Leonardo Santos
BrazilLast 5No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Leonardo Santos holds a professional MMA record of 18-6-1. Leonardo Santos has won 18 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 6 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
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Nova Uniao · Brazil
Fight DNA
Knockout ArtistUFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Leonardo Santos sits in the top 25.
Bonus résumé
Leonardo Santos has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.
- ★ POTNvs Stevie Ray · UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs SmithJun 1, 2019
- ★ POTNvs Kevin Lee · UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregorDec 12, 2015
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Leonardo Santos earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSvs Jared GordonUFCUFC 278: Usman vs Edwards 2· Aug 20, 2022· Lightweight· 18-6-1 vs 19-5UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Clay GuidaUFCUFC Fight Night: Font vs Aldo· Dec 4, 2021· Lightweight· 18-5-1 vs 37-21SUBR2 · 1:21
- LOSSvs Grant DawsonUFCUFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Holland· Mar 20, 2021· Lightweight· 18-4-1 vs 17-1TKOR3 · 4:59
- WINUFCUFC 251: Usman vs Masvidal· Jul 12, 2020· Lightweight· 18-3-1 vs 10-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Stevie RayUFCUFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Smith· Jun 1, 2019· Lightweight· 17-3-1 vs 22-9POTNTKOR1 · 2:17
- WINUFCUFC 204: Bisping vs Henderson 2· Oct 9, 2016· Lightweight· 16-3-1 vs 28-8SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Kevin LeeUFCUFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor· Dec 12, 2015· Lightweight· 15-3-1 vs 11-2POTNTKOR1 · 3:26
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Maia vs LaFlare· Mar 21, 2015· Lightweight· 14-3-1 vs 9-3SUBR2 · 2:29
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs Arlovski· Sep 13, 2014· Lightweight· 13-3-1 vs 22-9UDR3 · 5:00
- DRAWvs Norman ParkeUFCUFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Henderson 2· Mar 23, 2014· Lightweight· 12-3-1 vs 19-2-1MDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC on FUEL TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum· Jun 8, 2013· Ultimate Fighter Brazil 2 Welterweight· 12-3 vs 6-1SUBR2 · 4:43
- WINvs Mark HolstCage Warriors· Sep 1, 2012· Lightweight· 11-3 vs 10-4SUBR1 · 1:15
- WINvs Gilmar MilhoranceShooto Brasil· Mar 10, 2012· 10-3 vs 0-8SUB
- WINvs Jason BallBAMMA 6: Kong vs. Ninja· May 21, 2011· Lightweight· 9-3 vs 18-9UD
- WINvs Sotaro YamadaSengoku 14· Aug 22, 2010· Lightweight· 8-3 vs 5-5-1DQR1 · 3:56
- WINvs Kiuma KuniokuSengoku 12· Mar 7, 2010· Lightweight· 7-3 vs 34-23-9SUBR1 · 3:06
- LOSSSengoku 8· May 2, 2009· Lightweight· 6-3 vs 9-2-3SD
- WINvs Danilo NoronhaShooto Brasil· Jan 17, 2009· 6-2 vs 4-4SUB
- WINvs Corey EdwardsShooto Brasil· Nov 29, 2008· 5-2 vs 2-1TKO
- WINvs Alan LopesShooto Brasil· Aug 30, 2008· 4-2 vs 0-1SUB
- WINvs Ariel LopezShooto Brasil· Jun 28, 2008· 3-2 vs 0-1SUB
- WINvs Rafael BastosBrazil Regional· Sep 29, 2007· 2-2 vs 25-8-1DEC
- LOSSvs Jean SilvaSao Paulo Regional· Oct 7, 2006· 1-2 vs 14-6-3TKO
- WINvs Gabriel MoraesEspirito Santo Regional· Aug 12, 2006· 1-1 vs 0-1SUB
- LOSSShooto: Treasure Hunt 7· Jun 29, 2002· Lightweight· 0-1 vs 10-0MD
- LOSS2009 ADCC Championships· Sep 26, 2009· 4-6-
- WIN2005 ADCC Championships· May 28, 2005· 4-5-
- LOSSvs Marcelo Garcia2005 ADCC Championships· May 28, 2005· 3-5-
- LOSSvs Jake Shields2005 ADCC Championships· May 28, 2005· 3-4-
- LOSSvs Alexandre Ferreira2005 ADCC Championships· May 28, 2005· 3-3-
- LOSSvs Marcio Feitosa2001 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship· Jul 29, 2001· Lightweight· 3-2-
- WINvs Leonardo Vieira2001 ADCC Championships· Apr 11, 2001· 3-1-
- LOSSvs Matt Serra2001 ADCC Championships· Apr 11, 2001· 2-1-
- WIN2001 ADCC Championships· Apr 11, 2001· 2-0-
- WINvs Carlos Maia×1Title bout · Title win #11996 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship· Feb 4, 1996· Featherweight· 1-0-
- LOSSThe Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 2· Jun 2, 2013· Welterweight· 14-4-
- WINThe Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 2· May 19, 2013· Welterweight· 14-3UD
- WINvs Juliano WandalenThe Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 2· Apr 14, 2013· Welterweight· 13-3UD
- WINvs Luciano ContiniThe Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 2· Mar 24, 2013· Welterweight· 12-3TKO
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1666▼10
- Peak
- 1838Oct 9, 2016
- Rated fights
- 24
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 3 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.