SMMANilton Gavião Record: 17-9-0
LightweightRecord17-9-0
Age38
DivisionLightweight · #344
MMA Elo1534
Last fightSep 4 2026
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Nilton Gavião has a 17-9-0 professional record and is 38 years old in the Lightweight division, representing Sombra Team. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, MMA Elo, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Sep 5, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
Nilton Gavião career snapshot
Elo · Professional MMAMMA Elo
1534Average ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#3245
Featherweight#344of 409 active
Peak1610
Last move-14
Opponent quality1518avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1610 Elo after defeating Manoel dos Santos (2020-10-23)
Similar Elo in Featherweight
Recent Elo history
LossAlex Morgan2026-09-04 | TKO-14LossKhuseyn Shaykhaev2025-09-26 | Decision (Unanimous)-17LossInaildo Santos2022-05-29 | Decision (Unanimous)-20LossMakhochi Sagitov2021-03-12 | TKO (Punches)-25WinManoel dos Santos2020-10-23 | KO (Punches)+13Nilton Gavião quick answers
What is Nilton Gavião's record?
Nilton Gavião's professional MMA record is 17-9-0.
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 professional MMA Elo is 1534, with a peak Elo of 1610.
How strong is Nilton Gavião's recent opposition?
Nilton Gavião's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1518 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 Alex Morgan at Samourai MMA 21 on Sep 4 2026.
What is Nilton Gavião's recent form?
Nilton Gavião's recent tracked pro form is L-L-L-L-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
3Loss by knockout
1Loss by submission
5Loss by decision
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Nilton Gavião stats
Record : 17 / 9 / 0Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Significant strikes landed per minute
Not availableFighter3.82UFC lightweight avg
Significant striking accuracy
Not availableFighter46%UFC lightweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
Not availableFighter3.91UFC lightweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
Not availableFighter53%UFC lightweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
Not availableFighter1.68UFC lightweight avg
Takedown accuracy
Not availableFighter28%UFC lightweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
Not availableFighter59%UFC lightweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
Not availableFighter0.50UFC lightweight avg
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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