SMMANilton Gavião Record: 17-8-0
LightweightRecord17-8-0
Age38
DivisionLightweight · #257
Combat Edge Elo1547
Next fightSep 4 2026
Nilton Gavião has a 17-8-0 professional record and is 38 years old in the Lightweight division, representing Sombra Team. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
Nilton Gavião career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1547Average ratingOverall#2423
Lightweight#257of 288 active
Peak1610
Last move-18
Opponent quality1501avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1610 Elo after defeating Manoel dos Santos (2020-10-23)
Similar Elo in Lightweight
Recent Elo history
LossKhuseyn Shaykhaev2025-09-26 | Decision (Unanimous)-18LossInaildo Santos2022-05-29 | Decision (Unanimous)-20LossMakhochi Sagitov2021-03-12 | TKO (Punches)-25WinManoel dos Santos2020-10-23 | KO (Punches)+13WinLuis Felipe Dias2019-08-23 | TKO (Punches)+16Nilton Gavião quick answers
What is Nilton Gavião's record?
Nilton Gavião's professional MMA record is 17-8-0.
How old is Nilton Gavião?
Nilton Gavião is 38 years old.
What weight class is Nilton Gavião?
Nilton Gavião fights at Lightweight in SMMA.
What gym does Nilton Gavião represent?
Nilton Gavião is associated with Sombra Team. Combat Edge publishes a gym average once at least 3 active fighters have Elo.
How tall is Nilton Gavião?
Nilton Gavião is 5'8" tall with a - reach.
How much does Nilton Gavião weigh?
Nilton Gavião competes at Lightweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 151 lbs.
What is Nilton Gavião's Combat Edge Elo?
Nilton Gavião's Combat Edge Elo is 1547, with a peak Elo of 1610.
How strong is Nilton Gavião's recent opposition?
Nilton Gavião's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1501 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Nilton Gavião's last fight?
Nilton Gavião's latest tracked pro fight was against Khuseyn Shaykhaev at Tuff-N-Uff 148 on Sep 26 2025.
What is Nilton Gavião's recent form?
Nilton Gavião's recent tracked pro form is L-L-L-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Nilton Gavião usually win?
Nilton Gavião's 17 recorded wins include 6 knockouts, 4 submissions, and 7 decisions, with 59% ending before the final bell.
6Wins by knockout
4Wins by submission
7Wins by decision
2Loss by knockout
1Loss by submission
5Loss by decision
Nilton Gavião stats
Record : 17 / 8 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
TBDFighter3.83UFC lightweight avg
Significant striking accuracy
TBDFighter46%UFC lightweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
TBDFighter3.91UFC lightweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
TBDFighter54%UFC lightweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
TBDFighter1.69UFC lightweight avg
Takedown accuracy
TBDFighter31%UFC lightweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
TBDFighter58%UFC lightweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
TBDFighter0.52UFC lightweight avg
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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