MMA StatBook

Nikolay Veretennikov

“Gladiator”

Welterweight

2Wins
4Losses
0Draws

UFC record

Last 5: LWLWL

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Profile

Age
36 (born December 22, 1989)
Height
6' 1"
Weight
170 lbs.
Reach
74"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
2-4

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC2

  • KO/TKO 1
  • Decision 1

Losses in the UFC4

  • KO/TKO 2
  • Decision 2

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
2.56 top 68%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.4
Striking accuracy54%Better than 94% of welterweights
Strike defense44%Better than 5% of welterweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
0.5 top 80%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.5
Takedown accuracy22%Better than 15% of welterweights
Takedown defense67%Better than 58% of welterweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Veretennikov last fought on May 16, 2026 (Loss vs Khaos Williams).

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

About Nikolay Veretennikov

Nikolay Veretennikov "Gladiator" is a welterweight mixed martial artist, born on December 22, 1989. Veretennikov stands 6' 1" with a 74" reach.

Veretennikov first fought in the UFC at UFC Fight Night: Tybura vs. Spivac 2 in August 2024 and lost to Danny Barlow by decision. In the UFC, Veretennikov is 2-4 across 6 fights.

Statistically, Veretennikov is more accurate with significant strikes than 94% of welterweights.

The quickest UFC win of Veretennikov's career took 1:42, against Niko Price at UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira. Veretennikov has never been submitted in the UFC. Veretennikov was 35 when the first UFC win came, against Francisco Prado.

Most recently, Veretennikov lost to Khaos Williams by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa in May 2026.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Khaos Williams

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R1 3:31

    UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa

    May 16, 2026

    13Str 0TD 0KD
  2. W

    Niko Price

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R1 1:42

    UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira

    Feb 7, 2026

    19Str 0TD 0KD
  3. L

    Punahele Soriano

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2

    Oct 4, 2025

    9Str 0TD 0KD
  4. W

    Francisco Prado

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3

    Jul 19, 2025

    56Str 2TD 0KD
  5. L

    Austin Vanderford

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R2 4:13

    UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song

    Feb 22, 2025

    5Str 0TD 0KD
  6. L

    Danny Barlow

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Tybura vs. Spivac 2

    Aug 10, 2024

    50Str 0TD 0KD

Quick answers

What is Nikolay Veretennikov's record?

Nikolay Veretennikov's UFC record is 2 wins, 4 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Nikolay Veretennikov?

Nikolay Veretennikov is 36 years old, born on December 22, 1989.

How tall is Nikolay Veretennikov and what is their reach?

Nikolay Veretennikov stands 6' 1" with a 74" reach.

Who did Nikolay Veretennikov fight last?

Nikolay Veretennikov lost to Khaos Williams by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa on May 16, 2026.