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Leonardo Santos Record: 18-6-1

Lightweight
Record18-6-1
Age46
DivisionLightweight
MMA Elo1656
Last fightAug 20 2022
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Leonardo Santos has a 18-6-1 professional record and is 46 years old in the Lightweight division, representing Nova União (1637 average active-roster Elo across 22 rated fighters). This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, MMA Elo, record, age, and opponent links.

Last updated Jul 16, 2025 · Combat Edge fight database

Career snapshot

Leonardo Santos career snapshot

Recent formL-L-L-W-WLatest 5 decisive tracked pro results
Current run3-fight losing streakMost recent tracked result: Loss vs Jared Gordon
Finish profile67%12 finishes in 18 recorded wins
Primary win pathsubmission9 recorded wins by submission
· Professional MMA1656Good rating
Elo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#2557
LightweightTBD
Peak1713
Last move-16
Opponent quality1658avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10

Career-high 1713 Elo after defeating Roman Bogatov (2020-07-12)

Outside the active ladder after 24 months without a counted pro MMA fight. Current and peak Elo stay raw.

Similar Elo in Lightweight

Anthony Romero1655 Elo · #145Francis Marshall1655 Elo · #146Leandro Silva1655 Elo · #180Sang Uk Kim1658 Elo · #143

Recent Elo history

LossJared Gordon2022-08-20 | Decision (unanimous)-16LossClay Guida2021-12-04 | Submission-24LossGrant Dawson2021-03-20 | KO-18WinRoman Bogatov2020-07-12 | Decision (unanimous)+17WinStevie Ray2019-06-01 | KO/TKO+18

Leonardo Santos quick answers

What is Leonardo Santos's record?

Leonardo Santos's professional MMA record is 18-6-1.

How old is Leonardo Santos?

Leonardo Santos is 46 years old.

What weight class is Leonardo Santos?

Leonardo Santos fights at Lightweight.

What gym does Leonardo Santos represent?

Leonardo Santos is associated with Nova União, whose 22 active Combat Edge fighters average 1637 Elo.

How tall is Leonardo Santos?

Leonardo Santos is 6'0" tall with a 75" reach.

How much does Leonardo Santos weigh?

Leonardo Santos competes at Lightweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 155 lbs.

What is Leonardo Santos's Combat Edge Elo?

Leonardo Santos's professional MMA Elo is 1656, with a peak Elo of 1713.

How strong is Leonardo Santos's recent opposition?

Leonardo Santos's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1658 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.

When was Leonardo Santos's last fight?

Leonardo Santos's latest tracked pro fight was against Jared Gordon at UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 on Aug 20 2022.

What is Leonardo Santos's recent form?

Leonardo Santos's recent tracked pro form is L-L-L-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.

How does Leonardo Santos usually win?

Leonardo Santos's 18 recorded wins include 3 knockouts, 9 submissions, and 5 decisions, with 67% ending before the final bell.

3Wins by knockout
9Wins by submission
5Wins by decision
2Loss by knockout
1Loss by submission
3Loss by decision
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Leonardo Santos stats

Record : 18 / 6 / 1

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

Significant strikes landed per minute

2.82Fighter3.82UFC lightweight avg

Significant striking accuracy

47%Fighter46%UFC lightweight avg

Significant strikes absorbed per minute

3.40Fighter3.91UFC lightweight avg

Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land

54%Fighter53%UFC lightweight avg

Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes

0.88Fighter1.68UFC lightweight avg

Takedown accuracy

26%Fighter28%UFC lightweight avg

Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land

87%Fighter59%UFC lightweight avg

Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes

0.25Fighter0.50UFC lightweight avg

Pro fight history

ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
Loss18-5-1Jared Gordon18-5Decision (Unanimous)5:00R3UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2Aug 20 2022Details unavailable
Cancelled18-6-1Alexander HernandezRecord TBDCancelled BoutNot recordedNot recordedUFC Fight NightOct 2 2021Details unavailable
Loss18-3-1Grant Dawson16-1KO (Hammerfists)4:59R3UFC Fight NightMar 20 2021Details unavailable
Win17-3-1Roman Bogatov10-0Decision (Unanimous)5:00R3UFC 251: Usman vs. MasvidalJul 11 2020Details unavailable
Cancelled18-6-1Nik LentzRecord TBDCancelled BoutNot recordedNot recordedUFC Fight Night 131Jun 1 2018Details unavailable
Cancelled18-6-1Matt WimanRecord TBDCancelled BoutNot recordedNot recordedUFC Fight Night 62Mar 21 2015Details unavailable
Cancelled18-6-1Łukasz SajewskiRecord TBDCancelled BoutNot recordedNot recordedUFC Fight Night 51Sep 13 2014Details unavailable
Win11-3William Macário6-0Submission (Arm Triangle Choke)4:43R2UFC on FUEL TV 10Jun 8 2013Details unavailable
Loss18-6-1Santiago PonzinibbioRecord TBDDecision (Unanimous)Exhibition MMA5:003The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 2Jun 2 2013Details unavailable
Win18-6-1Thiago SantosRecord TBDDecision (Unanimous)Exhibition MMA5:00R2The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 2May 19 2013Details unavailable
Win18-6-1Juliano WandalenRecord TBDDecision (Unanimous)Exhibition MMA5:00R2The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 2Apr 14 2013Details unavailable
Win18-6-1Luciano ContiniRecord TBDTKO (Injury)Exhibition MMAN/AR1The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 2Mar 24 2013Details unavailable
Win10-3Mark Holst10-3Submission (Arm Triangle Choke)1:15R1Cage WarriorsSep 1 2012Details unavailable
Cancelled18-6-1Rob SinclairRecord TBDCancelled BoutNot recordedNot recordedBAMMA 7: Wallhead vs. TriggSep 10 2011Details unavailable
Win8-3Jason Ball18-8Decision (Unanimous)5:00R3BAMMA 6: Kong vs. NinjaMay 21 2011Details unavailable
Cancelled18-6-1Maximo BlancoRecord TBDCancelled BoutNot recordedNot recordedSengoku 15Oct 30 2010Details unavailable
Win7-3Sotaro Yamada5-4-1DQ (Knees to Grouin)3:561Sengoku 14Aug 22 2010Details unavailable
Win6-3Kiuma Kunioku34-22-9Submission (Rear Naked Choke)3:06R1Sengoku 12Mar 7 2010Details unavailable
Loss18-6-1Gregor GracieRecord TBDNot recordedGrapplingNot recordedNot recorded2009 ADCC ChampionshipsSep 26 2009Details unavailable
Loss6-2Kazunori Yokota8-2-3Decision (Split)5:00R3Sengoku 8May 2 2009Details unavailable
Win18-6-1Georges St-PierreRecord TBDNot recordedGrapplingNot recordedNot recorded2005 ADCC ChampionshipsMay 28 2005Details unavailable
Loss18-6-1Marcelo GarciaRecord TBDNot recordedGrapplingNot recordedNot recorded2005 ADCC ChampionshipsMay 28 2005Details unavailable
Loss18-6-1Jake ShieldsRecord TBDNot recordedGrapplingNot recordedNot recorded2005 ADCC ChampionshipsMay 28 2005Details unavailable
Loss18-6-1Alexandre FerreiraRecord TBDNot recordedGrapplingNot recordedNot recorded2005 ADCC ChampionshipsMay 28 2005Details unavailable
Loss0-0Takanori Gomi9-0Decision (Majority)5:00R3Shooto: Treasure Hunt 7Jun 29 2002Details unavailable
Loss18-6-1Marcio FeitosaRecord TBDNot recordedGrapplingNot recordedNot recorded2001 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu ChampionshipJul 29 2001Details unavailable
Win18-6-1Leonardo VieiraRecord TBDNot recordedGrapplingNot recordedNot recorded2001 ADCC ChampionshipsApr 11 2001Details unavailable
Loss18-6-1Matt SerraRecord TBDNot recordedGrapplingNot recordedNot recorded2001 ADCC ChampionshipsApr 11 2001Details unavailable
Win18-6-1Rodrigo GracieRecord TBDNot recordedGrapplingNot recordedNot recorded2001 ADCC ChampionshipsApr 11 2001Details unavailable
Win18-6-1Carlos MaiaRecord TBDNot recordedGrapplingNot recordedNot recorded1996 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu ChampionshipFeb 4 1996Details unavailable
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