Personal Information
Full Name | Jamie Pickett |
Date of Birth | August 29, 1988 |
Age | 34 |
Nationality | American |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
Nickname | The Nightwolf |
Jamie Pickett: A Brief Biography
Jamie Pickett is a mixed martial artist who competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Pickett was born on August 29, 1988, in the United States.
Latest News Update for Jamie Pickett
Jamie Pickett lost his fight against Bo Nickal via an arm-triangle choke submission in the first round at UFC 285.
Jamie Pickett Facts
Birth Place | Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States |
Star Sign | Virgo |
Last Fight Earnings | $36,000 |
Age | 34 |
Education | East Duplin High School (dropout) |
MMA Debut | 2011 |
MMA Record | 13-9-0 |
Achievements | NLFC Middleweight Champion |
Children | Camila Pickett |
Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Early Life and Career
Jamie Pickett had a difficult upbringing, living with his grandparents in Chinquapin, North Carolina due to his father being incarcerated and his mother struggling with drug addiction. Pickett dropped out of high school and began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the age of 19, eventually transitioning to mixed martial arts in 2009. After some early losses, Pickett went on to win six straight fights, including a unanimous decision victory over Rashawn Spencer at Conflict MMA 42 Charlotte.
Pickett competed on Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series twice, first losing to Charles Byrd via technical submission in the first round during season one, and then losing to Punahele Soriano by unanimous decision in season 17. He then won fights against Crishian Torres at 864 Fighting Championship and Elijah Gobille at Next Level Fight Club 10.
In season 30 of Dana White's Contender Series, Pickett was the headliner and defeated Jhonven Pati via TKO in the second round, earning a contract with the UFC.
Jamie Pickett’s Career in the UFC
Pickett lost his UFC promotional debut against Tafon Nchukwi at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal via unanimous decision in December 2020. He suffered another loss in his next fight against Jordan Wright at UFC 262 via TKO in the first round.
Pickett won his fight against Laureano Staropoli at UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori via unanimous decision in October 2021. He then won his next fight against Joseph Holmes at UFC on ESPN 32 via unanimous decision in January 2022. However, he lost his fight against Kyle Daukaus at UFC Fight Night 201 via d'arce choke in February 2022.
Pickett's scheduled fight against Abdul Razak Alhassan at UFC on ESPN 39 was canceled, but he later faced Denis Tiuliulin at UFC 279, which he lost via TKO in the second round.
Pickett was set to face Bo Nickal at UFC 282, but the fight was canceled due to Nickal's injury. The fight was rescheduled for UFC 285 in March 2023. However, Pickett lost the fight via submission in the first round.
Jamie Pickett Record
Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
Loss | 13-9 | Bo Nickal | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | UFC 285 | March 4, 2023 | 1 | 2:24 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
Loss | 13–8 | Denis Tiuliulin | TKO (knees and punches) | UFC 279 | September 10, 2022 | 2 | 4:52 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
Loss | 13–7 | Kyle Daukaus | Submission (brabo choke) | UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill | February 19, 2022 | 1 | 4:59 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
Win | 13–6 | Joseph Holmes | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Chikadze | January 15, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
Win | 12–6 | Laureano Staropoli | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori | October 23, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
Loss | 11–6 | Jordan Wright | TKO (elbows and punches) | UFC 262 | May 15, 2021 | 1 | 1:04 | Houston, Texas, United States |
Loss | 11–5 | Tafon Nchukwi | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal | December 19, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
Win | 11–4 | Jhonoven Pati | TKO (punches) | Dana White's Contender Series 30 | August 25, 2020 | 2 | 0:33 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
Win | 10–4 | Jaquis Williams | Decision (unanimous) | Next Level Fight Club 11 | September 28, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Greenville, North Carolina, United States |
Loss | 9–4 | Punahele Soriano | Decision (unanimous) | Dana White's Contender Series 17 | June 18, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
Win | 9–3 | Elijah Gbollie, Jr. | TKO (strikes) | Next Level Fight Club 10 | February 2, 2019 | 1 | 4:32 | Greenville, North Carolina, United States |
Win | 8–3 | Cristhian Torres | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 864 Fighting Championship: Fight 4 | May 26, 2018 | 1 | 3:03 | Greenville, North Carolina, United States |
Loss | 7–3 | Charles Byrd | Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Dana White's Contender Series 1 | July 11, 2017 | 1 | 4:55 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
Win | 7–2 | Rashaun Spencer | Decision (unanimous) | Conflict MMA 42 | November 12, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Indian Trail, North Carolina, United States |
Win | 6–2 | Doug Usher | KO (punch) | Legacy FC 47 | October 16, 2015 | 2 | 2:32 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
Win | 5–2 | Marcus Finch | TKO (punches) | Next Level Fight Club 3 | September 19, 2015 | 3 | 4:41 | Greenville, North Carolina, United States |
Win | 4–2 | Savalas Williams | TKO (punches) | Next Level Fight Club 2 | June 20, 2015 | 1 | 2:42 | Greenville, North Carolina, United States |
Win | 3–2 | Nick Poythress | TKO | Next Level Fight Club 1 | February 28, 2015 | 2 | 1:16 | Greenville, North Carolina, United States |
Win | 2–2 | Jason Fann | Submission (punches) | The Truth Event | August 23, 2014 | 1 | 2:00 | Greenville, North Carolina, United States |
Loss | 1–2 | Joshua Williams | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Warfare 9: Apocalypse | June 21, 2013 | 2 | 1:59 | North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States |
Win | 1–1 | Brian McGinnis | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Charity Fight: Round 1 | August 25, 2012 | 1 | 3:50 | Kenansville, North Carolina, United States |
Loss | 0–1 | Tyler Minton | Decision (unanimous) | Conflick Cage Fighting | September 24, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Raleigh, North Carolina, United States |
Jamie Pickett’s Most Popular Fights
Jamie Pickett vs. Jordan Wright
Jamie Pickett faced Jordan Wright on May 15, 2021, at UFC 262. Unfortunately, Pickett lost the bout via TKO in the first round. Wright was able to land a flurry of strikes that put Pickett in trouble early on, and despite his best efforts to recover, the referee ultimately stepped in to stop the fight.
FAQs on Jamie Pickett
What is Jamie Pickett's nickname?
Jamie Pickett's nickname is "The Nightwolf".
What weight division does Jamie Pickett compete in?
Jamie Pickett competes in the Middleweight division (185 lb) of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
What is Jamie Pickett's professional record?
Jamie Pickett holds a professional record of 13 wins and 9 losses.
Last Updated On 5th March, 2023