Last fight
UFC 257
Win
Tavares vs Carlos Junior
Jan. 23, 2021
Stats & Records
9
Wins by Submission
2
Wins by Decision
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 23
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 55
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 5
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
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Info
Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
Joao Pessoa, Brazil
Trains at
American Top Team ATT Coconut Creek, FL
Fighting style
Boxer
Age
33
Height
74.00
Weight
185.00
Octagon Debut
Dec. 20, 2014
Reach
79.00
Leg reach
42.00
Training: Hard work with my friends from American Top Team
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in 2005 because I was very active. I started MMA three years ago.
What ranks and titles have you held? World Champion / Brazilian Champion / Pan American Champion at Jiu Jitsu, TUF Brazil 3 heavyweight winner
Do you have any heroes? Ayrton Senna
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s a dream come true.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes I did. I went to study physical education but I didn’t finish my studies.
What was your job before you started fighting? I never worked.
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? TUF Brazil 3 participant
