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Tale of the Tape
Age
31
Height
6' 1"
Reach
74.5"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Brazil
Key Stats
92%
Win Rate
82%
Finish Rate
8
KO/TKO Wins
1
Submission Wins
1
Title Fight Wins
12
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Career
Win Methods
Nobody hands you anything at middleweight. Ryan Gandra — "Problema" to fight fans — has built a 10-1 record the hard way, one fight at a time since leaving Brazil's regional scene.
On the feet he's a problem: 13.02 significant strikes a minute at 51% accuracy, and 70% of his wins end in a knockout. The math is bad for anyone standing across from him.
He arrives on a 5-fight win streak — most recently Zach Reese, KO/TKO (Punch) R1. Streaks like that don't stay unnoticed for long.
Recent Fights
Ozzy Diaz
KO/TKO (R1) · Sep 19, 2026
Zach Reese
KO/TKO (R1) · Jul 11, 2026
Zach Reese
KO/TKO (Punch) R1 · Jul 11, 2026
UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2
Jose Daniel Medina
KO/TKO (Punches) R1 · Feb 28, 2026
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh
Trent Miller
KO/TKO (Punches) R1 · Aug 27, 2025
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 9, Week 3
Latest / Ryan Gandra News
Ryan Gandra Wants a Title Shot — And He's Not Waiting Long
Two UFC wins, both first-round finishes in under 90 seconds. Now the Brazilian middleweight faces Ozzy Diaz at UFC 331 with contender talk already brewing.
Sep 16, 2026
Six UFC Contracts in One Night: Inside DWCS Season 10, Week 2
Kaik Brito's third-round knockout capped a night where Dana White handed out six deals — including one to a fighter he called a 5/1 underdog.
Aug 19, 2026