Luiz Gustavo

"Killer"

16-4-0RIZIN ChampionprojectedLightweight

BrazilLast 5

Last fight: Win vs Ilhom Nazimov · Knockout · May 10, 2026

16-4-0 · 14 finishes · Full stats →

NEXT FIGHT

vs Mikuru Asakura

RIZINSuper RIZIN.6: Shiwasu No Owari Nagoya Gekokujo Matsuri·Thursday, December 31, 2026

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Luiz Gustavo holds a professional MMA record of 16-4-0. Gustavo has won 16 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 4 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. Most recent fight: May 10, 2026. Tracked organizations: RIZIN.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 156 lbs71 kg
Reach: 71"180 cm
DOB: May 25, 1996
Age: 30
Team: EVOLUCAO THAI
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Curitiba, Parana, Brazil

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RIZINSuper RIZIN.6: Shiwasu No Owari Nagoya Gekokujo MatsuriDec 31, 2026
vs Mikuru AsakuraLightweight

Career history

WIN
vs Ilhom Nazimov×1Title bout · Title win #1
RIZIN 53· May 10, 2026· Lightweight· 16-4 vs 13-4
KO
R1 · 2:08
WIN
vs Taisei Sakuraba
RIZIN 52· Mar 7, 2026· Lightweight· 15-4 vs 2-2
KO
R2 · 2:32
LOSS
vs Shunta Nomura
RIZIN 50· Mar 30, 2025· Lightweight· 14-4 vs 9-2
DEC
R3 · 2:27
LOSS
vs Roberto Satoshi de SouzaTitle bout
RIZIN 48· Sep 29, 2024· Lightweight· 14-3 vs 17-3
TKO
R1 · 0:21
WIN
vs Yoshinori Horie
RIZIN LANDMARK 8· Feb 24, 2024· Lightweight· 14-2 vs 13-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Koji Takeda
RIZIN LANDMARK 5· Apr 29, 2023· Lightweight· 13-2 vs 15-5
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Juri Ohara
Super RIZIN / RIZIN 38· Sep 25, 2022· Lightweight· 12-2 vs 31-18-2
KO
R1 · 1:23
WIN
vs Yusuke Yachi
RIZIN Trigger 3rd· Apr 16, 2022· Lightweight· 11-2 vs 23-13
TKO
R2 · 3:14
LOSS
vs Patricky Freire
RIZIN 20· Dec 31, 2019· Lightweight· 10-2 vs 23-8
TKO
R1 · 0:28
WIN
vs Hiroto Uesako
RIZIN 19: Lightweight Grand Prix 1st Round· Oct 12, 2019· Lightweight· 10-1 vs 15-8
TKO
R1 · 3:55
LOSS
vs Mikuru Asakura
RIZIN 15· Apr 21, 2019· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 10-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Yusuke Yachi
RIZIN 12· Aug 12, 2018· Lightweight· 9-0 vs 20-7
KO
R2 · 2:32
WIN
vs Diogo D'Avila
Katana Fight 4· Nov 25, 2017· Featherweight· 8-0 vs 6-3
TKO
R1 · 1:40
WIN
vs Renato Amorim
Katana Fight 3· Aug 5, 2017· 7-0 vs 6-1
TKO
R2 · 0:55
WIN
vs Marcelo Bustos
Katana Fight 1· Nov 26, 2016· Featherweight· 6-0 vs 9-6-1
SUB
R1 · 0:47
WIN
vs Diego Silverio
Imortal FC 5· Jul 23, 2016· Featherweight· 5-0 vs 1-1
SUB
R2 · 1:30
WIN
vs Vinicius Morinischi
Aspera FC 32· Feb 20, 2016· Featherweight· 4-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 2:09
WIN
vs Lucas Moicano
Circuito Buffalo 2· Dec 19, 2015· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 2:20
WIN
vs Júnior Medeiros
Iron FC 8· Jun 6, 2015· Bantamweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 1:59
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Parana Regional· Aug 10, 2014· 1-0
SUB

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

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

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

One-Shot Power

98 · top 2% in division

Fast Hands

98 · top 2% in division

Punch power98

Kick power73

Punch speed98

Kick speed76

Accuracy95

Takedowns66

Ground striking93

Submissions81

Chin71

Body strength78

Cardio68

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 16-4-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.14per min

Strikes absorbed2.27per min

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

Takedowns stuffed43%

Submission attempts1.1per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Luiz Gustavo sits in the top 25.

RIZIN

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RIZIN Ranking · UFCalendar Projection

Luiz Gustavo's standing on UFCalendar's projected RIZIN rankings. RIZIN publishes no official rankings.

Current: Champion Lightweight
Peak: Champion Lightweight
First ranked: Jul 28, 2019
Times ranked: 55

Lightweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1743▲20
Peak: 1768Oct 12, 2019
Rated fights: 19

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Frequently asked questions

When does Luiz Gustavo fight next?

Luiz Gustavo fights Mikuru Asakura on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at Super RIZIN.6: Shiwasu No Owari Nagoya Gekokujo Matsuri.

What is Luiz Gustavo's record?

Luiz Gustavo's professional MMA record is 16-4-0.

Who is Luiz Gustavo fighting next?

Luiz Gustavo's next opponent is Mikuru Asakura at Super RIZIN.6: Shiwasu No Owari Nagoya Gekokujo Matsuri.

Who did Luiz Gustavo fight last?

Luiz Gustavo most recently fought Ilhom Nazimov at RIZIN 53 on Sunday, May 10, 2026, WIN (Knockout).

What weight class does Luiz Gustavo fight in?

Luiz Gustavo fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Luiz Gustavo have?

Luiz Gustavo has 9 wins by KO/TKO and 5 wins by submission.

How tall is Luiz Gustavo?

Luiz Gustavo is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Luiz Gustavo weigh?

Luiz Gustavo weighs 156 lbs (71 kg).

What is Luiz Gustavo's reach?

Luiz Gustavo has a reach of 71" (180 cm).

How old is Luiz Gustavo?

Luiz Gustavo is 30 years old (born May 25, 1996).

Where is Luiz Gustavo from?

Luiz Gustavo is from Brazil.

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