MMA StatBook

Tom Niinimaki

“Stoneface”

FeatherweightFinland3-fight losing streak

22Wins
8Losses
1Draws

Professional record

Last 4: LLLW

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Profile

Age
44 (born July 25, 1982)
Born in
Turku
Height
5' 9"
Weight
145 lbs.
Reach
69"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
1-3

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC1

  • Decision 1

Losses in the UFC3

  • Submission 3

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
1.91 top 94%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.31
Striking accuracy55%Better than 90% of featherweights
Strike defense58%Better than 63% of featherweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
2.97 top 15%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.5
Takedown accuracy46%Better than 71% of featherweights
Takedown defense33%Better than 8% of featherweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Niinimaki last fought on December 20, 2014 (Loss vs Renato Moicano). Niinimaki 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.

About Tom Niinimaki

Born on July 25, 1982 in Turku, Finland, Tom Niinimaki "Stoneface" competes as a featherweight mixed martial artist. At 5' 9", Niinimaki has a 69" reach.

Niinimaki turned professional in 2002, debuting with Shooto. A 20-5 record outside the UFC came first. The UFC debut came at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale in November 2013, where Niinimaki beat Rani Yahya by decision. Niinimaki's UFC record stands at 1-3 after 4 fights.

Statistically, Niinimaki is more accurate with significant strikes than 90% of featherweights and lands more takedowns per 15 minutes than 85% of featherweights.

Before and outside the UFC, Niinimaki fought in Cage (7-0) and Shooto (4-2-1).

Niinimaki's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Dollaway in December 2014, where Niinimaki lost to Renato Moicano.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Renato Moicano

    Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R2 3:30

    UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Dollaway

    Dec 20, 2014

    33Str 0TD 0KD
  2. L

    Chas Skelly

    Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R1 2:35

    UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Dos Anjos

    Aug 23, 2014

    1Str 0TD 0KD
  3. L

    Niklas Backstrom

    Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R1 4:15

    UFC Fight Night: Munoz vs Mousasi

    May 31, 2014

    7Str 2TD 0KD
  4. W

    Rani Yahya

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale

    Nov 30, 2013

    17Str 4TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Tom Niinimaki is 22-8-1 across 31 professional fights in 11 promotions, since a pro debut on October 19, 2002 (Shooto). 27 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins22

  • KO/TKO 7
  • Submission 8
  • Decision 7

Pro losses8

  • KO/TKO 1
  • Submission 5
  • Decision 2
Finish rate
68% of wins
Longest win streak
12

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
Cage7-02010
Shooto4-2-12002
FF4-12002
UFC1-32013
TF2-02010
CW1-02007
CWFC0-12005
Cage Warriors1-02004
Euro FC1-02016
IHC0-12006
TFC1-02012

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
W Jonathan Brookins Decision (unanimous), R3 Euro FC 1 Oct 1, 2016
L Renato Moicano Submission (rear-naked choke), R2 UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dollaway Dec 20, 2014
L Chas Skelly Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos Anjos Aug 23, 2014
L Niklas Bäckström Submission (bulldog choke), R1 UFC Fight Night: Munoz vs. Mousasi May 31, 2014
W Rani Yahya Decision (split), R3 The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale Nov 30, 2013
W Walel Watson Submission (kimura), R2 Cage 23 Sep 21, 2013
W Chase Beebe Decision (unanimous), R3 Cage 22 May 11, 2013
W Vladimir Karasiov Submission (guillotine choke), R1 Cage 20: Northern Storm 2 Nov 17, 2012
W Brian Pearman Submission (rear-naked choke), R2 TFC 23: Fight for the Troops Jun 15, 2012
W Johnny Frachey KO (punch), R1 Cage 16: 1st Defense Oct 8, 2011
W Sergej Grecicho Decision (unanimous), R3 Cage 14: All Stars Nov 20, 2010
W Dave Hill Decision (unanimous), R3 TF 2: Champions are Here Oct 23, 2010
W Ben Boekee Submission (kimura), R1 Cage 13: Spring Break May 8, 2010
W Yunus Evloev Submission (kimura), R1 TF: Resurrection Apr 3, 2010
W Lautaro Arborelo Submission (rear-naked choke), R2 Cage 12: Champions are Born Feb 28, 2010
W Bogdan Cristea Decision (unanimous), R3 CW 7: Scotland The Brave Aug 4, 2007
L Tristan Yunker Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 IHC 11: Apocalypse Nov 18, 2006
L Hatsu Hioki Technical Submission (armbar), R1 Shooto 2005: 11/6 in Korakuen Hall Nov 6, 2005
L Danny Batten Decision (majority), R5 CWFC: Strike Force 2 Jul 16, 2005
D Bendy Casimir Draw, R2 Shooto Sweden: Second Impact Mar 14, 2005
W Andre Soares Decision (unanimous), R3 Cage Warriors 9: Xtreme Xmas Dec 18, 2004
W Patrick Rahael TKO FF 8: FinnFight 8 Nov 26, 2004
W Vincent Latoel TKO, R2 Shooto Finland: Ragnarok Oct 24, 2004
W Carlos Carrasco Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Shooto: Switzerland 2 Sep 4, 2004
W Vincent Latoel Submission (triangle Choke), R2 Shooto Finland: Capital Punishment 2 Apr 5, 2004
W Ville Honkala TKO, R1 FF 7: FinnFight 7 Nov 1, 2003
W Teemu Nurkkala TKO (injury), R1 FF 7: FinnFight 7 Nov 1, 2003
L Mikael Lahdesmäki Decision (unanimous), R2 Shooto Finland: Capital Punishment Sep 15, 2003
L Per Eklund TKO (punches), R1 FF 6: FinnFight 6 Nov 30, 2002
W Janne Salminen KO (knees), R1 FF 6: FinnFight 6 Nov 30, 2002
W Mikael Lahdesmäki TKO (corner stoppage), R1 Shooto Finland: The First Time Oct 19, 2002

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

Quick answers

What is Tom Niinimaki's record?

Tom Niinimaki's professional MMA record is 22 wins, 8 losses and 1 draws.

How old is Tom Niinimaki?

Tom Niinimaki is 44 years old, born on July 25, 1982.

How tall is Tom Niinimaki and what is their reach?

Tom Niinimaki stands 5' 9" with a 69" reach.

Who did Tom Niinimaki fight last?

Tom Niinimaki lost to Renato Moicano by Submission at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Dollaway on Dec 20, 2014.