Fighter

Claudia Gadelha

"Claudinha"

18-5-0★ 3bonuses Brazil

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Claudia Gadelha holds a professional MMA record of 18-5-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 23 bouts on record. Claudia Gadelha has won 18 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, 9 by decision. In the UFC, Claudia Gadelha lands 3.31 significant strikes per minute with 41% accuracy and averages 3.03 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: November 8, 2020. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'4"163 cm
Weight: 115 lbs52 kg
Reach: 63"160 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1988-12-07
Age: 37
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Mossoro, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Women's Strawweight roster (78 fighters)

Punch power54

Kick power51

Punch speed61

Kick speed52

Accuracy55

Takedowns96

Ground striking76

Submissions94

Chin96

Body strength65

Cardio95

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 18-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.31per min

41% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.57per min

57% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.03per 15 min

42% success

Takedowns stuffed58%

Submission attempts0.7per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Claudia Gadelha has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.

★ FOTN ×2★ POTN ×1

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Claudia Gadelha earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Yan Xiaonan
UFCUFC Fight Night: Santos vs Teixeira· Nov 8, 2020· Women's Strawweight· 18-4 vs 15-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Angela Hill
UFCUFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Harris· May 16, 2020· Women's Strawweight· 17-4 vs 12-7
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Randa Markos
UFCUFC 239: Jones vs Santos· Jul 7, 2019· Women's Strawweight· 16-4 vs 9-6-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Nina Nunes
UFCUFC 231: Holloway vs Ortega· Dec 9, 2018· Women's Strawweight· 16-3 vs 9-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Carla Esparza
UFCUFC 225: Whittaker vs Romero· Jun 9, 2018· Women's Strawweight· 15-3 vs 13-4
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Jessica Andrade
UFCUFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs Okami· Sep 22, 2017· Women's Strawweight· 15-2 vs 16-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Karolina Kowalkiewicz
UFCUFC 212: Aldo vs Holloway· Jun 3, 2017· Women's Strawweight· 14-2 vs 10-1
SUB
R1 · 3:03
POTN
WIN
vs Cortney Casey
UFCUFC Fight Night: Mousasi vs Hall 2· Nov 19, 2016· Women's Strawweight· 13-2 vs 6-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Joanna JedrzejczykTitle bout
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale· Jul 8, 2016· Women's Strawweight· 13-1 vs 11-0
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Jessica Aguilar
UFCUFC 190: Rousey vs Correia· Aug 1, 2015· Women's Strawweight· 12-1 vs 19-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Joanna Jedrzejczyk
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs Miocic· Dec 13, 2014· Women's Strawweight· 12-0 vs 7-0
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Tina Lahdemaki
UFCUFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs Miller· Jul 16, 2014· Women's Strawweight· 11-0 vs 5-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ayaka Hamasaki
Invicta FC 6· Jul 13, 2013· Strawweight· 10-0 vs 9-0
TKO
R3 · 3:58
WIN
vs Herica Tiburcio
Max Sport 13.2· May 11, 2013· Strawweight· 9-0 vs 5-1
UD
WIN
vs Adriana Vieira
Shooto Brasil 34· Sep 21, 2012· Flyweight· 8-0 vs 1-0
TKO
R1 · 1:35
WIN
vs Valerie Letourneau
Wreck MMA 9· Apr 20, 2012· Catchweight· 7-0 vs 4-2
SD
WIN
vs Kalindra Faria
Sao Paulo Regional· Sep 25, 2010· 6-0 vs 4-1
SUB
WIN
vs Alessandra Silva
Sao Paulo Regional· Aug 22, 2010· 5-0 vs 0-2
SUB
WIN
vs Ariane Monteiro
Sao Paulo Regional· Jun 4, 2010· 4-0 vs 1-1
SUB
WIN
vs Davina Maciel
Roraima Regional· Dec 20, 2009· 3-0 vs 3-0
SUB
WIN
vs Aline Nery
Shooto Brasil· Nov 27, 2009· 2-0 vs 0-0
DEC
WIN
vs Juliana de Sousa
Watch Out Combat Show· Jun 25, 2009· 1-0 vs 0-0
SUB
WIN
vs Elaine Leite
Force Fighting Championship· Jul 5, 2008· 0-0 vs 0-0
SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Claudia Gadelha's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #1 Women's Strawweight
First ranked: Dec 15, 2014
Times ranked: 266

Women's Pound-for-Pound

Women's Strawweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1752▼11
Peak: 1789Jun 3, 2017
Rated fights: 23

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Frequently asked questions

When does Claudia Gadelha fight next?

Claudia Gadelha has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Claudia Gadelha's record?

Claudia Gadelha's professional MMA record is 18-5-0.

Who is Claudia Gadelha fighting next?

Claudia Gadelha's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Claudia Gadelha fight last?

Claudia Gadelha most recently fought Yan Xiaonan at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Teixeira on Sunday, November 8, 2020, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Claudia Gadelha fight in?

Claudia Gadelha fights at Women's Strawweight.

How many knockouts does Claudia Gadelha have?

Claudia Gadelha has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 7 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Claudia Gadelha won?

Claudia Gadelha has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night, 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Claudia Gadelha?

Claudia Gadelha is 5'4" (163 cm) tall.

How much does Claudia Gadelha weigh?

Claudia Gadelha weighs 115 lbs (52 kg).

What is Claudia Gadelha's reach?

Claudia Gadelha has a reach of 63" (160 cm).

How old is Claudia Gadelha?

Claudia Gadelha is 37 years old (born Dec 7, 1988).

Where is Claudia Gadelha from?

Claudia Gadelha is from Brazil.

CAREER SUMMARY