Welterweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Carlos Leal
22-7
Age
31
Height
5'11"
Weight
170 lbs
Reach
74"
Avg Fight Time
06:39
Gym
Thai Brasil
UFC Record
1-2(3 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 1
Last 4
WLWL
Finish Rate
57%
Bonuses
—
Style
Striker
Location
Curitiba, Brazil
Next Fight2026-02-21
CN
vs Chidi Njokuani
Opponent Last Bout
L - Jake MatthewsDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
CN
vs Chidi Njokuani
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MS
vs Muslim Salikhov
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:42
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:42
WIN
AM
vs Alex Morono
UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev· 2025-03-08
KO/TKO
Punches to Head In Clinch
R1 4:16
KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R1 4:16
LOSS
RF
vs Rinat Fakhretdinov
UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway· 2024-10-26
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Outside Fighter
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
9.6/min
Grappling
0.75 TD
Defense
53%
⚖️Carlos adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
1 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+99% vs div avg
100%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Spinning
100%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
0%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
0%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
0%
⭐Other
Knees
0%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
1× detected
Clinch → Takedown
1× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (100%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (200%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 200% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punches to Head In Clinch
#11
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head In Clinch (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (9.6) and Strike Def% (53%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 90% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (150% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
51%
Average
Division Rank#15 of 54
0%100%
Striking Defense
53%
Average
Division Rank#29 of 54
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
49% acc80%
Clinch
68% acc20%
Ground
0%
Striking Differential+1.96/min
9.57 landed/min7.61 absorbed/min
9.57
Landed/Min
7.61
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed191
Sig. Strikes Attempted375
Key Insights
Carlos is a distance-first striker, with 80% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 66% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 80% of output at range with 49% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
25%
Low
Division Rank#46 of 54
0%100%
TD Defense
90%
Elite
Division Rank#6 of 54
0%100%
TD Success Rate
25%
Landed
1
Defended
3
Total
4
0.75
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
4
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
2
Landed
8
Attempted
25%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Elite TD defense (90%).
Lower TD accuracy (25%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
382
1.26
Ratio
Absorbed
304
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
0/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
50.5
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
9.3
Standing %
99%
R3 vs R1 Output
150%
Key Insights
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (50.5) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 150% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 3 fights
R1 Control
0:01
R2 Control
--
R3 Control
0:13
R1 to Final
+13%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Increases leg kicks late in fights (+8.9pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+1.5pp
Body
-10.5pp
Leg
+8.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
0.0pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#1
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Absorption
#53
of 54
📉 Below Average
Accuracy
#15
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#29
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#45
of 54
📉 Below Average
Takedowns
#39
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#37
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#25
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2794
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights