Nick Mamalis (born 1986) is an American mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Bantamweight division. A professional competitor since 2006, he has competed for Bellator and Absolute Championship Berkut.

Nick Mamalis
Born (1986-06-19) June 19, 1986 (age 38)
Green River, Wyoming, United States
Other namesGarfield
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
DivisionFeatherweight
Bantamweight
Flyweight
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofGreen River, Wyoming, United States
Years active2006–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total43
Wins28
By knockout9
By submission12
By decision7
Losses14
By knockout2
By submission9
By decision3
No contests1
Other information
Websitehttp://www.nickmamalis.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

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Born and raised in Wyoming, Mamalis began wrestling at the age of six. At Green River High School, Mamalis continued with wrestling as well as playing football. He won three state titles for wrestling, in addition to a runner-up finish. In football, he won All-State honors and helped lead his team to a state title. In college, Mamalis wrestled for the Western Wyoming Community College Mustangs where he was the national runner-up at 125 lbs. during his sophomore season.[1]

Mixed martial arts career

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Bellator Fighting Championships

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Mamalis made his Bellator Fighting Championships debut at Bellator 20, against Mark Oshiro. Oshiro entered the fight as a heavy favorite, having already been signed to compete in the Bellator season three bantamweight tournament, but Mamalis defeated Oshiro 1:29 into round 2 via rear naked choke.[2]

With the victory, Mamalis earned a shot at a tournament qualifier bout at Bellator 23. His opponent, also fighting for a spot in the upcoming tournament, was Albert Rios. Once again, Mamalis entered the fight as the betting underdog. He defeated Rios via TKO due to strikes 4:40 into the first round, securing his place in the tournament.[3] He would then lose consecutive fights at Bellator 27 and 29.

Absolute Championship Berkut

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Mamalis faced Terrion Ware on January 13, 2017 at ACB 51.[4] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Bare-knuckle boxing

