Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 2
Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Carlos Leal
BrazilCarlos Leal
“The Lion”
23-7-0
RESULT

Carlos Leal def. Korey Kuppe (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 0:56
Korey Kuppe
United StatesKorey Kuppe
11-6-0
Friday, February 25, 2022
Universal Studios, Orlando, United States

Carlos Leal defeated Korey Kuppe by TKO in round 1 (0:56) in the Welterweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 2, held Friday, February 25, 2022 at Universal Studios, Orlando.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carlos Leal vs Korey Kuppe?

Carlos Leal defeated Korey Kuppe by TKO in round 1 (0:56) in the Welterweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 2, held Friday, February 25, 2022 at Universal Studios, Orlando.

Referee
Andrew Glenn
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Carlos Leal 50%50% Korey Kuppe

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

23-7-0
Record
11-6-0
1500
Elo rating
1500
1
Win Streak
0
32
Age
37
5'11"
180 cm
Height
6'5"
196 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
75"
191 cm
Orthodox
Stance
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Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
Brazil
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

8.75
SLpM
—
47%
Str. Acc.
—
7.78
SApM
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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 · 2-3
  • W
    Chidi Njokuani
    UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs HernandezSat, Feb 21, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    Muslim Salikhov
    UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs De RidderSat, Jul 26, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 0:42 · Welterweight
  • W
    Alex Morono
    UFC 313: Pereira vs AnkalaevSat, Mar 8, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 4:16 · Welterweight
  • L
    Rinat Fakhretdinov
    UFC 308: Topuria vs HollowaySat, Oct 26, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    Sadibou Sy
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2023 PlayoffsWed, Aug 23, 2023
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
Korey Kuppe · 0-2
  • L
    Mostafa Rashed Nada
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2023 PlayoffsWed, Aug 23, 2023
    TKO · R1 · 1:55 · Middleweight
  • L
    Carlos Leal
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 2Fri, Feb 25, 2022
    TKO · R1 · 0:56 · Welterweight

Career Averages

Based on 4 fights · 0 fights
76.5
Avg sig. strikes
—
0.25
Avg takedowns
—
0:39
Avg control time
—
115
Career high strikes
—
1
Career high TDs
—

Strike Distribution

Carlos Leal
Strike target
Korey Kuppe
64%
Head
—
24%
Body
—
12%
Leg
—
Carlos Leal
Strike position
Korey Kuppe
87%
Distance
—
13%
Clinch
—
0%
Ground
—