Skip to content
MMA Calendar
FightersUFC Welterweight

Nordine Taleb

15-7-0★ 1bonusFranceFranceLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Muslim Salikhov · TKO · Sep 7, 2019

15-7-0 · 7 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Muslim SalikhovTKO · R1 4:26
UFCUFC 242: Khabib vs Poirier·September 7, 2019

No next fight booked yet. Follow Nordine Taleb to hear the moment one is.

Ask UFCalendar AI

CAREER SUMMARY

Nordine Taleb holds a professional MMA record of 15-7-0. Taleb has won 15 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Taleb lands 3.66 significant strikes per minute with 51% accuracy and averages 1.94 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: September 7, 2019. Tracked organizations: UFC, BELLATOR.

Profile

Height
6'1"185 cm
Weight
170 lbs77 kg
Reach
74"188 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Jun 10, 1981
Age
45
Nationality
France
Birthplace
Cogolin, France

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Muslim Salikhov
    UFC 242: Khabib vs Poirier· Sep 7, 2019· Welterweight· 15-7 vs 15-2
    TKO
    R1 · 4:26
  2. WIN
    vs Kyle Prepolec
    UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs Cowboy· May 4, 2019· Welterweight· 15-6 vs 14-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. LOSS
    vs Sean Strickland
    UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs Smith· Oct 27, 2018· Welterweight· 14-6 vs 20-3
    TKO
    R2 · 3:10
  4. LOSS
    vs Claudio Silva
    UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Till· May 27, 2018· Welterweight· 14-5 vs 12-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:31
  5. WIN
    vs Danny Roberts
    UFC Fight Night: Lawler vs Dos Anjos· Dec 16, 2017· Welterweight· 14-4 vs 14-3
    TKO
    R1 · 0:59
    POTN
  6. WIN
    vs Oliver Enkamp
    UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Teixeira· May 28, 2017· Welterweight· 13-4 vs 7-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. LOSS
    vs Santiago Ponzinibbio
    UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Browne· Feb 19, 2017· Welterweight· 12-4 vs 24-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Erick Silva
    UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz· Mar 5, 2016· Welterweight· 12-3 vs 18-7
    TKO
    R2 · 1:34
  9. LOSS
    vs Warlley Alves
    UFC 190: Rousey vs Correia· Aug 1, 2015· Welterweight· 11-3 vs 9-0
    SUB
    R2 · 4:11
  10. WIN
    vs Chris Clements
    UFC 186: Johnson vs Horiguchi· Apr 25, 2015· Welterweight· 11-2 vs 12-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  11. WIN
    vs Li Jingliang
    UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs MacDonald· Oct 4, 2014· Welterweight· 10-2 vs 9-3
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. WIN
    vs Vik Grujic
    UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Kennedy· Apr 16, 2014· Middleweight· 9-2 vs 7-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  13. LOSS
    vs Marius Zaromskis
    BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 74· Sep 28, 2012· Welterweight· 8-2 vs 20-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  14. WIN
    vs Matt MacGrath
    BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 67· May 4, 2012· 8-1 vs 10-8
    TKO
    R2 · 2:30
  15. WIN
    vs Matt Secor
    BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 64· Apr 6, 2012· 7-1 vs 3-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  16. WIN
    vs Pete Sell
    Ring of Combat 38· Nov 18, 2011· Welterweight· 6-1 vs 9-6
    TKO
    R2 · 0:53
  17. WIN
    vs Szymon Boniecki
    Ultimate Generation Combat· Oct 1, 2011· 5-1 vs 2-2
    TKO
  18. WIN
    vs John Salgado
    Quebec Regional· Jun 11, 2011· 4-1 vs 4-6-1
    TKO
  19. WIN
    vs Chad Cox
    Warrior One· Oct 23, 2010· 3-1 vs 5-3
    DEC
  20. WIN
    vs Dean Martins
    Warrior One· Mar 20, 2010· 2-1 vs 2-4
    TKO
  21. LOSS
    vs Guillaume DeLorenzi
    Quebec Regional· Mar 14, 2008· 1-1 vs 1-0
    TKO
  22. WIN
    vs Louis-Philippe Carles
    Quebec Regional· Nov 24, 2007· 1-0 vs 0-1
    DEC

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • TriStar Gym

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (398 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
One-Shot Power
97 · top 4% in division
Sniper
98 · top 2% in division
Granite Base
96 · top 1% in division
Punch power56
Kick power97
Punch speed97
Kick speed98
Accuracy98
Takedowns94
Ground striking94
Submissions53
Chin79
Body strength96
Cardio93

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 15-7-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.66per min
51% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.62per min
67% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.94per 15 min
76% success
Takedowns stuffed74%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 7-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.66per min
51% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.62per min
67% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.94per 15 min
76% success
Takedowns stuffed74%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
See every fight's numbers

Where they rank

All-time boards where Nordine Taleb sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Nordine Taleb has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ Performance of the Night ×1
  1. ★ POTNvs Danny Roberts · UFC Fight Night: Lawler vs Dos AnjosDec 16, 2017

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

All-time bonus leaders →

Related fighters

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Nordine Taleb earns per fight.

Nordine Taleb's salary & career earnings →

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1711▼14
Peak
1749Dec 16, 2017
Rated fights
22
150016001700200820102012201420162018Nov 24, 2007 · 1528Mar 14, 2008 · 1484Mar 20, 2010 · 1531Oct 23, 2010 · 1560Jun 11, 2011 · 1593Oct 1, 2011 · 1619Nov 18, 2011 · 1639Apr 6, 2012 · 1658May 4, 2012 · 1683Sep 28, 2012 · 1663Apr 16, 2014 · 1655Oct 4, 2014 · 1668Apr 25, 2015 · 1692Aug 1, 2015 · 1661Mar 5, 2016 · 1707Feb 20, 2017 · 1686May 28, 2017 · 1710Dec 16, 2017 · 1749May 27, 2018 · 1726Oct 27, 2018 · 1716May 5, 2019 · 1725Sep 7, 2019 · 17111711

See the full Power Index →

Frequently asked questions

When does Nordine Taleb fight next?

Nordine Taleb has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Nordine Taleb's record?

Nordine Taleb's professional MMA record is 15-7-0.

Who is Nordine Taleb fighting next?

Nordine Taleb's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Nordine Taleb fight last?

Nordine Taleb most recently fought Muslim Salikhov at UFC 242: Khabib vs Poirier on Saturday, September 7, 2019, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Nordine Taleb fight in?

Nordine Taleb fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Nordine Taleb have?

Nordine Taleb has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Nordine Taleb won?

Nordine Taleb has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Nordine Taleb?

Nordine Taleb is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Nordine Taleb weigh?

Nordine Taleb weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Nordine Taleb's reach?

Nordine Taleb has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is Nordine Taleb?

Nordine Taleb is 45 years old (born Jun 10, 1981).

Where is Nordine Taleb from?

Nordine Taleb is from France.

Get Nordine Taleb's fight history and stats as JSON with the MMA Fight Data API →