Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Middleweight5 rounds scheduled
WIN
Chad Hanekom
Superman
11-4-0
RESULT

Chad Hanekom def. Leon Aliu (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3
Leon Aliu
The Albanian Lion
10-2-0
Friday, September 21, 2018
Mubadala Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Chad Hanekom defeated Leon Aliu by Unanimous Decision in round 3 in the Middleweight bout of Brave CF 16, held Friday, September 21, 2018 at Mubadala Arena, Abu Dhabi.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chad Hanekom vs Leon Aliu?

Chad Hanekom defeated Leon Aliu by Unanimous Decision in round 3 in the Middleweight bout of Brave CF 16, held Friday, September 21, 2018 at Mubadala Arena, Abu Dhabi.

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

Win probability

Chad Hanekom 41%59% Leon Aliu

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

11-4-0
Record
10-2-0
1668
Power Index rating
1732
0
Win Streak
0
36
Age
37
6'4"
193 cm
Height
6'0"
183 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
74"
188 cm
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Stance
Orthodox
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
South Africa
Nationality
Albania

Striking Profile

2.53
SLpM
6.32
365%
Str. Acc.
50%
2.14
SApM
10.11
-115%
Str. Def.
38%

Grappling Profile

0.45
TD Avg.
0.00
7%
TD Acc.
0%
71%
TD Def.
0%
0.90
Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Chad Hanekom · 3-2
  • L
    AKO 11: Fongno vs Hanekom · Nov 15, 2025
    Split Decision · Middleweight
  • W
    AKO 8: Road to the Finals · Apr 4, 2025
    TKO · R3 · 2:37 · Middleweight
  • W
    AKO 6: Final Eliminator · Nov 22, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 1:39 · Middleweight
  • L
    Dana White's Contender Series 61 · Sep 5, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 05:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    Brave 66 · Nov 26, 2022
    TKO · R1 · 01:36 · Middleweight
Leon Aliu · 1-4
  • L
    Cage Warriors 202: Silva vs. Brown · Mar 14, 2026
    Knockout · R1 · 01:08 · Catchweight
  • L
    Cage Warriors 179 · Nov 2, 2024
    TKO · R2 · 05:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    Cage Warriors 169 · Mar 30, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 05:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    Cage Warriors 162: Rome · Oct 28, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R4 · 00:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    Cage Warriors 154: Rome · May 6, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 05:00 · Catchweight

Career Averages

Based on 4 fights · 6 fights
21.0
Avg sig. strikes
19.0
0.25
Avg takedowns
0.33
1:36
Avg control time
1:28
72
Career high strikes
43
1
Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Chad Hanekom
Strike target
Leon Aliu
65%
Head
42%
19%
Body
13%
15%
Leg
45%
Chad Hanekom
Strike position
Leon Aliu
85%
Distance
66%
5%
Clinch
23%
10%
Ground
11%