Lightweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Thiago Moises
19-9
Age
30
Height
5'9"
Weight
1555 lbs
Reach
70.5"
Avg Fight Time
10:42
Gym
American Top Team
UFC Record
8-7(15 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 3 Sub 4 Dec
Losses By
3 KO 1 Sub 3 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 2R3 5
Last 5
LWLWL
Finish Rate
58%
Bonuses
2
Style
MMA
Location
Indaiatuba, Brazil
Last Fight2025-05-17
JG
L - Jared Gordon
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - Rafa GarciaKO/TKOR3 2:27· Elbows to Head From Side Control
Fight History
LOSS
BD
vs Beneil Dariush
UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. Rodriguez· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TO
vs Trey Ogden
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
LK
vs Ludovit Klein
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Imavov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MR
vs Mitch Ramirez
UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Leg At Distance
R3 0:15
KO/TKOKick to Leg At Distance·R3 0:15
LOSS
BS
vs Benoit Saint Denis
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 4:44
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 4:44
LOSS
DI
vs Damir Ismagulov
UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JG
vs Jared Gordon
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Morales· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 3:37
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 3:37
WIN
CG
vs Christos Giagos
UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:05
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:05
LOSS
JA
vs Joel Alvarez
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Rodriguez· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head In Clinch
R1 3:01
KO/TKOElbows to Head In Clinch·R1 3:01
LOSS
IM
vs Islam Makhachev
UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moises· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R4 2:38
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R4 2:38
WIN
AH
vs Alexander Hernandez
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gane· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
KG
vs King Green
UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MJ
vs Michael Johnson
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira· 2025-09-27
Submission
Ankle Lock After Drop to Ground
R2 0:25
SubmissionAnkle Lock After Drop to Ground·R2 0:25
WIN
MC
vs Melquizael Costa
UFC 283: Teixeira vs. Hill· 2023-01-21
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 4:05
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 4:05
WIN
KH
vs Kurt Holobaugh
UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade· 2019-05-11
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·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
2.5/min
Grappling
1.31 TD
Defense
53%
⚖️Thiago adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
29 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+68% vs div avg
69%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Elbows
55%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Head Kicks
52%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Knees
52%
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
34%
⭐Other
Counters
31%
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 (69%). 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 (124%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 262% 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
1
25% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
3
75% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Kick to Leg At Distance
#11
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 3 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#12
67% of subs
Other
Ankle Lock After Drop to Ground
#21
33% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 75% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Kick to Leg At Distance (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Rear Naked Choke and Ankle Lock After Drop to Ground. Keeps opponents guessing.
- 🎪📊 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: TD/15min is below average (29/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (53%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
42%
Below Avg
Division Rank#45 of 57
0%100%
Striking Defense
53%
Average
Division Rank#27 of 57
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
40% acc73%
Clinch
73% acc6%
Ground
80% acc21%
Striking Differential-1.60/min
2.48 landed/min4.08 absorbed/min
2.48
Landed/Min
4.08
Absorbed/Min
0.26
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed424
Sig. Strikes Attempted1008
Key Insights
Thiago is a distance-first striker, with 71% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (23%).
Absorbs more than landing (1.6:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 73% of output at range with 40% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 21% from ground at 80% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
36%
Below Avg
Division Rank#29 of 57
0%100%
TD Defense
53%
Average
Division Rank#46 of 57
0%100%
TD Success Rate
36%(est)
Landed
15
Defended
27
Total
42
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.31
TD / 15min
1.14
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
42
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
30
Landed
84
Attempted
36%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
13 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
46%
R2
31%
R3
23%
Key Insights
Active submission threat (1.14/15min).
Prolific submission hunter: 13 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 21% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
848
0.62
Ratio
Absorbed
1,370
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
6/8
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
22.3
Low Output
Strikes/Min
2.9
Standing %
80%
R3 vs R1 Output
106%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.62x) - absorbs more than deals.
⚙️ High engagement score (22.3) - maintains relentless pace.
🎢 High striking absorption - takes significant damage in exchanges.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 15 fights
R1 Control
0:57
R2 Control
1:04
R3 Control
1:07
R1 to Final
+18%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+23.8pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+23.8pp
Body
-7.8pp
Leg
-16.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+28.6pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
10.7
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
3.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
28%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Fades Significantly
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#54
of 57
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#26
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#45
of 57
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#27
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#39
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#29
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#8
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#54
of 57
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3053
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
4
/ 14
29% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights