Featherweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Gabriel Santos
12-2
2 Win Streak
Age
28
Height
5'9"
Weight
1455 lbs
Reach
70"
Avg Fight Time
12:50
Gym
—
UFC Record
2-2(4 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 1 Sub 1 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R3 2
Last 4
WLWL
Finish Rate
67%
Bonuses
—
Style
MMA
Location
State of Ceara, Brazil
Last Fight2025-02-08
JJ
W - Jack Jenkins
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
W - Ramon TaverasDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
Y
vs Yizha
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DO
vs David Onama
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Topuria· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 4:13
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 4:13
WIN
JJ
vs Jack Jenkins
UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2· 2025-02-08
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 2:06
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 2:06
LOSS
LM
vs Lerone Murphy
UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3· 2023-03-18
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.3/min
Grappling
3.80 TD
Defense
45%
⚖️Gabriel adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 61% striking and 54% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
11 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+81% vs div avg
82%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
55%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Head Kicks
55%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
55%
⭐Other
Triangles
55%
Counters
55%
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 (82%). 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 (137%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 302% 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
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚔️
All-around threat: Elite on both feet and mat. Adapts to any opponent's style.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (3.8) and Strike Acc% (61%).🎯
Offensive bias: Higher accuracy (61%) than defense (45%). Risk-taker.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 88% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (41% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
61%
Above Avg
Division Rank#4 of 45
0%100%
Striking Defense
45%
Average
Division Rank#40 of 45
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
57% acc75%
Clinch
98% acc10%
Ground
71% acc15%
Striking Differential+0.04/min
4.35 landed/min4.31 absorbed/min
4.35
Landed/Min
4.31
Absorbed/Min
0.29
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed223
Sig. Strikes Attempted368
Key Insights
Gabriel is a distance-first striker, with 75% of output at range.
Effective body attack (25%).
Elite accuracy at 61%.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 75% of output at range with 57% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
54%
Average
Division Rank#7 of 45
0%100%
TD Defense
88%
Elite
Division Rank#3 of 45
0%100%
TD Success Rate
21%
Landed
5
Defended
19
Total
24
3.80
TD / 15min
1.17
Sub / 15min
5
TD Landed
24
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
26
Landed
48
Attempted
54%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
4 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
75%
R2
0%
R3
25%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 3.80 TD/15min.
Elite TD defense (88%).
Active submission threat (1.17/15min).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
446
1.01
Ratio
Absorbed
442
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
2/4
KD Recovery
50%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
46.0
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
6.3
Standing %
67%
R3 vs R1 Output
41%
Key Insights
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (46.0) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 41% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 4 fights
R1 Control
0:34
R2 Control
2:13
R3 Control
2:26
R1 to Final
-58%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+11.2pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+11.2pp
Body
-3.3pp
Leg
-7.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+13.0pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#25
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#29
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#4
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#40
of 45
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#25
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#3
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Submissions
#5
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#28
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2858
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights