Nikolay Veretennikov

Nikolay Veretennikov, a 34-year-old Ukrainian orthodox fighter, holds a 14-8-0 professional record marked by inconsistency across recent competition, with a 2-5 record in his last seven fights. Standing 6'1" with a 74-inch reach at welterweight, Veretennikov operates as a volume striker averaging 2.74 strikes landed per minute with 56% accuracy, though his defensive fundamentals remain questionable at 47% strike defense and 3.43 strikes absorbed per minute.

His grappling output is minimal—0.40 takedown attempts per 15 minutes at just 16% accuracy—indicating a commitment to striking exchanges rather than wrestling. Veretennikov's submission average of 0.4 per 15 minutes is respectable, but his 5.5 knockout score suggests limited finishing power despite his size advantage.

Recent performances have been predominantly negative, including a first-round TKO loss to Khaos Williams in May 2026 and a second-round stoppage defeat to Austin Vanderford in February 2025, though he secured notable wins via knockout against Niko Price (1:42, Round 1, February 2026) and split decision over Francisco Prado in July 2025. With a cardio score of 42.7 and mounting losses to ranked competition, Veretennikov faces an uphill battle to remain relevant in the welterweight division.