Ramsey Nijem

Lightweight· Not Fighting

Ramsey Nijem

United States

Pro record

9-6-0

Model Elo

1501

#1014 of 1994

Age
35
Height
5'11"
Reach
74"
Stance
Orthodox
Team
—
Born
United States
UFC debut
Jun 5, 2011

Profile

Ramsey Nijem is 5–5 in the UFC since 2011. 2 of those 5 wins came inside the distance, 2 in the first round. Currently on a 2-fight losing streak. Last fight: lost to Andrew Holbrook by split decision (Jul 24, 2015).

UFC by the numbers

UFC record
5–5
since 2011
Finish rate
40%
2 of 5 wins
1st-round finishes
2
Elite wins
0
vs opponents rated 1700+ at the time
Longest win streak
3
Current streak
L2
losses in a row
Octagon time
1h 24m
avg 8:28 per fight
Opposition
1522
avg opponent Elo (1500 = average)

Best wins

Ranked by the opponent's Elo rating going into the fight.

  1. Joe Proctor

    Joe Proctor

    unanimous decision, R3 · UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz · Dec 7, 2012

    1560opp. Elo
  2. Beneil Dariush

    Beneil Dariush

    KO/TKO, R1 · UFC Fight Night: Minotauro vs Nelson · Apr 10, 2014

    1560opp. Elo
  3. CJ Keith

    CJ Keith

    KO/TKO, R1 · UFC on FX: Maynard vs Guida · Jun 21, 2012

    1500opp. Elo

Career stats (UFC)

Career UFC averages. The white tick on each bar marks the UFC average.

Striking

Strikes landed / min3.05

UFC avg 3.35 · below average

Strikes absorbed / min1.62

UFC avg 3.95 · better than average

Striking accuracy44%

UFC avg 45% · about average

Striking defense63%

UFC avg 52% · better than average

Knockdowns / 15 min0.53

UFC avg 0.43 · better than average

Grappling

Takedowns / 15 min5.32

UFC avg 1.52 · better than average

Takedown accuracy0%

UFC avg 15% · below average

Takedown defense56%

UFC avg 52% · better than average

Submission attempts / 15 min1.06

UFC avg 0.58 · better than average

Where the strikes land

Head 78%Body 13%Legs 9%

Where the strikes are thrown

Standing 54%Clinch 15%Ground 31%

Average fight time: 8:28

Fight history (10)

ResOpponentMethodEvent
LAndrew HolbrookAndrew HolbrookRecord after: 5-5split decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC on FOX: Dillashaw vs. Barao IIJul 24, 2015
LDiego FerreiraDiego FerreiraRecord after: 5-4KO/TKORound 2 · 1:53UFC 177: Dillashaw vs SotoAug 29, 2014
WBeneil DariushBeneil DariushRecord after: 5-3KO/TKORound 1 · 4:20UFC Fight Night: Minotauro vs NelsonApr 10, 2014
WJustin EdwardsJustin EdwardsRecord after: 4-3unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs PhilippouJan 14, 2014
LJames VickJames VickRecord after: 3-3submissionRound 1 · 0:58UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs SonnenAug 16, 2013
LMyles JuryMyles JuryRecord after: 3-2KO/TKORound 2 · 1:02UFC on FOX: Henderson vs MelendezApr 19, 2013
WJoe ProctorJoe ProctorRecord after: 3-1unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC on FOX: Henderson vs DiazDec 7, 2012
WCJ KeithCJ KeithRecord after: 2-1KO/TKORound 1 · 2:29UFC on FX: Maynard vs GuidaJun 21, 2012
WDanny DownesDanny DownesRecord after: 1-1unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC 137: Penn vs DiazOct 28, 2011
LTony FergusonTony FergusonRecord after: 0-1KO/TKORound 1 · 3:54The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs Team dos Santos FinaleJun 3, 2011