Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 8
176 lb Catchweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Carlos Leal
BrazilCarlos Leal
“The Lion”
23-7-0
RESULT

Carlos Leal def. Chris Brown (Decision)

Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Chris Brown
United StatesChris Brown
“Breezy the Future”
13-5-0
Friday, April 8, 2022
Universal Studios, Orlando, United States

Carlos Leal defeated Chris Brown by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the 176 lb Catchweight main event of Professional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 8, held Friday, April 8, 2022 at Universal Studios, Orlando.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carlos Leal vs Chris Brown?

Carlos Leal defeated Chris Brown by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the 176 lb Catchweight main event of Professional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 8, held Friday, April 8, 2022 at Universal Studios, Orlando.

Referee
Andrew Glenn
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Carlos Leal 56%44% Chris Brown

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
13-5-0
1542
Elo rating
1500
1
Win Streak
0
32
Age
37
5'11"
180 cm
Height
5'11"
180 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
70"
178 cm
Orthodox
Stance
—
176 lb Catchweight
Weight Class
176 lb Catchweight
Brazil
Nationality
United States

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 · 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
Chris Brown · 0-2
  • L
    Thad Jean
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2024 PlayoffsFri, Aug 16, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    Carlos Leal
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 8Fri, Apr 8, 2022
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · 176 lb Catchweight

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
Chris Brown
64%
Head
—
24%
Body
—
12%
Leg
—
Carlos Leal
Strike position
Chris Brown
87%
Distance
—
13%
Clinch
—
0%
Ground
—