Carlos Leal

"The Lion"

23-7-0

BrazilLast 5

Boxing 1-0

Last fight: Win vs Chidi Njokuani · Unanimous Decision · Feb 21, 2026

23-7-0 · 13 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Chidi NjokuaniUD · R3 5:00

UFCUFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Hernandez·February 21, 2026

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Carlos Leal holds a professional MMA record of 23-7-0. Leal has won 23 fights: 11 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 10 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Leal lands 8.75 significant strikes per minute with 47% accuracy and averages 0.43 takedowns per 15 minutes. Leal also has 1 recorded Boxing bout. Most recent fight: February 21, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC, PFL, BELLATOR.

Profile

Height: 5'11"180 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Reach: 74"188 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: May 4, 1994
Age: 32
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Curitiba, Parana, Brazil

Career history

WIN
vs Chidi Njokuani
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Hernandez· Feb 21, 2026· Welterweight· 23-7 vs 25-12
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Muslim Salikhov
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs De Ridder· Jul 26, 2025· Welterweight· 22-7 vs 22-5
TKO
R1 · 0:42
WIN
vs Alex Morono
UFC 313: Pereira vs Ankalaev· Mar 8, 2025· Welterweight· 22-6 vs 24-12
TKO
R1 · 4:16
LOSS
vs Rinat Fakhretdinov
UFC 308: Topuria vs Holloway· Oct 26, 2024· Welterweight· 21-6 vs 24-2-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Manuel Mena
LFA 187: Brazil vs. Latin America· Jul 6, 2024· Welterweight· 21-5 vs 12-4
TKO
R1 · 3:09
WIN
vs Marcio Breno Rodrigues Braga
UAE Warriors 48· Mar 3, 2024· Welterweight· 20-5 vs 21-8
TKO
R1 · 4:10
LOSS
vs Sadibou Sy
PFL 9: 2023 Playoffs· Aug 23, 2023· Welterweight· 19-5 vs 16-6-2
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Dilano Taylor
PFL 6: Regular Season· Jun 23, 2023· Welterweight· 19-4 vs 10-5
TKO
R2 · 1:13
WIN
vs David Zawada
PFL 3: 2023 Regular Season· Apr 14, 2023· Welterweight· 18-4 vs 18-8
TKO
R1 · 2:25
LOSS
vs Sadibou Sy
PFL 8: 2022 Playoffs· Aug 13, 2022· Welterweight· 17-4 vs 12-6-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ray Cooper III
PFL 3: 2022 Regular Season· May 6, 2022· Welterweight· 17-3 vs 24-8-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Chris Brown
Professional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 8· Apr 7, 2022· 176 lb Catchweight· 16-3 vs 8-4
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Korey Kuppe
Professional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 2· Feb 24, 2022· Welterweight· 15-3 vs 9-5
TKO
R1 · 0:56
WIN
vs Uyran Carlos
LFA 112: Welterweight Grand Prix· Jul 18, 2021· Welterweight· 14-3 vs 11-6
UD
WIN
vs Diego Dias
LFA 112: Welterweight Grand Prix· Jul 18, 2021· Welterweight· 13-3 vs 13-4
TKO
R1 · 1:39
WIN
vs Dhouglas Ribeiro
Sicario MMA 6· Dec 6, 2019· Middleweight· 12-3 vs 8-4
SUB
R3 · 4:15
WIN
vs Mihail Nica
Bellator 190: Carvalho vs Sakara· Dec 9, 2017· Lightweight· 11-3 vs 9-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Francivaldo Trinaldo
Katana Fight 2· Mar 25, 2017· Lightweight· 10-3 vs 6-4
SD
WIN
vs Francisco Cylderlan×1Title bout · Title win #1
Bushido· Jun 11, 2016· Featherweight· 9-3 vs 39-19
TKO
R1 · 3:46
WIN
vs Antonuce Conceição
Samurai FC 12· Oct 10, 2015· Lightweight· 8-3 vs 24-31
SUB
R2 · 4:20
WIN
vs Edemilson Sidnei
Americas FC 4· Aug 8, 2015· Welterweight· 7-3 vs 1-1
TKO
R1 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Eduardo Garvon
The Hill Fighters 4· Sep 28, 2014· Lightweight· 6-3 vs 6-1-1
UD
LOSS
vs Tim Ruberg
Santa Catarina Regional· Jul 19, 2014· 6-2 vs 11-2
SUB
WIN
vs Andre Ricardo
Circuito Talent de MMA 9· May 10, 2014· Lightweight· 6-1 vs 2-1
MD
WIN
vs Ricardo Kogus
Circuito Talent de MMA 6· Feb 22, 2014· Lightweight· 5-1 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 0:29
LOSS
vs Leandro Silva
Circuito Talent de MMA 5· Nov 23, 2013· Lightweight· 4-1 vs 13-2-1
UD
WIN
vs Bruno Padilha
Gladiator Combat Fight· Jul 6, 2013· 4-0 vs 6-6
TKO
WIN
vs Daniel Snaider
Sao Paulo Regional· Dec 15, 2012· 3-0 vs 3-2
DEC
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Parana Regional· Nov 10, 2012· 2-0
-
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Sao Paulo Regional· Oct 6, 2012· 1-0
DQ

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Thai Brasil

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (398 fighters)

Punch power77

Kick power84

Punch speed88

Kick speed81

Accuracy76

Takedowns72

Ground striking74

Submissions52

Chin93

Body strength91

Cardio93

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 23-7-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed5.80per min

47% accuracy

Strikes absorbed5.15per min

49% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.41per 15 min

11% success

Takedowns stuffed92%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 2-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed8.75per min

47% accuracy

Strikes absorbed7.78per min

49% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.43per 15 min

11% success

Takedowns stuffed91%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Carlos Leal sits in the top 25.

PFL

UFC

#8 Most significant strikes in a round, Welterweight79

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Carlos Leal earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1766▲11
Peak: 1769Mar 8, 2025
Rated fights: 28

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Frequently asked questions

When does Carlos Leal fight next?

Carlos Leal has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Carlos Leal's record?

Carlos Leal's professional MMA record is 23-7-0.

Who is Carlos Leal fighting next?

Carlos Leal's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Carlos Leal fight last?

Carlos Leal most recently fought Chidi Njokuani at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Hernandez on Saturday, February 21, 2026, WIN (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Carlos Leal fight in?

Carlos Leal fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Carlos Leal have?

Carlos Leal has 11 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How tall is Carlos Leal?

Carlos Leal is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Carlos Leal weigh?

Carlos Leal weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Carlos Leal's reach?

Carlos Leal has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is Carlos Leal?

Carlos Leal is 32 years old (born May 4, 1994).

Where is Carlos Leal from?

Carlos Leal is from Brazil.

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CAREER SUMMARY