Nick Denis

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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.[1]

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.[2]

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.[3]

Nick was expected to face Johnny Bedford at UFC on Fox 3 on May 5, 2012.[4] However, Bedford was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Roland Delorme.[5] 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.[6][7] 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. A fan of board games, Denis has recently designed an algorithm for efficiently playing SeaFall.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
14 matches 11 wins 3 losses
By knockout 10 1
By submission 1 2

Template:MMA record start |- | style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | align=center| 11–3 | Roland Delorme | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller | Template:Dts | align=center| 1 | align=center| 4:59 | East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States | |- | style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | align=center| 11–2 | Joseph Sandoval | KO (elbows) | UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller | Template:Dts | align=center| 1 | align=center| 0:22 | Nashville, Tennessee, United States | Knockout of the Night.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |- | style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | align=center| 10–2 | Nick Mamalis | KO (suplex and chokeslam) | Wreck MMA: Unfinished Business | Template:Dts | align=center| 2 | align=center| 1:03 | Gatineau, Quebec, Canada | Return to Bantamweight.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |- | style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | align=center| 9–2 | Yuji Hoshino | Submission (guillotine choke) | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku Raiden Championships 12 | Template:Dts | align=center| 2 | align=center| 0:47 | Tokyo, Japan | |- | style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | align=center| 9–1 | Sean Quinn | KO (punches) | Wreck MMA: Fights for the Troops | Template:Dts | align=center| 1 | align=center| 3:42 | Gatineau, Quebec, Canada | |- | style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | align=center| 8–1 | Jason Townes | TKO (knee and kick to the body) | AMMA 1: First Blood | Template:Dts | align=center| 2 | align=center| 1:26 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |- | style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | align=center| 7–1 | Marlon Sandro | KO (punches) | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 8 | Template:Dts | align=center| 1 | align=center| 0:19 | Tokyo, Japan | Sengoku Featherweight Grandprix Second Round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |- | style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | align=center| 7–0 | Seiya Kawahara | TKO (punches) | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 7 | Template:Dts | align=center| 1 | align=center| 2:36 | Tokyo, Japan | Sengoku Featherweight Grandprix Opening Round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |- | style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | align=center| 6–0 | Josh Kyrejto | KO (punch) | KOTC: Excalibur | Template:Dts | align=center| 1 | align=center| 4:59 | Edmonton, Alberta Canada | Fought at Featherweight.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |- | style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | align=center| 5–0 | Josh Gallant | KO (punches) | KOTC: Brawl at the Mall 3 | Template:Dts | align=center| 2 | align=center| 3:14 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Defends KOTC Canada Bantamweight Championship.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |- | style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | align=center| 4–0 | Dave Scholten | TKO (punch to the body) | KOTC: Brawl at the Mall 2 | Template:Dts | align=center| 3 | align=center| 0:23 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Wins KOTC Canada Bantamweight Championship.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |- | style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | align=center| 3–0 | Chris Myra | TKO (punches) | KOTC: Capital Chaos | Template:Dts | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:40 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |- | style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | align=center| 2–0 | Jean-Robert Monier | Submission (armbar) | KOTC: Freedom Fight | Template:Dts | align=center| 1 | align=center| 4:33 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |- | style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | align=center| 1–0 | Justin Darbyson | KO (punches) | APEX: A Night Of Champions | Template:Dts | align=center| 2 | align=center| 2:24 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |

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See also

References

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