Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Carlos Leal
The Lion
23-7-0
RESULT

Carlos Leal def. Mihail Nica (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Saturday, December 9, 2017
Nelson Mandela Forum, Florence

Carlos Leal defeated Mihail Nica by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of Bellator 190: Carvalho vs. Sakara, held Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Nelson Mandela Forum, Florence.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carlos Leal vs Mihail Nica?

Carlos Leal defeated Mihail Nica by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of Bellator 190: Carvalho vs. Sakara, held Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Nelson Mandela Forum, Florence.

Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Carlos Leal 37%63% Mihail Nica

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

23-7-0
Record
9-2-0
1619
Power Index rating
1710
1
Win Streak
0
32
Age
35
5'11"
180 cm
Height
0'0"
0 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
0"
0 cm
Orthodox
Stance
--
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
Brazil
Nationality
Romania

Style Matchup

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vs
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Carlos Leal

No background on record

Camp Thai Brasil · Brazil

Mihail Nica

No background on record

Camp Miura Dojo · Romania

Striking Profile

8.75
SLpM
-
47%
Str. Acc.
-
7.78
SApM
-
48%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

0.43
TD Avg.
-
11%
TD Acc.
-
90%
TD Def.
-
0.00
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Carlos Leal · 3-2
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Hernandez · Feb 21, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs De Ridder · Jul 26, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 0:42 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC 313: Pereira vs Ankalaev · Mar 8, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 4:16 · Welterweight
  • L
    UFC 308: Topuria vs Holloway · Oct 26, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    LFA 187: Brazil vs. Latin America · Jul 6, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 3:09 · Welterweight
Mihail Nica · 3-2
  • L
    AGM 2 · Mar 25, 2022
    TKO · R1 · 1:02 · Lightweight
  • L
    Bellator 190: Carvalho vs. Sakara · Dec 9, 2017
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 · Apr 8, 2017
    Submission · R1 · 0:36 · Welterweight
  • W
    Fight or Nothing · Oct 29, 2016
    TKO · R1 · 4:35 · Welterweight
  • W
    Luctor Cage Fight · Jun 25, 2016
    Submission · R1 · 2:17

Career Averages

Based on 9 fights · 0 fights
53.4
Avg sig. strikes
-
0.22
Avg takedowns
-
1:32
Avg control time
-
115
Career high strikes
-
1
Career high TDs
-

Strike Distribution

Carlos Leal
Strike target
Mihail Nica
62%
Head
-
23%
Body
-
15%
Leg
-
Carlos Leal
Strike position
Mihail Nica
70%
Distance
-
17%
Clinch
-
13%
Ground
-