history

DateEventOpponentResultMethod
2015-01-03UFC 182: Jones vs. CormierOmari AkhmedovlossDecision · Unanimous
2014-03-08UFC Fight Night 37Luke BarnattlossHead Kick & Punches · 4:24 · R1

Sources and methodology

Career records and bout history are compiled from public event records. UFC performance metrics use published bout statistics; percentiles and derived metrics are calculated by Verdikt AI. Data can change after official corrections.

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