Featherweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Daniel Santos
13-2
4 Win Streak
Age
30
Height
5'7"
Weight
146 lbs
Reach
67"
Avg Fight Time
13:37
Gym
—
UFC Record
4-1(5 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R2 2R3 2
Last 5
LWWWW
Finish Rate
62%
Bonuses
1
Style
Muay Thai
Location
Uberaba, Brazil
Last Fight2025-10-04
JY
W - JooSang Yoo
KO/TKOR2 4:29
Punch
Opponent Last Bout
L - Daniel SantosKO/TKOR2 0:21· Punch to Head At Distance
Fight History
LOSS
DC
vs Dooho Choi
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa· 2026-05-16
KO/TKO
Punch
R2 4:29
KO/TKOPunch·R2 4:29
WIN
JY
vs JooSang Yoo
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2· 2025-10-04
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 0:21
-134FAV
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 0:21·-134
WIN
JL
vs JeongYeong Lee
UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena· 2025-05-10
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JM
vs Johnny Munoz
UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi· 2023-06-03
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JC
vs John Castaneda
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan· 2022-10-01
KO/TKO
Knee to Head In Clinch
R2 4:28
KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R2 4:28
LOSS
JA
vs Julio Arce
UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie· 2022-04-09
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.7/min
Grappling
3.03 TD
Defense
52%
⚖️Daniel adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
10 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
80%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
40%
⭐Other
Spinning
40%
Triangles
40%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (80%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Knees) and secondary (Leg Kicks) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (130%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 260% 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
2
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
KO/TKO
#12
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: KO/TKO (2x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (3.0) and Strikes/Min (4.7).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (52%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (81% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
40%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
52%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
35% acc77%
Clinch
74% acc9%
Ground
89% acc15%
Striking Differential-0.22/min
4.74 landed/min4.96 absorbed/min
4.74
Landed/Min
4.96
Absorbed/Min
0.28
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed258
Sig. Strikes Attempted638
Key Insights
Daniel is a distance-first striker, with 74% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 65% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 77% of output at range with 35% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
39%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
73%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
39%(est)
Landed
11
Defended
17
Total
28
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
3.03
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
28
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
22
Landed
56
Attempted
39%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 3.03 TD/15min.
Solid TD defense at 73%.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
516
0.96
Ratio
Absorbed
540
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
2/2
KD Recovery
100%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
46.4
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
6.3
Standing %
72%
R3 vs R1 Output
81%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.96x) - absorbs more than deals.
🔄 Excellent recovery - 100% win rate after being dropped.
⚙️ High engagement score (46.4) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 6 fights
R1 Control
1:04
R2 Control
1:21
R3 Control
2:08
R1 to Final
-34%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Transitions to grappling-heavy strategy in later rounds (+18.2pp).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+3.8pp
Body
+5.4pp
Leg
-9.2pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+18.2pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2732
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights