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Mandel Nallo
Lightweight · “Mango”

Mandel Nallo

1-1-0
Striker Submission Grappler
6'0"Height
75"Reach
OrthodoxStance
37Age
1KO wins
0Sub wins
100.0%Finish rate
3:56Avg fight

Skill profile

Rated 0–100 · where 138 MMA has read him, his grades and tags set each axis and the stats only nudge inside his band · stats alone where he is silent · the rim is reserved for specialists
Striking — Above avg, rated 77 of 100 · 138 MMA whiteboard: striking solid · Oct 2026 · stats read 45 → nudged -6 inside the band · claims striking power +2, striking technique +2, kicking +2 (+6) Accuracy — Average, rated 50 of 100 · claims striking technique +2, counter striking +1 (+5) Striking D — Average, rated 45 of 100 · stats only — nothing in his reads bears on this axis Durability — Weak, rated 6 of 100 · stats only — nothing in his reads bears on this axis Wrestling — Below avg, rated 26 of 100 · claims td offense +1, clinch +1 (+3) TD Defense — Average, rated 48 of 100 · claims getup +2 (+3) Grappling — Average, rated 55 of 100 · 138 MMA: grappling good · Oct 2026 · stats read 45 → nudged -4 inside the band · claims sub offense +1 (+2) Control — Average, rated 47 of 100 · claims top control +1 (+4) Striking Accuracy Striking D Durability Wrestling TD Defense Grappling Control
striking solid whiteboard
2 analyst reads graded this phase
  • solid UFC Fight Night Buckley vs Malott Full Card Preview & Predictions · October 11, 2026 · whiteboard watch ↗
  • solid UFC Fight Night Burns vs Malott · April 12, 2026 watch ↗
grappling good
2 analyst reads graded this phase
  • good UFC Fight Night Buckley vs Malott Full Card Preview & Predictions · October 11, 2026 watch ↗
  • good UFC Fight Night Burns vs Malott · April 12, 2026 watch ↗
wrestling not yet read
cardio not yet read
durability not yet read
striking solid 2 reads · whiteboard
grappling good 2 reads
wrestling not yet read
cardio not yet read
durability not yet read

138 MMA anchors Striking, Grappling · his tags and claims adjust Accuracy, Wrestling, TD Defense, Control · stats alone on Striking D, Durability.

Built on 7 minutes of tracked cage time across 2 statted fights — every axis is held down until there is more tape, so read this as a sketch rather than a verdict.

Striker above avg striking — rates 77 of 100 · 138 MMA whiteboard: striking solid · Oct 2026
Submission Grappler average grappling — rates 55 of 100 · 138 MMA: grappling good · Oct 2026
Career rates — the raw numbers behind the chart
Sig. strikes landed / min9.41
Sig. strikes absorbed / min4.07
Striking accuracy56.5%
Striking defense57.3%
Knockdowns / 15 min3.81
Takedowns / 15 min1.91
Takedown accuracy100.0%
Takedown defense—
Sub attempts / 15 min1.91
Control time8.9%
Record vs .500+ opponents0-0

Insider info

2 analyst reads · 138 MMA · our paraphrase, never his words
vs Nate Landwehr clear UFC Fight Night Buckley vs Malott Full Card Preview & Predictions · October 11, 2026
grapplinggood strikingsolid

thinks he can finish him first

A dependable, powerful striker with good counters, kicks thrown at every level (including a strong teep and a nasty calf kick), a long jab, and good knees. Known for finishing fights rather than letting them reach the scorecards. Good grappler, decent takedowns, and relentless off his back, including a good back-take and rear-naked-choke finish, though his own stamina is flagged as a weak point.

Strengthreliable/powerful striker, good counters
Strengthkicks at every level, strong teep and calf kick
Strengthlong jab, good knees
Strengthkiller instinct; career pattern of finishing fights rather than going to decision
Strengthgood grappler, decent takedowns
Strengthnever accepts the bottom, works hard to get back up
Strengthgood back-taker, good rear-naked-choke finish
Weaknessstamina is not where it should be, per the analyst's direct assessment
vs Jai Herbert emphatic UFC Fight Night Burns vs Malott · April 12, 2026 · 1 read since
strikingsolid grapplinggood

Picks Nallo 'inside the distance' and commits to a specific method ('I'm going to say TKO') with no hedge on the winner.

A UFC debutant (undefeated, never been to a decision) with a complete striking game: solid power, good counters, kicks to all levels including a standout teep and a nasty calf kick he showcased on the Contender Series, plus a long jab and good knees. His grappling is also good -- selective but effective takedowns, a good sprawl, a refusal to accept bottom position, and strong back-taking with a real rear naked choke threat. The analyst expects a largely striking-based fight and picks him to break Herbert down for a finish.

Strengthkiller instinct
Strengthnever been to a decision
Strengthsolid striking
Strengthpower
Strengthgood counters
Strengthkicks to all levels
Strengthstandout teep
Strengthnasty calf kick
Strengthlong jab
Strengthgood knees
Strengthgood grappler
Strengthdecent/selective takedowns
Strengthgood sprawl
Strengthrefuses bottom position
Strengthstrong back-taker
Strengthhunts the rear naked choke

Fight history

2 UFC bouts · newest first · opponent records as of fight night
W Nate Landwehr 18-8 walk-in KO/TKO · R2 0:47 — UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott · October 17, 2026
58/100Sig. strikes
13/47Absorbed
1/1Takedowns
0:32Control
1Knockdowns
1Sub attempts
L Jai Herbert 13-6-1 walk-in KO/TKO · R1 2:05 — UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott · April 18, 2026
16/31Sig. strikes
19/28Absorbed
0/0Takedowns
0:10Control
1Knockdowns
0Sub attempts

Walk-in records count UFC bouts in this database. For the pre-UFC career, see the record breakdown below or the Tapology button up top.

Record breakdown

UFC bouts in this database
1-1-0UFC record

Wins by method

KO/TKO 1
Submission 0
Decision 0
Other 0

Losses by method

KO/TKO 1
Submission 0
Decision 0
Other 0

Fights by organization

UFC 2

Showing UFC fights only — this fighter's full pre-UFC career hasn't been synced yet. It will fill in as the weekly career backfill reaches them.

Division context

vs. 195 qualified Lightweight fighters · tick = division mean
Striking volume /min 9.4 avg 3.5
Strikes absorbed /min 4.1 avg 3.6
Striking accuracy 56.5% avg 44.0%
Striking defense 57.3% avg 55.7%
Takedowns /15 min 1.9 avg 1.6
Takedown accuracy 100.0% avg 38.1%
Sub attempts /15 min 1.9 avg 0.6
Control time 8.9% avg 21.3%
Finish rate 100.0% avg 50.7%

Headshot of Mandel Nallo by UFC · Official UFC athlete photo (copyright UFC; not freely licensed) · Wikimedia Commons · flattened onto dark background, cropped/resized