Women's Strawweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Luana Pinheiro
11-5
Age
32
Height
5'2"
Weight
1155 lbs
Reach
62.5"
Avg Fight Time
11:16
Gym
—
UFC Record
3-4(7 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 1 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 2
Last 5
LLLLW
Finish Rate
64%
Bonuses
—
Style
Judo
Location
Joao Pessoa, Brazil
Last Fight2025-05-17
TP
L - Tecia Pennington
KO/TKOR3 3:53
Punches to Head At Distance
Fight History
LOSS
AR
vs Amanda Ribas
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R3 3:53
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R3 3:53
LOSS
GR
vs Gillian Robertson
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Prates· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AH
vs Angela Hill
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Bottom Guard
R2 4:12
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Bottom Guard·R2 4:12
LOSS
TP
vs Tecia Pennington
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Morales· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RM
vs Randa Markos
UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs. Prochazka· 2025-09-27
DQ
Illegal Upkick
R1 4:16
DQIllegal Upkick·R1 4:16
WIN
SH
vs Sam Hughes
UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MW
vs Michelle Waterson-Gomez
UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2· 2023-04-08
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.3/min
Grappling
2.33 TD
Defense
60%
⚖️Luana adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
18 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+78% vs div avg
78%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
72%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
67%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
61%
⭐Other
Counters
50%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
39%
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 Leg Kicks (78%). 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 (150%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 328% 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
0
0% of career finishes
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (60%) and TD/15min (2.3).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (7/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (60%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (68% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
40%
Below Avg
Division Rank#24 of 30
0%100%
Striking Defense
60%
Above Avg
Division Rank#7 of 30
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
38% acc88%
Clinch
49% acc10%
Ground
48% acc2%
Striking Differential-0.77/min
3.29 landed/min4.06 absorbed/min
3.29
Landed/Min
4.06
Absorbed/Min
0.33
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed297
Sig. Strikes Attempted750
Key Insights
Luana is a distance-first striker, with 86% of output at range.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 88% of output at range with 38% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
38%
Below Avg
Division Rank#16 of 30
0%100%
TD Defense
71%
Elite
Division Rank#12 of 30
0%100%
TD Success Rate
19%
Landed
7
Defended
30
Total
37
2.33
TD / 15min
0.17
Sub / 15min
7
TD Landed
37
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
28
Landed
74
Attempted
38%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.33/15min.
Solid TD defense at 71%.
5 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
594
0.82
Ratio
Absorbed
724
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
4/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
30.0
Moderate
Strikes/Min
3.8
Standing %
92%
R3 vs R1 Output
68%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.82x) - absorbs more than deals.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (30.0) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 68% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 7 fights
R1 Control
0:25
R2 Control
0:11
R3 Control
0:43
R1 to Final
-34%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-12.3pp
Body
+10.4pp
Leg
+2.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-2.6pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#20
of 30
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#19
of 30
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#24
of 30
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#7
of 30
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#5
of 30
🥇 Top 25%
Takedowns
#9
of 30
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#19
of 30
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#25
of 30
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2702
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights