Nick Denis

Nick Denis (born October 11, 1983) is a retired Canadian professional mixed martial artist. A World Victory Road, Aggression Fighting Championship, King of the Cage and UFC veteran, Denis is best known for being a former KOTC Canada Bantamweight Champion, semi-finalist in the Sengoku Featherweight Tournament and his Knockout of the Night victory in his debut fight in the UFC.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Denis made his MMA debut in his native Canada in October 2006. He debuted for the King of the Cage Canada promotion and quickly became their Bantamweight champion.^[2]

In 2009, Denis made his international MMA debut for the World Victory Road promotion. He fought in the Sengoku Featherweight Grandprix, making it to the semifinal round.

More recently, he fought against Bellator veteran Nick Mamalis who he defeated via KO (suplex and chokeslam) in the second round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In early December 2011, it was announced that Denis had signed a multi-fight deal with the UFC.^[3]

In his UFC debut, Denis faced Joseph Sandoval on January 20, 2012 at UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller. He was successful, defeating Sandoval with a series of standing elbows.^[4]

Nick was expected to face Johnny Bedford at UFC on Fox 3 on May 5, 2012.^[5] However, Bedford was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Roland Delorme.^[6] He lost to Delorme by rear-naked choke at 4:59 of an action-packed first round where both fighters were rocked until Delorme rallied and submitted Denis.

In November 2012, Nick announced his retirement from the sport of MMA in a post on his blog, citing research of Chronic traumatic encephalopathy.^[7][8] Denis is frequently quoted and his research is the subject of many discussions on media outlets including MMA Live, The New York Daily News and The Joe Rogan Experience.

Personal life

Denis studied at the University of Ottawa, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. Nick also invested part of his "Knockout of the Night" win bonus in purchasing land, owning a large part of land in North Stormont, Ontario, Canada.

Mixed martial arts record

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss	11-3	Roland Delorme	Submission (rear naked choke)	UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller	02012-05-05May 5, 2012	1	4:59	East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	11-2	Joseph Sandoval	KO (elbows)	UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller	02012-01-20January 20, 2012	1	0:22	Nashville, Tennessee, United States	Knockout of the Night
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	10-2	Nick Mamalis	KO (suplex and chokeslam)	Wreck MMA: Unfinished Business	02011-10-28October 28, 2011	2	1:03	Gatineau, Quebec, Canada	Return to Bantamweight
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss	9-2	Yuji Hoshino	Submission (guillotine choke)	World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku Raiden Championships 12	02010-03-07March 7, 2010	2	0:47	Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	9-1	QuinnSean Quinn	KO (punches)	Wreck MMA: Fights for the Troops	02009-12-12December 12, 2009	1	3:42	Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	8-1	TownesJason Townes	TKO (knee and kick to the body)	AMMA 1: First Blood	02009-10-24October 24, 2009	2	1:26	Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss	7-1	SandroMarlon Sandro	KO (punches)	World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 8	02009-05-02May 2, 2009	1	0:19	Tokyo, Japan	Sengoku Featherweight Grandprix Second Round
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	7-0	KawaharaSeiya Kawahara	TKO (punches)	World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 7	02009-03-20March 20, 2009	1	2:36	Tokyo, Japan	Sengoku Featherweight Grandprix Opening Round
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	6-0	KyrejtoJosh Kyrejto	KO (punch)	KOTC: Excalibur	02008-07-19July 19, 2008	1	4:59	Edmonton, Alberta Canada	Fought at Featherweight
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	5-0	GallantJosh Gallant	KO (punches)	KOTC: Brawl at the Mall 3	02008-04-04April 4, 2008	2	3:14	Edmonton, Alberta, Canada	Defends KOTC Canada Bantamweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	4-0	ScholtenDave Scholten	TKO (punch to the body)	KOTC: Brawl at the Mall 2	02007-10-19October 19, 2007	3	0:23	Edmonton, Alberta, Canada	Wins KOTC Canada Bantamweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	3-0	MyraChris Myra	TKO (punches)	KOTC: Capital Chaos	02007-03-28March 28, 2007	1	1:40	Montreal, Quebec, Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	2-0	HillJean-Robert Monier	Submission (armbar)	KOTC: Freedom Fight	02007-01-20January 20, 2007	1	4:33	Montreal, Quebec, Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	1-0	DarbysonJustin Darbyson	KO (punches)	APEX: A Night Of Champions	02006-10-16October 16, 2006	2	2:24	Montreal, Quebec, Canada

External links

• Professional MMA record for Nick Denis from Sherdog
• Sengoku profile for Nick Denis

References