Fighter

Leonardo Santos

18-6-1★ 2bonuses Brazil

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Grappling 4-6

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Leonardo Santos holds a professional MMA record of 18-6-1. Their full professional MMA career spans 29 bouts on record. Leonardo Santos has won 21 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Leonardo Santos lands 2.82 significant strikes per minute with 46% accuracy and averages 0.88 takedowns per 15 minutes. Leonardo Santos also has 10 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: August 20, 2022. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'0"183 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 75"191 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1980-02-05
Age: 46
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)

Punch power96

Kick power95

Punch speed96

Kick speed94

Accuracy94

Takedowns66

Ground striking94

Submissions93

Chin93

Body strength87

Cardio74

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 18-7-1 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.82per min

46% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.40per min

54% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.88per 15 min

25% success

Takedowns stuffed86%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Leonardo Santos has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ POTN ×2

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 Leonardo Santos earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Jared Gordon
UFCUFC 278: Usman vs Edwards 2· Aug 20, 2022· Lightweight· 18-5-1 vs 18-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Clay Guida
UFCUFC Fight Night: Font vs Aldo· Dec 5, 2021· Lightweight· 18-4-1 vs 36-21
SUB
R2 · 1:21
LOSS
vs Grant Dawson
UFCUFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Holland· Mar 20, 2021· Lightweight· 18-3-1 vs 16-1
TKO
R3 · 4:59
WIN
vs Roman Bogatov
UFCUFC 251: Usman vs Masvidal· Jul 11, 2020· Lightweight· 17-3-1 vs 10-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Stevie Ray
UFCUFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Smith· Jun 1, 2019· Lightweight· 16-3-1 vs 22-8
TKO
R1 · 2:17
POTN
WIN
vs Adriano Martins
UFCUFC 204: Bisping vs Henderson 2· Oct 9, 2016· Lightweight· 15-3-1 vs 28-7
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Kevin Lee
UFCUFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor· Dec 12, 2015· Lightweight· 14-3-1 vs 11-1
TKO
R1 · 3:26
POTN
WIN
vs Anthony Rocco Martin
UFCUFC Fight Night: Maia vs LaFlare· Mar 21, 2015· Lightweight· 13-3-1 vs 9-2
SUB
R2 · 2:29
WIN
vs Efrain Escudero
UFCUFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs Arlovski· Sep 13, 2014· Lightweight· 12-3-1 vs 22-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
DRAW
vs Norman Parke
UFCUFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Henderson 2· Mar 23, 2014· Lightweight· 12-3 vs 19-2
MD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs William Macario×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum· Jun 8, 2013· Ultimate Fighter Brazil 2 Welterweight· 11-3 vs 6-0
SUB
R2 · 4:43
LOSS
vs Santiago Ponzinibbio
The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 2· Jun 2, 2013· Welterweight· 14-3
-
WIN
vs Thiago Santos
The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 2· May 19, 2013· Welterweight· 13-3
UD
WIN
vs Juliano Wandalen
The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 2· Apr 14, 2013· Welterweight· 12-3
UD
WIN
vs Luciano Contini
The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 2· Mar 24, 2013· Welterweight· 11-3
TKO
WIN
vs Mark Holst
Cage Warriors· Sep 1, 2012· Lightweight· 10-3 vs 10-3
SUB
R1 · 1:15
WIN
vs Gilmar Milhorance
Shooto Brasil· Mar 10, 2012· 9-3 vs 0-7
SUB
WIN
vs Jason Ball
BAMMA 6: Kong vs. Ninja· May 21, 2011· Lightweight· 8-3 vs 18-8
UD
WIN
vs Sotaro Yamada
Sengoku 14· Aug 22, 2010· Lightweight· 7-3 vs 5-4-1
DQ
R1 · 3:56
WIN
vs Kiuma Kunioku
Sengoku 12· Mar 7, 2010· Lightweight· 6-3 vs 34-22-9
SUB
R1 · 3:06
LOSS
vs Kazunori Yokota
Sengoku 8· May 2, 2009· Lightweight· 6-2 vs 8-2-3
SD
WIN
vs Danilo Noronha
Shooto Brasil· Jan 17, 2009· 5-2 vs 4-3
SUB
WIN
vs Corey Edwards
Shooto Brasil· Nov 29, 2008· 4-2 vs 2-0
TKO
WIN
vs Alan Lopes
Shooto Brasil· Aug 30, 2008· 3-2 vs 0-0
SUB
WIN
vs Ariel Lopez
Shooto Brasil· Jun 28, 2008· 2-2 vs 0-0
SUB
WIN
vs Rafael Bastos
Brazil Regional· Sep 29, 2007· 1-2 vs 25-7-1
DEC
LOSS
vs Jean Silva
Sao Paulo Regional· Oct 7, 2006· 1-1 vs 13-6-3
TKO
WIN
vs Gabriel Moraes
Espirito Santo Regional· Aug 12, 2006· 0-1 vs 0-0
SUB
LOSS
vs Takanori Gomi
Shooto: Treasure Hunt 7· Jun 29, 2002· Lightweight· 0-0 vs 9-0
MD

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1654▼9
Peak: 1807Oct 9, 2016
Rated fights: 28

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Frequently asked questions

When does Leonardo Santos fight next?

Leonardo Santos has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Leonardo Santos's record?

Leonardo Santos's professional MMA record is 18-6-1.

Who is Leonardo Santos fighting next?

Leonardo Santos's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Leonardo Santos fight last?

Leonardo Santos most recently fought Jared Gordon at UFC 278: Usman vs Edwards 2 on Saturday, August 20, 2022, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Leonardo Santos fight in?

Leonardo Santos fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Leonardo Santos have?

Leonardo Santos has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 9 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Leonardo Santos won?

Leonardo Santos has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Leonardo Santos?

Leonardo Santos is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.

How much does Leonardo Santos weigh?

Leonardo Santos weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Leonardo Santos's reach?

Leonardo Santos has a reach of 75" (191 cm).

How old is Leonardo Santos?

Leonardo Santos is 46 years old (born Feb 5, 1980).

Where is Leonardo Santos from?

Leonardo Santos is from Brazil.

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