UFC"STRIKER"Victor Hugo Record: 25-5-0
BantamweightRecord25-5-0
Age33
DivisionBantamweight · #76
Combat Edge Elo1680
Last fightOct 26 2024
Victor Hugo has a 25-5-0 professional record and is 33 years old in the Bantamweight division, representing Iron Jiu Jitsu. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Victor Hugo bio
Personal background
Victor "Striker" Hugo is a Brazilian fighter competing in the UFC, a grappling-rich veteran with a 25-5 professional record built largely on the Brazilian and international regional circuits before his arrival in the promotion. He was born on November 22, 1992, in Brazil, and developed into a complete mixed martial artist anchored by a deep jiu-jitsu base out of the Iron Jiu Jitsu camp. Despite the "Striker" nickname, his game has long been defined by his work on the mat, and his record reflects a fighter equally comfortable submitting opponents or grinding out decisions. With a 71-inch reach and a high-volume, finish-hungry approach, he spent more than a decade sharpening his craft before earning his shot on the sport's biggest stage.
Path to the UFC
Hugo turned professional in 2013 and absorbed the lessons of a young fighter learning on the job, suffering a couple of early losses while campaigning across Brazilian promotions such as Shooto Brasil and Aspera FC. He steadily rounded into a dangerous regional contender, stringing together wins by knockout, submission and decision against increasingly experienced opposition, including victories over fighters carrying records well into the double digits. That long, varied apprenticeship — competing in Brazil, Japan's Pancrase and beyond — gave him the seasoning and the highlight-reel finishes that eventually drew the attention of UFC matchmakers.
UFC arrival
The breakthrough came on Dana White's Contender Series in 2023, where Hugo submitted Eduardo Torres by kneebar in the second round, a finish that secured his UFC contract. He made his promotional debut in April 2024 with a statement performance, taking a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten prospect Pedro Falcão at a UFC Fight Night. The momentum hit a wall later that year: in October 2024, on the UFC 308 card headlined by Topuria vs. Holloway, Hugo dropped a unanimous decision to undefeated rising star Farid Basharat, the first significant test he came up short in inside the Octagon.
Fighting style
Hugo is a grappling-driven finisher whose record tells the story: 10 of his 25 wins have come by submission, with another seven by knockout and eight by decision, a 68 percent finish rate that speaks to genuine threat in every phase. His jiu-jitsu is the headline weapon — heel hooks, kneebars and an arm-triangle choke all appear on his ledger, marking him as a versatile leg-lock and control specialist rather than a one-trick submission artist. The losses point to the limitations: a pair of knockout defeats and decision setbacks against the elite-level wrestling and movement of fighters like Basharat suggest he can be out-struck and out-paced when he cannot get the fight to the mat. At his best, though, few opponents are safe once Hugo finds a grip.
Career highlights
- Contender Series finish — submitted Eduardo Torres by kneebar in 2023 to earn his UFC contract after a decade on the regional scene.
- Winning UFC debut — outpointed unbeaten prospect Pedro Falcão by unanimous decision in April 2024 to open his promotional run.
- Submission specialist — 10 of his career wins have come by tap, including signature heel hooks and kneebars, anchoring a 68 percent overall finish rate.
Career snapshot
Victor Hugo career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1680Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#595
Featherweight#76of 187 active
Peak1693
Last move-14
Opponent quality1534avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1693 Elo after defeating Pedro Falcão (2024-04-06)
Similar Elo in Featherweight
Recent Elo history
LossFarid Basharat2024-10-26 | Decision (unanimous)-14WinPedro Falcão2024-04-06 | Decision (unanimous)+14WinEduardo Torres2023-10-03 | Submission (Kneebar)+10WinCristiano Cruz2023-05-20 | Heel Hook+10WinSanjar Azhibaev2022-08-23 | Leg Injury+9Victor Hugo quick answers
What is Victor Hugo's record?
Victor Hugo's professional MMA record is 25-5-0.
How old is Victor Hugo?
Victor Hugo is 33 years old.
What weight class is Victor Hugo?
Victor Hugo fights at Bantamweight in UFC.
What is Victor Hugo's reach?
Victor Hugo's reach is 71".
How much does Victor Hugo weigh?
Victor Hugo competes at Bantamweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 170 lbs.
What is Victor Hugo's Combat Edge Elo?
Victor Hugo's Combat Edge Elo is 1680, with a peak Elo of 1693.
How strong is Victor Hugo's recent opposition?
Victor Hugo's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1534 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Victor Hugo's last fight?
Victor Hugo's latest tracked pro fight was against Farid Basharat at UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway on Oct 26 2024.
What is Victor Hugo's recent form?
Victor Hugo's recent tracked pro form is L-W-W-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Victor Hugo usually win?
Victor Hugo's 25 recorded wins include 7 knockouts, 10 submissions, and 8 decisions, with 68% ending before the final bell.
7Wins by knockout
10Wins by submission
8Wins by decision
2Loss by knockout
1Loss by submission
2Loss by decision
Victor Hugo stats
Record : 25 / 5 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
3.27Fighter3.23Division average
Significant striking accuracy
44%Fighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.95Fighter3.78Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
57%Fighter55%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
0.81Fighter1.55Division average
Takedown accuracy
33%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
74%Fighter56%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
1.21Fighter0.55Division average
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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