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Mamalis faced Johnny Bedford at a Bare Knuckle FC event held on June 2, 2018. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
44 matches 29 wins 14 losses
By knockout 9 2
By submission 12 9
By decision 8 3
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 28–14 (1) Ray Rodriguez Submission (d'arce choke) Rocks Xtreme MMA 26 April 20, 2019 1 2:23 Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Loss 28–13 (1) Ricky Bandejas KO (punch) Cage Fury Fighting Championships 69 December 16, 2017 4 4:07 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States For the CFFC Bantamweight Championship.
Loss 28–12 (1) Kevin Gray Technical Submission (guillotine choke) Victory Fighting Championship 57 May 5, 2017 2 3:53 Topeka, Kansas, United States
Win 28–11 (1) Nick Urso TKO (punches) Top Shelf Entertainment: Rocky Mountain Rubicon 4 February 4, 2017 2 0:48 Fountain, Colorado, United States
Loss 27–11 (1) Terrion Ware Decision (unanimous) ACB 51: Silva vs. Torgeson January 13, 2017 3 5:00 Irvine, California, United States
Win 27–10 (1) Adam Imhoff TKO Rocky Mountain MMA 12: Fists of Fury 3 March 19, 2016 1 1:00 Rock Springs, Wyoming, United States
Win 26–10 (1) Juan Santa Cruz TKO (injury) Rocky Mountain MMA 11: Fists of Fury 2 August 29, 2015 1 2:05 Rock Springs, Wyoming, United States Featherweight bout.
Win 25–10 (1) Craig Ross Decision (unanimous) JHEFN: Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 26 March 6, 2015 3 5:00 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Loss 24–10 (1) Czar Sklavos Submission (guillotine choke) Rocky Mountain MMA: Fist of Fury September 14, 2013 1 4:50 Rock Springs, Wyoming, United States
Win 24–9 (1) Nick Honstein Decision (unanimous) SCL: Rivals February 23, 2013 3 5:00 Denver, Colorado, United States
Loss 23–9 (1) Nick Denis KO (slam) Wreck MMA: Unfinished Business October 28, 2011 2 1:03 Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Win 23–8 (1) Randy Villarreal Submission (rear-naked Choke) BTT MMA 2: Genesis October 1, 2011 1 3:24 Pueblo, Colorado, United States
Win 22–8 (1) Adrian Wooley Decision (split) Score Fighting Series 1 June 10, 2011 3 5:00 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Loss 21–8 (1) Ryan Roberts Decision (unanimous) The Cage Inc.: Battle at the Border 9 April 23, 2011 5 5:00 Hankinson, North Dakota, United States For the Cage Inc. Bantamweight Championship.
Win 21–7 (1) Josh Rave Submission (punches) VFC: Victory Fighting Championship 33 December 11, 2010 2 1:30 Iowa, United States
Loss 20–7 (1) Jameel Massouh Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 29 September 16, 2010 1 4:27 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Catchweight (140 lbs) bout.
Loss 20–6 (1) Zach Makovsky Decision (unanimous) Bellator 27 September 2, 2010 3 5:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Win 20–5 (1) Albert Rios TKO (strikes) Bellator 23 June 24, 2010 1 4:40 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Win 19–5 (1) Mark Oshiro Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 20 May 27, 2010 2 1:29 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Loss 18–5 (1) Rafael de Freitas Submission (rear-naked Choke) Chavez Dojo - Revolutionary Rumble May 1, 2010 1 2:12 Albuquerque, New Mexico, Mexico
Win 18–4 (1) Zach Wolff Decision (unanimous) VFC 30: Night of Champions February 5, 2010 5 5:00 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States Won the VFC Bantamweight Championship.
Win 17–4 (1) Emmanuel Chapman TKO (punches) FI: Fight Industries November 14, 2009 1 1:53 Rock Springs, Wyoming, United States
Win 16–4 (1) Ron Muir TKO (corner stoppage) FTW Featherweight Grand Prix Final Round September 12, 2009 1 5:00 Denver, Colorado, United States Won the FTW Featherweight Grand Prix.
Win 15–4 (1) Jesse Henley Submission (guillotine choke) FTW Featherweight Grand Prix Round Two July 10, 2009 1 1:00 Denver, Colorado, United States
Loss 14–4 (1) Jesse Brock Submission (kneebar) Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 9 June 26, 2009 2 2:58 Layton, Utah, United States
Win 14–3 (1) Jeff Willingham TKO (punches) WOFCF 3 June 25, 2009 1 2:43 Green River, Wyoming, United States
Win 13–3 (1) Olly Bradstreet Submission (triangle choke) WOFCF 2 May 28, 2009 2 4:26 Rock Springs, Wyoming, United States
Win 12–3 (1) Vellore Cabellero TKO (punches) FTW Featherweight Grand Prix Opening Round May 8, 2009 2 0:44 Denver, Colorado, United States
Loss 11–3 (1) Steven Siler Submission (guillotine choke) Throwdown Showdown 3 February 20, 2009 1 1:25 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win 11–2 (1) Woody Gonzales TKO (punches) Kraze in the Cage: Chapter 12 January 24, 2008 1 N/A Rock Springs, Wyoming, United States
Win 10–2 (1) Eddie Pelczynski Submission (rear-naked Choke) WOFCF: Word of Fist Cage Fights 1 January 8, 2008 2 N/A Rock Springs, Wyoming, United States
Win 9–2 (1) Ray Wolfley Submission (armbar) Kraze in the Cage: Chapter 11 December 13, 2008 1 N/A Rock Springs, Wyoming, United States
Win 8–2 (1) Ty Hamblin Decision (unanimous) Kraze in the Cage: Chapter 10 August 15, 2008 3 5:00 Rock Springs, Wyoming, United States
Win 7–2 (1) Brandon Visher Decision (unanimous) Kraze in the Cage: Chapter 9 July 11, 2008 3 5:00 Rock Springs, Wyoming, United States
Win 6–2 (1) Mike Smith Decision (unanimous) Kraze in the Cage: Chapter 8 May 9, 2008 3 5:00 Rock Springs, Wyoming, United States
NC 5–2 (1) Travis Marx No Contest Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 1 April 5, 2008 2 3:33 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win 5–2 Ryan Schofield Submission (rear-naked choke) Kraze in the Cage: Chapter 7, Vol. 2 March 26, 2008 1 N/A Rock Springs, Wyoming, United States
Win 4–2 Brenton Swanson Submission (rear-naked choke) Kraze in the Cage: Chapter 7, Vol. 1 January 26, 2008 2 N/A Rock Springs, Wyoming, United States
Loss 3–2 Tyler Toner Submission (armbar) Battlequest 6: Shootout July 21, 2007 1 4:23 Eagle, Colorado, United States
Win 3–1 Dan Berry Submission (triangle choke) UCE Round 26: Episode 12 June 23, 2007 1 1:29 Ogden, Utah, United States
Win 2–1 Erick Buck Submission (punches) Battlequest 5: Avalanche March 21, 2007 2 0:41 Vail, Colorado, United States
Win 1–1 Steve Hellman Submission (triangle choke) KITC: Kraze in the Cage January 12, 2007 1 N/A Wyoming, United States
Loss 0–1 Raphael Assunção Submission (armbar) Ring of Fire 26 September 9, 2006 1 3:35 Castle Rock, Colorado, United States

Bare knuckle record

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Professional record breakdown
1 match 0 wins 1 loss
By knockout 0 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 0-1 Johnny Bedford TKO (punches) BKFC 1: The Beginning June 2, 2018 2 1:41 Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States

References

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  1. ^ "Nick Mamalis - Colorado State Pueblo". Archived from the original on June 28, 2018.
  2. ^ "Bellator XX results". Bellator.com. May 27, 2010. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "Bellator XXIII results". Bellator.com. June 24, 2010. Archived from the original on July 25, 2011.
  4. ^ "2017: The first events - ACB 51, ACB 52".
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