MiddleweightNOT FIGHTING
Thales Leites
27-9
Age
41
Height
6'1"
Weight
1859 lbs
Reach
78"
Avg Fight Time
12:34
Gym
Nova Uniao - Rio de Janeiro
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 4R2 2R3 7
Last 5
WWLWL
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Fight History
WIN
HL
vs Hector Lombard
UFC Fight Night: Marreta vs. Anders· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
SA
vs Sam Alvey
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
KJ
vs Krzysztof Jotko
UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Nogueira· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CC
vs Chris Camozzi
UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Caceres· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 2:58
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 2:58
LOSS
GM
vs Gegard Mousasi
UFC Fight Night: Silva vs Bisping· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MB
vs Michael Bisping
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Leites· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
FC
vs Francis Carmont
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Dos Anjos· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 0:20
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 0:20
WIN
TS
vs Trevor Smith
UFC Fight Night: Minotauro vs Nelson· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:45
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:45
LOSS
JH
vs Jack Hermansson
UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington· 2018-05-12
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Mount
R3 2:10
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R3 2:10
LOSS
BT
vs Brad Tavares
UFC 216: Ferguson vs. Lee· 2017-10-07
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TB
vs Tim Boetsch
UFC 183: Silva vs Diaz· 2015-01-31
Submission
Arm Triangle From Mount Technical Submission
R2 3:45
SubmissionArm Triangle From Mount Technical Submission·R2 3:45
WIN
EH
vs Ed Herman
UFC 167: St-Pierre vs Hendricks· 2013-11-16
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TW
vs Tom Watson
UFC 163: Aldo vs Jung· 2013-08-03
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AS
vs Alessio Sakara
UFC 101: Declaration· 2009-08-08
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
AS
vs Anderson Silva
UFC 97: Redemption· 2009-04-18
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
DM
vs Drew McFedries
UFC 90: Silva vs Cote· 2008-10-25
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 1:18
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 1:18
WIN
NM
vs Nate Marquardt
UFC 85: Bedlam· 2008-06-07
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
RJ
vs Ryan Jensen
UFC 74: Respect· 2007-08-25
Submission
Armbar From Bottom Guard
R1 3:47
SubmissionArmbar From Bottom Guard·R1 3:47
WIN
PS
vs Pete Sell
UFC 69: Shootout· 2007-04-07
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
FS
vs Floyd Sword
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. Team Penn Finale
Submission
Arm Triangle From Side Control
R1 3:50
SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R1 3:50
LOSS
MK
vs Martin Kampmann
The Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Versatile Grappler
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.1/min
Grappling
2.10 TD
Defense
53%
⚖️Thales adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
29% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
5
71% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#12
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (4 techniques, 5 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#12
40% of subs
From Mount
Arm Triangle From Mount
Technical Submission
#21
20% of subs
From Guard
Armbar From Bottom Guard
#41
20% of subs
From Side Control
Arm Triangle From Side Control
#31
20% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 71% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (2x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 4 different submission techniques. Led by Rear Naked Choke (2x). Versatile ground finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (25/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (53%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (120% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
41%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
53%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
34% acc68%
Clinch
42% acc11%
Ground
63% acc21%
Striking Differential-0.86/min
2.13 landed/min2.99 absorbed/min
2.13
Landed/Min
2.99
Absorbed/Min
0.23
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed562
Sig. Strikes Attempted1387
Key Insights
Primarily a headhunter with 69% targeting the head.
Effective ground striker: 21% from ground at 63% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
27%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
31%
Low
0%100%
TD Success Rate
26%
Landed
35
Defended
100
Total
135
2.10
TD / 15min
1.14
Sub / 15min
35
TD Landed
135
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
74
Landed
270
Attempted
27%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
20 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
45%
R2
30%
R3
25%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.10/15min.
TD defense at 31% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (1.14/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (27%).
Prolific submission hunter: 20 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,124
1.05
Ratio
Absorbed
1,066
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
8/6
KD Recovery
33.3%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
29.3
Moderate
Strikes/Min
2.9
Standing %
72%
R3 vs R1 Output
120%
Key Insights
⚙️ High engagement score (29.3) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 120% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 21 fights
R1 Control
1:40
R2 Control
1:38
R3 Control
1:04
R1 to Final
+24%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+0.7pp
Body
+4.0pp
Leg
-4.7pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-15.3pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 2 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
9.9
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
9.3
sig strikes / round
Output Change
93%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Maintains Output
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2813
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights