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Nick Mamalis

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Nick Mamalis (born June 19, 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.

Background

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

Bellator Fighting Championships

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

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

Bare-knuckle boxing

Mamalis faced Johnny Bedford at BKFC 1 held on June 2, 2018. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.

Mixed martial arts record

Bare knuckle record

References

  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". Archived from the original on December 15, 2016. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
  • Professional MMA record for Nick Mamalis from Sherdog
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