Women's Bantamweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Luana Carolina
11-5
Age
32
Height
5'6"
Weight
1467 lbs
Reach
69"
Avg Fight Time
13:28
Gym
—
UFC Record
6-4(10 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 0 Sub 5 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 1 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R3 6
Last 5
LWWWL
Finish Rate
36%
Bonuses
—
Style
Muay Thai
Location
Brazil
Next Fight2026-03-21
MM
vs Melissa Mullins
Opponent Last Bout
L - Daria ZhelezniakovaDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
MM
vs Michelle Montague
UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs. Reyes
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
LP
vs Lucie Pudilova
UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Jandiroba
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JS
vs Julija Stoliarenko
UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Side Control
R3 4:52
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Side Control·R3 4:52
WIN
IP
vs Ivana Petrovic
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JW
vs Joanne Wood
UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
MM
vs Molly McCann
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall
KO/TKO
Spinning Back Elbow to Head At Distance
R3 1:52
KO/TKOSpinning Back Elbow to Head At Distance·R3 1:52
WIN
LG
vs Loopy Godinez
UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Dumont
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
PB
vs Poliana Botelho
UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs. Prochazka
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
Ad
vs Ariane da Silva
UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2
Submission
Kneebar On Ground
R1 1:28
SubmissionKneebar On Ground·R1 1:28
WIN
PC
vs Priscila Cachoeira
UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade
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
4.7/min
Grappling
0.30 TD
Defense
51%
⚖️Luana adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
22 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
86%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Elbows
77%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Head Kicks
55%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Counters
36%
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
32%
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
32%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
1× detected
Clinch → Takedown
1× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (86%). 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 (163%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 286% 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
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punches to Head From Side Control
#11
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head From Side Control (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (7/100). Opponents exploit this.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (126% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
51%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
51%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
46% acc71%
Clinch
70% acc22%
Ground
65% acc7%
Striking Differential+1.19/min
4.65 landed/min3.46 absorbed/min
4.65
Landed/Min
3.46
Absorbed/Min
0.10
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed689
Sig. Strikes Attempted1345
Key Insights
Luana is a distance-first striker, with 71% of output at range.
Effective body attack (30%).
Favorable output (1.3:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 71% of output at range with 46% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
38%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
69%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
38%(est)
Landed
3
Defended
5
Total
8
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.30
TD / 15min
0.61
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
8
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
3
Landed
8
Attempted
38%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
5 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
40%
R2
60%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.30/15min).
Solid TD defense at 69%.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
689
1.77
Ratio
Absorbed
390
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
1/1
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
36.8
High
Strikes/Min
6.8
Standing %
84%
R3 vs R1 Output
126%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.77x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (36.8) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 126% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 10 fights
R1 Control
0:31
R2 Control
0:46
R3 Control
1:06
R1 to Final
+39%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+21.9pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+21.9pp
Body
-4.0pp
Leg
-17.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+6.7pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2686
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights