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Leonardo Santos

BrazilBrazilAge 46Nova UniaoUFC
18
Wins
6
Losses
1
Draws
67%
Finish Rate
3
KO / TKO
9
Submissions
2002
Pro Debut

Biography

Leonardo Santos is a Brazilian retired mixed martial artist and 4th degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. Santos is a four-time CBJJO World Cup champion, two-time World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship and ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship medallist. In 2006 Santos left BJJ for MMA, fighting in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2002, he has formerly competed for World Victory Road, BAMMA, and was the winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2 welterweight tournament.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy47%
Takedown accuracy26%

2.82

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

3.4

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

0.88

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.25

avg

Submissions

0.38

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 191 cmUFC debut Jun. 8, 2013Born Rio De Janeiro, BrazilTeam Nova Uniao - Rio de Janeiro

How He Wins

KO / TKO3
Decision3
Submission9

Finish Rate

67%
12 of 18
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts25 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossUnited StatesJared GordonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 278Aug 20, 2022
LossUnited StatesClay GuidaH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2UFC on ESPN: Font vs. AldoDec 4, 2021
LossUnited StatesGrant DawsonH2HKO (punches)R3UFC on ESPN: Brunson vs. HollandMar 20, 2021
WinRussiaRoman BogatovH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 251Jul 12, 2020
WinUnited StatesStevie RayH2HKO (punch)R1UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. SmithJun 1, 2019
WinBrazilAdriano MartinsH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 204Oct 8, 2016
WinUnited StatesKevin LeeH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 194Dec 12, 2015
WinUnited StatesAnthony Rocco MartinH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlareMar 21, 2015
WinUnited StatesEfraín EscuderoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. ArlovskiSep 13, 2014
DrawNorthern IrelandNorman ParkeH2HDraw (majority)R3UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Henderson 2Mar 23, 2014
WinBrazilWilliam MacárioH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R2UFC on Fuel TV: Nogueira vs. WerdumJun 8, 2013
WinCanadaMark HolstH2HTechnical Submission (arm-triangle choke)R1Cage Warriors Fight Night 7Sep 1, 2012
WinGilmar da SilvaTechnical Submission (arm-triangle choke)R1Shooto: Brazil 28Mar 10, 2012
WinEnglandJason BallH2HDecision (unanimous)R3BAMMA 6: Watson vs. RuaMay 21, 2011
WinJapanSotaro YamadaH2HDQ (knees to the groin)R1World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku Raiden Championships 14Aug 22, 2010
WinJapanKiuma KuniokuH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku Raiden Championships 12Mar 7, 2010
LossJapanKazunori YokotaH2HDecision (split)R3World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 8May 2, 2009
WinBrazilDanilo NoronhaH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1Shooto: Brazil 10Jan 17, 2009
WinCorey EdwardsH2HKO (head kick)R1Shooto: Brazil 9Nov 28, 2008
WinBrazilAlan LopesH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1Shooto: Brazil 8Aug 30, 2008
WinSpainChristian LopezH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1Shooto: Brazil 7Jun 28, 2008
WinRafael BastosDecisionR3MTL: Mo Team League 2Jul 29, 2007
LossBrazilJean SilvaH2HKO (punch)R1Super Challenge 1Oct 7, 2006
WinBrazilGabriel MoraesH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Guarafight 3Aug 12, 2006
LossJapanTakanori GomiH2HDecision (majority)R3Shooto: Treasure Hunt 7Jun 29, 2002

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.