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Tale of the Tape
Age
23
Height
5' 10"
Reach
74.5"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Brazil
Key Stats
92%
Win Rate
82%
Finish Rate
8
KO/TKO Wins
1
Submission Wins
0
Title Fight Wins
12
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Career
Win Methods
Samuel Sanches is part of the UFC lightweight division's deep end, fighting out of Brazil — 12 pro fights in, still swinging for a number next to his name.
This is power striking with numbers behind it — 8 KO/TKO wins, 5.95 significant strikes landed per minute. Opponents don't get outpointed so much as dismantled.
The form line is loud: 5 straight wins, the latest over Chasen Blair (KO/TKO (Punch) R1). Momentum like that forces the division's hand.
At 23 years old with 12 fights of experience already banked, the trajectory matters more than the current ranking.
Recent Fights
Chasen Blair
KO/TKO (Punch) R1 · Sep 10, 2025
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 9, Week 5
Evaldo dos Santos
KO/TKO R1 · Mar 30, 2025
Thunder Fight 47
Severino Neto
KO/TKO R2 · Jun 1, 2024
JuaFight 1
Sergio de Jesus Santos
Decision - Unanimous · Apr 28, 2024
Demo Fight 19
Bruno Justo
KO/TKO R2 · Jan 27, 2024
Demo Fight 18