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Fabio Maldonado

"Caipira de Aco"
29-18-0★ 2bonusesBrazilBrazilLast 5
Boxing 3-11Pro bare-knuckle 0-2BKFC record 0-1-0

Last fight: Win vs Luis Oliveira · TKO · Dec 4, 2025

29-18-0 · 22 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs John PhillipsKO · R2 00:29
BKFCBKFC 72 Dubai: Stewart vs Strydom·April 5, 2025

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CAREER SUMMARY

Fabio Maldonado holds a professional MMA record of 29-18-0. Maldonado has won 29 fights: 18 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 18 career losses, 8 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Maldonado lands 5.29 significant strikes per minute with 59% accuracy and averages 0.44 takedowns per 15 minutes. Maldonado also has 14 recorded Boxing bouts. Maldonado also has 2 recorded Bare-Knuckle Boxing bouts. Most recent fight: April 5, 2025. Tracked organizations: BKFC, RIZIN, UFC.

Profile

Height
6'1"185 cm
Weight
205 lbs93 kg
Reach
75"191 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Mar 17, 1980
Age
46
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Sorocaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Luis Oliveira
    Brothers Fight Champion· Dec 4, 2025· Heavyweight· 29-18 vs 4-8
    TKO
    R2 · 2:13
  2. LOSS
    vs Nemanja Kovač
    Serbian Battle Championship 51· Aug 31, 2025· Heavyweight· 28-18 vs 14-6
    UD
  3. LOSS
    vs Kirill Sidelnikov
    Ural FC 1· Jul 1, 2022· Heavyweight· 28-17 vs 14-7
    TKO
    R1 · 0:45
  4. LOSS
    vs Sergei Kharitonov
    Parus FC· Nov 6, 2021· Heavyweight· 28-16 vs 32-9
    TKO
    R1 · 3:28
  5. WIN
    vs Gabriel Augusto
    Samurai FC· May 28, 2021· Heavyweight· 28-15 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:47
  6. WIN
    vs Eli Reger
    Gladiator CF 53· Oct 24, 2020· Heavyweight· 27-15 vs 9-19
    TKO
    R1 · 3:32
  7. LOSS
    vs Chi Lewis-Parry
    UAE Warriors 13· Sep 25, 2020· Heavyweight· 26-15 vs 9-0-2
    TKO
    R1 · 1:08
  8. WIN
    vs Pelu Adetola
    Serbian Battle Championship 27· Mar 14, 2020· Heavyweight· 26-14 vs 7-9
    UD
  9. LOSS
    vs Jiri Prochazka
    RIZIN 19: Lightweight Grand Prix 1st Round· Oct 12, 2019· 220 lb Catchweight· 25-14 vs 25-3-1
    KO
    R1 · 1:49
  10. WIN
    vs Thiago Silva Batista
    Vikings Fight Club 5· Dec 22, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 25-13 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:37
  11. LOSS
    vs Ivan Shtyrkov
    RCC MMA 4: Shtyrkov vs. Maldonado· Oct 27, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 24-13 vs 14-0-1
    TKO
    R2 · 1:03
  12. LOSS
    vs Nikita Krylov
    Fight Nights Global 87· May 19, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 24-12 vs 25-5
    TKO
    R2 · 3:33
  13. WIN
    vs Kurban Omarov×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Fight Nights Global 73· Sep 4, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 24-11 vs 10-1
    SUB
    R3 · 3:01
  14. WIN
    vs Abdul-Khamid Davlyatov
    Fight Nights Global 60· Mar 4, 2017· Catchweight· 23-11 vs 4-2
    TKO
    R1 · 4:20
  15. LOSS
    vs Mikhail Mokhnatkin
    Fight Nights Global 52· Oct 1, 2016· Heavyweight· 22-11 vs 9-1-2
    UD
  16. LOSS
    vs Fedor Emelianenko
    Fight Nights Global 50· Jun 17, 2016· Heavyweight· 22-10 vs 36-4
    MD
  17. LOSS
    vs Corey Anderson
    UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson· Nov 7, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 22-9 vs 7-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  18. LOSS
    vs Quinton Jackson
    UFC 186: Johnson vs Horiguchi· Apr 25, 2015· Catchweight· 22-8 vs 35-11
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  19. WIN
    vs Hans Stringer
    UFC 179: Aldo vs Mendes 2· Oct 25, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 22-7 vs 22-6-3
    TKO
    R2 · 4:06
    POTN
  20. LOSS
    vs Stipe Miocic
    UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs Maldonado· May 31, 2014· Heavyweight· 21-7 vs 12-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:35
  21. WIN
    vs Gian Villante
    UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Henderson 2· Mar 23, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 21-6 vs 11-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  22. WIN
    vs Joey Beltran
    UFC Fight Night: Maia vs Shields· Oct 9, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 20-6 vs 14-9
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  23. WIN
    vs Roger Hollett
    UFC on FX: Belfort vs Rockhold· May 18, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 19-6 vs 13-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  24. LOSS
    vs Glover Teixeira
    UFC 153: Silva vs Bonnar· Oct 13, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 18-6 vs 19-2
    TKO
    R2 · 5:00
  25. LOSS
    vs Igor Pokrajac
    UFC on FUEL TV: Korean Zombie vs Poirier· May 15, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 18-5 vs 25-8
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  26. LOSS
    vs Kyle Kingsbury
    UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs Team dos Santos Finale· Jun 4, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 18-4 vs 11-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  27. WIN
    vs James McSweeney
    UFC 120: Bisping vs Akiyama· Oct 16, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 18-3 vs 4-6
    TKO
    R3 · 0:48
  28. WIN
    vs Nelson Martins
    Sao Paulo Regional· Jun 30, 2010· 17-3 vs 5-4
    TKO
  29. WIN
    vs Jackson Mora Rodriguez
    Sao Paulo Regional· Jun 4, 2010· 16-3 vs 4-8-1
    SUB
  30. WIN
    vs Jessie Gibbs
    Bitetti Combat· May 28, 2010· 15-3 vs 10-4
    SUB
  31. WIN
    vs Alessandro Leal
    Sao Paulo Regional· Mar 13, 2010· 14-3 vs 1-3
    TKO
  32. WIN
    vs Fernando Tréssino
    Bitetti Combat· Dec 12, 2009· 13-3 vs 1-6
    TKO
  33. WIN
    vs Vitor Miranda
    Bitetti Combat· Sep 12, 2009· 12-3 vs 4-2
    DEC
  34. WIN
    vs Edgar Castaldelli Filho
    Predador FC· Dec 3, 2008· 11-3 vs 6-3
    TKO
  35. WIN
    vs Shaton Vaughn
    New Mexico Regional· Nov 1, 2008· 10-3 vs 0-2
    SUB
  36. WIN
    vs Maiquel Falcao
    Predador FC· Mar 15, 2008· 9-3 vs 14-2
    TKO
  37. WIN
    vs Renato Matos
    Predador FC· Dec 8, 2007· 8-3 vs 5-5
    TKO
  38. LOSS
    vs Alexandre Ferreira
    Sao Paulo Regional· Nov 10, 2007· 7-3 vs 15-5
    SUB
  39. WIN
    vs Vitor Miranda
    Brazil Regional· Sep 29, 2007· 7-2 vs 1-1
    DEC
  40. WIN
    vs Maiquel Falcao
    Sao Paulo Regional· May 18, 2007· 6-2 vs 8-1
    TKO
  41. WIN
    vs Ildemar Alcantara
    Predador FC· Jan 25, 2007· 5-2 vs 1-2
    DEC
  42. WIN
    vs Gleison Silva de Abreu
    Mato Grosso Regional· Feb 10, 2006· 4-2 vs 0-1
    TKO
  43. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Bahia Regional· Dec 14, 2004· 3-2
    TKO
  44. LOSS
    vs Alessandro Leal
    Meca World Vale Tudo· Jun 9, 2001· 2-2 vs 1-0
    SUB
  45. LOSS
    vs Unknown opponent
    Distrito Federal Regional· Sep 23, 2000· 2-1
    DEC
  46. WIN
    vs Robson Parazinho
    Distrito Federal Regional· Sep 22, 2000· 1-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
  47. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Distrito Federal Regional· Sep 22, 2000· 1-0
    TKO

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

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

  • 2017Inaugural Fight Nights light heavyweight champion · Fight Nights Global

Camp

  • Team Nogueira

Fight DNA

Striking Technician

UFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (213 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Sniper
98 · top 4% in division
Fast Hands
98 · top 5% in division
Granite Base
96 · top 3% in division
Punch power95
Kick power95
Punch speed98
Kick speed93
Accuracy98
Takedowns62
Ground striking86
Submissions61
Chin94
Body strength96
Cardio90

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 29-18-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed5.29per min
59% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.31per min
54% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.44per 15 min
57% success
Takedowns stuffed62%
Submission attempts0.6per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 5-6-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed5.29per min
59% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.31per min
54% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.44per 15 min
57% success
Takedowns stuffed62%
Submission attempts0.6per 15 min
Pro bare-knuckleRecord: 0-2 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed12.08per min
73% accuracy
Strikes absorbed8.86per min
44% avoided
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Fabio Maldonado sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Fabio Maldonado has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×1★ Performance of the Night ×1
  1. ★ POTNvs Hans Stringer · UFC 179: Aldo vs Mendes 2Oct 25, 2014
  2. ★ FOTNvs Kyle Kingsbury · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs Team dos Santos FinaleJun 4, 2011

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 1 pre-2012 award is not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Fabio Maldonado earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Fabio Maldonado's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#12 Light Heavyweight
First ranked
Jun 16, 2014
Times ranked
52

Light Heavyweight

#1#5#10#152015Jun 16, 2014 · #15Jun 30, 2014 · #14Jul 28, 2014 · #15Oct 27, 2014 · #14Nov 17, 2014 · #13Jan 26, 2015 · #14Feb 2, 2015 · #12Mar 16, 2015 · #13Apr 13, 2015 · #14Apr 20, 2015 · #12Apr 27, 2015 · #13May 25, 2015 · #14Jun 1, 2015 · #13Sep 7, 2015 · #12Nov 9, 2015 · #14#14

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1588▲6
Peak
1768Oct 16, 2010
Rated fights
44
15001600170020012006201120162021Sep 22, 2000 · 1541Jun 9, 2001 · 1495Feb 10, 2006 · 1538Jan 25, 2007 · 1565May 18, 2007 · 1611Sep 29, 2007 · 1631Nov 10, 2007 · 1606Dec 8, 2007 · 1625Mar 15, 2008 · 1651Nov 1, 2008 · 1663Dec 3, 2008 · 1679Sep 12, 2009 · 1693Dec 12, 2009 · 1702Mar 13, 2010 · 1711May 28, 2010 · 1736Jun 4, 2010 · 1742Jun 30, 2010 · 1752Oct 16, 2010 · 1768Jun 4, 2011 · 1754May 15, 2012 · 1741Oct 13, 2012 · 1729May 18, 2013 · 1739Oct 9, 2013 · 1743Mar 23, 2014 · 1753May 31, 2014 · 1740Oct 25, 2014 · 1755Apr 25, 2015 · 1746Nov 7, 2015 · 1733Jun 17, 2016 · 1724Oct 1, 2016 · 1715Mar 4, 2017 · 1723Sep 4, 2017 · 1741May 19, 2018 · 1729Oct 27, 2018 · 1721Dec 22, 2018 · 1726Oct 12, 2019 · 1715Mar 14, 2020 · 1718Sep 25, 2020 · 1697Oct 24, 2020 · 1701May 28, 2021 · 1707Nov 6, 2021 · 1695Jul 1, 2022 · 1680Aug 31, 2025 · 1582Dec 4, 2025 · 15881588

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Frequently asked questions

When does Fabio Maldonado fight next?

Fabio Maldonado has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Fabio Maldonado's record?

Fabio Maldonado's professional MMA record is 29-18-0.

Who is Fabio Maldonado fighting next?

Fabio Maldonado's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Fabio Maldonado fight last?

Fabio Maldonado most recently fought John Phillips at BKFC 72 Dubai: Stewart vs Strydom on Saturday, April 5, 2025, LOSS (Knockout).

What weight class does Fabio Maldonado fight in?

Fabio Maldonado fights at Cruiserweight.

How many knockouts does Fabio Maldonado have?

Fabio Maldonado has 18 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Fabio Maldonado won?

Fabio Maldonado has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Fabio Maldonado?

Fabio Maldonado is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Fabio Maldonado weigh?

Fabio Maldonado weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).

What is Fabio Maldonado's reach?

Fabio Maldonado has a reach of 75" (191 cm).

How old is Fabio Maldonado?

Fabio Maldonado is 46 years old (born Mar 17, 1980).

Where is Fabio Maldonado from?

Fabio Maldonado is from Brazil.

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