Alex Nicholson

“The Spartan”

MiddleweightUnited States2-fight losing streak

20Wins

14Losses

0Draws

1No contest

Professional record

Last 4: LLWL

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Profile

Age: 36 (born May 2, 1990)
Born in: Apopka
Height: 6' 4"
Weight: 185 lbs.
Reach: 77"
Stance: Orthodox
UFC record: 1-3

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC1

KO/TKO 1

Losses in the UFC3

KO/TKO 1
Submission 1
Decision 1

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute: 4.12 top 23%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 4.65

Striking accuracy44%Better than 29% of middleweights

Strike defense47%Better than 16% of middleweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes: 0.0 top 98%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 0.5

Takedown accuracy—

Takedown defense50%Better than 26% of middleweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Nicholson last fought on May 28, 2017 (Loss vs Jack Hermansson). Nicholson has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

About Alex Nicholson

Born on May 2, 1990 in Apopka, United States, Alex Nicholson "The Spartan" competes as a middleweight mixed martial artist. Nicholson stands 6' 4" with a 77" reach.

Nicholson has fought professionally since 2014, debuting with Island Fights. Nicholson arrived in the UFC with a 6-1 record. The UFC debut came at UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs Thompson in February 2016, where Nicholson lost to Misha Cirkunov by neck crank from back control. Nicholson's UFC record stands at 1-3 after 4 fights.

Nicholson ranks #1 in UFC history for highest pro MMA finish rate.

Before and outside the UFC, Nicholson fought in PFL (3-4) and Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA (3-3).

Nicholson's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira in May 2017, where Nicholson lost to Jack Hermansson.

UFC fight history

L

Jack Hermansson

KO/TKO · Punches to Head From Back Control · R1 2:00

UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira

May 28, 2017

1Str 0TD 0KD
L

Sam Alvey

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Ferguson

Nov 5, 2016

82Str 0TD 0KD
W

Devin Clark

KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 4:57

UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker

Jul 13, 2016

18Str 0TD 1KD
L

Misha Cirkunov

Submission · Neck Crank From Back Control · R2 1:28

UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs Thompson

Feb 6, 2016

16Str 0TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Alex Nicholson is 20-14 (1 NC) across 35 professional fights in 13 promotions, since a pro debut on February 8, 2014 (Island Fights). 31 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins20

KO/TKO 17
Submission 3

Pro losses14

KO/TKO 8
Submission 2
Decision 4

Finish rate: 100% of wins
Longest win streak: 5

Fights by promotion

Promotion	Record	First fight
PFL	3-4	2018
Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA	3-3	2021
Island Fights	5-0	2014
UFC	1-3	2016
XFC	1-1 (1 NC)	2024
Titan FC	1-1	2022
Top Alliance Combat	1-1	2014
CamSoda Legends	1-0	2018
Duel Arena	1-0	2026
Florida CF	1-0	2015
Iron Boy MMA	1-0	2017
LFA	0-1	2018
Next Level Fight Club	1-0	2017

All professional fights

Result	Opponent	Method	Event	Date
W	Brad Taylor	TKO (punches), R1	Duel Arena 1	Aug 29, 2026
L	Yoel Romero	TKO (submission to punches), R1	Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 10	May 1, 2026
L	Darion Abbey	TKO (punches), R1	XFC 52	Mar 28, 2025
L	Frank Tate	KO (punches), R1	Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 8	Nov 15, 2024
W	Zac Pauga	TKO (elbows and punches), R2	XFC 51	Sep 27, 2024
NC	Carl Seumanutafa	NC (overturned), R1	XFC: Detroit Grand Prix 2	May 31, 2024
L	Chase Sherman	KO (punch), R1	Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 7	Mar 2, 2024
W	Prince McLean	KO (punches), R1	Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 6	Nov 10, 2023
L	Valter Walker	TKO (retirement), R4	Titan FC 82 / SBC 47	Jun 2, 2023
W	Oscar Sosa	Submission (anaconda choke), R1	Titan FC 78	Jul 29, 2022
W	Tony Lopez	KO (knee), R1	Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 3	Dec 17, 2021
W	Johnathan Ivey	TKO (knees and elbows), R1	Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 2	Oct 1, 2021
L	Francimar Barroso	Decision (unanimous), R2	PFL 9 (2019)	Oct 31, 2019
W	Zeke Tuinei-Wily	TKO (punches), R1	PFL 6 (2019)	Aug 8, 2019
L	Francimar Barroso	Decision (split), R3	PFL 3 (2019)	Jun 6, 2019
L	Josh Copeland	KO (punch), R1	PFL 8 (2018)	Oct 5, 2018
W	Jack May	TKO (leg kick and punches), R1	PFL 8 (2018)	Oct 5, 2018
L	Philipe Lins	TKO (punches), R2	PFL 4 (2018)	Jul 19, 2018
W	Jake Heun	KO (flying knee), R2	PFL 1 (2018)	Jun 7, 2018
W	Ricco Rodriguez	TKO (submission to punches), R1	CamSoda Legends 1	Apr 26, 2018
L	Ryan Spann	KO (punches), R1	LFA 32	Jan 26, 2018
W	Daniel Madrid	TKO (punches), R1	Iron Boy MMA 9	Nov 18, 2017
W	Chris Barnett	KO (elbow), R1	Island Fights 42	Oct 14, 2017
W	Demoreo Dennis	KO (elbow), R1	Next Level Fight Club 8	Sep 16, 2017
L	Jack Hermansson	TKO (punches), R1	UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira	May 28, 2017
L	Sam Alvey	Decision (unanimous), R3	The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson	Nov 5, 2016
W	Devin Clark	KO (punch), R1	UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker	Jul 13, 2016
L	Misha Cirkunov	Submission (neck crank), R2	UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson	Feb 6, 2016
W	Chaz Morgan	TKO (punches), R1	Island Fights 34	Aug 1, 2015
W	Dillon Cleckler	KO (spinning backfist), R2	Island Fights 33	Mar 28, 2015
W	Ronnie Phillips	TKO (head kick and punches), R1	Florida CF 1	Jan 30, 2015
W	Chase Sherman	TKO (punches), R1	Island Fights 31	Dec 5, 2014
W	Derrick Brown	Submission (neck crank), R1	Top Alliance Combat 3	Sep 6, 2014
L	Mark Inge	Decision (unanimous), R3	Top Alliance Combat 1	Apr 12, 2014
W	Baraq Hunter	KO, R1	Island Fights 27	Feb 8, 2014

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Alex Nicholson's record?

Alex Nicholson's professional MMA record is 20 wins, 14 losses and 0 draws, with 1 no contest.

How old is Alex Nicholson?

Alex Nicholson is 36 years old, born on May 2, 1990.

How tall is Alex Nicholson and what is their reach?

Alex Nicholson stands 6' 4" with a 77" reach.

Who did Alex Nicholson fight last?

Alex Nicholson lost to Jack Hermansson by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira on May 28, 2017.