LightweightNOT FIGHTING
Leonardo Santos
18-7-1
Age
43
Height
6'0"
Weight
156 lbs
Reach
75"
Avg Fight Time
10:50
Gym
Nova Uniao - Rio de Janeiro
Wins By
3 KO · 8 Sub · 7 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 2R3 3
Last 5
WLLDW
Finish Rate
61%
Bonuses
—
Style
Jiu-Jitsu
Location
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Fight History
WIN
AR
vs Anthony Rocco Martin
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs LaFlare· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 2:29
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:29
LOSS
CG
vs Clay Guida
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Aldo· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 1:21
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 1:21
LOSS
GD
vs Grant Dawson
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Holland· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R3 4:59
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R3 4:59
DRAW
NP
vs Norman Parke
UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Henderson 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Majority
R3 5:00
Decision - Majority·R3 5:00
WIN
EE
vs Efrain Escudero
UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs Arlovski· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
SR
vs Stevie Ray
UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Smith· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:17
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:17
LOSS
JG
vs Jared Gordon
UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards· 2022-08-20
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RB
vs Roman Bogatov
UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal· 2020-07-11
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AM
vs Adriano Martins
UFC 204: Bisping vs. Henderson· 2016-10-08
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
KL
vs Kevin Lee
UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor· 2015-12-12
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 3:26
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 3:26
WIN
WM
vs William Macario
UFC on FUEL TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum· 2013-03-02
Submission
Arm Triangle From Mount
R2 4:43
SubmissionArm Triangle From Mount·R2 4:43
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.8/min
Grappling
0.88 TD
Defense
54%
⚖️Leonardo adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊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
82%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
64%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Counters
55%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
36%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
36%
⭐Other
Spinning
36%
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.
- ▲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 (146%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 273% 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
50% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
50% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
50% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 2 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#21
50% of subs
From Mount
Arm Triangle From Mount
#11
50% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Arm Triangle From Mount and Rear Naked Choke. Keeps opponents guessing.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (10/100). Opponents exploit this.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 87% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (78% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
47%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
54%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
42% acc71%
Clinch
77% acc12%
Ground
75% acc17%
Striking Differential-0.58/min
2.82 landed/min3.40 absorbed/min
2.82
Landed/Min
3.40
Absorbed/Min
0.38
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed336
Sig. Strikes Attempted717
Key Insights
Leonardo is a distance-first striker, with 71% of output at range.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 71% of output at range with 42% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 17% from ground at 75% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 6.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
26%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
87%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
19%
Landed
5
Defended
22
Total
27
0.88
TD / 15min
0.25
Sub / 15min
5
TD Landed
27
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
14
Landed
54
Attempted
26%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
0%
R2
100%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Elite TD defense (87%).
8 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (26%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
672
1.77
Ratio
Absorbed
380
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
6/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
26.7
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.1
Standing %
88%
R3 vs R1 Output
78%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.77x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (26.7) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 11 fights
R1 Control
0:38
R2 Control
0:29
R3 Control
0:37
R1 to Final
-39%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+12.5pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+12.5pp
Body
-13.8pp
Leg
+1.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-13.9pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3003
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 4
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights