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Leonardo Santos

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18-6-1★ 2bonusesBrazilBrazilLast 5
Grappling 4-6

Last fight: Loss vs Jared Gordon · Unanimous Decision · Aug 20, 2022

18-6-1 · 12 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Jared GordonUD · R3 5:00
UFCUFC 278: Usman vs Edwards 2·August 20, 2022

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CAREER SUMMARY

Leonardo Santos holds a professional MMA record of 18-6-1. 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, Santos lands 2.82 significant strikes per minute with 47% accuracy and averages 0.88 takedowns per 15 minutes. 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
Feb 5, 1980
Age
46
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Jared Gordon
    UFC 278: Usman vs Edwards 2· Aug 20, 2022· Lightweight· 18-6-1 vs 19-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. LOSS
    vs Clay Guida
    UFC Fight Night: Font vs Aldo· Dec 4, 2021· Lightweight· 18-5-1 vs 37-21
    SUB
    R2 · 1:21
  3. LOSS
    vs Grant Dawson
    UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Holland· Mar 20, 2021· Lightweight· 18-4-1 vs 17-1
    TKO
    R3 · 4:59
  4. WIN
    vs Roman Bogatov
    UFC 251: Usman vs Masvidal· Jul 12, 2020· Lightweight· 18-3-1 vs 10-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. WIN
    vs Stevie Ray
    UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Smith· Jun 1, 2019· Lightweight· 17-3-1 vs 22-9
    TKO
    R1 · 2:17
    POTN
  6. WIN
    vs Adriano Martins
    UFC 204: Bisping vs Henderson 2· Oct 9, 2016· Lightweight· 16-3-1 vs 28-8
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. WIN
    vs Kevin Lee
    UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor· Dec 12, 2015· Lightweight· 15-3-1 vs 11-2
    TKO
    R1 · 3:26
    POTN
  8. WIN
    vs Anthony Rocco Martin
    UFC Fight Night: Maia vs LaFlare· Mar 21, 2015· Lightweight· 14-3-1 vs 9-3
    SUB
    R2 · 2:29
  9. WIN
    vs Efrain Escudero
    UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs Arlovski· Sep 13, 2014· Lightweight· 13-3-1 vs 22-9
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. DRAW
    vs Norman Parke
    UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Henderson 2· Mar 23, 2014· Lightweight· 12-3-1 vs 19-2-1
    DRAW
    R3 · 5:00
  11. WIN
    vs William Macario×1Title bout · Title win #1
    UFC on FUEL TV: Nogueira vs Werdum· Jun 8, 2013· Ultimate Fighter Brazil 2 Welterweight· 12-3 vs 6-1
    SUB
    R2 · 4:43
  12. WIN
    vs Mark Holst
    Cage Warriors· Sep 1, 2012· Lightweight· 11-3 vs 10-4
    SUB
    R1 · 1:15
  13. WIN
    vs Gilmar Milhorance
    Shooto Brasil· Mar 10, 2012· 10-3 vs 0-8
    SUB
  14. WIN
    vs Jason Ball
    BAMMA 6: Kong vs. Ninja· May 21, 2011· Lightweight· 9-3 vs 18-9
    UD
  15. WIN
    vs Sotaro Yamada
    Sengoku 14· Aug 22, 2010· Lightweight· 8-3 vs 5-5-1
    DQ
    R1 · 3:56
  16. WIN
    vs Kiuma Kunioku
    Sengoku 12· Mar 7, 2010· Lightweight· 7-3 vs 34-23-9
    SUB
    R1 · 3:06
  17. LOSS
    vs Kazunori Yokota
    Sengoku 8· May 2, 2009· Lightweight· 6-3 vs 9-2-3
    SD
  18. WIN
    vs Danilo Noronha
    Shooto Brasil· Jan 17, 2009· 6-2 vs 4-4
    SUB
  19. WIN
    vs Corey Edwards
    Shooto Brasil· Nov 29, 2008· 5-2 vs 2-1
    TKO
  20. WIN
    vs Alan Lopes
    Shooto Brasil· Aug 30, 2008· 4-2 vs 0-1
    SUB
  21. WIN
    vs Ariel Lopez
    Shooto Brasil· Jun 28, 2008· 3-2 vs 0-1
    SUB
  22. WIN
    vs Rafael Bastos
    Brazil Regional· Sep 29, 2007· 2-2 vs 25-8-1
    DEC
  23. LOSS
    vs Jean Silva
    Sao Paulo Regional· Oct 7, 2006· 1-2 vs 14-6-3
    TKO
  24. WIN
    vs Gabriel Moraes
    Espirito Santo Regional· Aug 12, 2006· 1-1 vs 0-1
    SUB
  25. LOSS
    vs Takanori Gomi
    Shooto: Treasure Hunt 7· Jun 29, 2002· Lightweight· 0-1 vs 10-0
    MD

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

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Nova Uniao

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power96
Kick power94
Punch speed95
Kick speed94
Accuracy93
Takedowns74
Ground striking95
Submissions93
Chin93
Body strength86
Cardio74

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 18-6-1 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed2.82per min
47% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.40per min
54% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.88per 15 min
26% success
Takedowns stuffed87%
Submission attempts0.3per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 7-3-1 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.82per min
47% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.40per min
54% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.88per 15 min
26% success
Takedowns stuffed87%
Submission attempts0.3per 15 min
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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.

★ Performance of the Night ×2
  1. ★ POTNvs Stevie Ray · UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs SmithJun 1, 2019
  2. ★ 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.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Leonardo Santos earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1666▼10
Peak
1838Oct 9, 2016
Rated fights
25
150016001700180020032007201120152019Jun 29, 2002 · 1487Aug 12, 2006 · 1535Oct 7, 2006 · 1507Sep 29, 2007 · 1542Jun 28, 2008 · 1584Aug 30, 2008 · 1621Nov 29, 2008 · 1643Jan 17, 2009 · 1663May 2, 2009 · 1655Mar 7, 2010 · 1676Aug 22, 2010 · 1687May 21, 2011 · 1705Mar 10, 2012 · 1713Sep 1, 2012 · 1738Jun 8, 2013 · 1773Mar 23, 2014 · 1774Sep 13, 2014 · 1795Mar 21, 2015 · 1819Dec 12, 2015 · 1833Oct 9, 2016 · 1838Jun 1, 2019 · 1691Jul 12, 2020 · 1701Mar 21, 2021 · 1690Dec 5, 2021 · 1676Aug 21, 2022 · 16661666

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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 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.

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