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Tale of the Tape
Age
46
Height
6' 0"
Reach
75"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Brazil
Key Stats
69%
Win Rate
67%
Finish Rate
3
KO/TKO Wins
9
Submission Wins
1
Title Fight Wins
26
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
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Grappling
Career
Win Methods
"Nenhum". That's what they call Leonardo Santos, and is part of the UFC lightweight division's deep end, fighting out of Brazil — 26 pro fights in, still swinging for a number next to his name.
A submission threat first and always — 9 taps forced in 18 wins. Every exchange on the mat carries a trap door.
The last fight went to Jared Gordon (Decision - Unanimous) — a setback, and the interesting question is always what a fighter does with one.
He's 46 now. Fighters at this stage aren't building toward something; they're spending what's left, and that usually makes for the best fights.
Recent Fights
Jared Gordon
Decision - Unanimous · Aug 21, 2022
UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2
Clay Guida
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) R2 · Dec 5, 2021
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Aldo
Grant Dawson
KO/TKO (Punches) R3 · Mar 20, 2021
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Holland
Roman Bogatov
Decision - Unanimous · Jul 12, 2020
UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal
Stevie Ray
KO/TKO (Punch) R1 · Jun 1, 2019
UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Smith
Latest / Leonardo Santos News
Thiago Santos, Knee Wrecked by Jon Jones, Says Don't Ban Oblique Kicks
The man who fought Jon Jones on two bad knees at UFC 239 breaks with Dana White and CSAC's Andy Foster on banning the strike that changed his career.
Sep 26, 2026
Yousri Belgaroui Is Middleweight's Boogeyman — And He Knows It
Two UFC starts, two finishes, and a growing reputation. The Dutch striker faces late replacement Djorden Santos at Noche UFC on Saturday.
Sep 9, 2026
Nathaniel Wood Draws Debuting Pavel Andrusca in Paris Reshuffle
Illness rules Mairon Santos out four days before UFC Paris. His replacement arrives 8-0 with seven finishes, five in round one.
Sep 1, 2026