Last fight
Win
Filho vs Durden
Apr. 25, 2026
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
5
Wins by Knockout
11
Wins by Submission
9
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 122
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 300
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
- 23
- 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
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Sento Sé, Brazil
Trains at
Nova União
Fighting style
Grappler
Age
32
Height
67.00
Weight
126.00
Octagon Debut
Mar. 18, 2023
Reach
68.50
Leg reach
36.50
- Pro since 2012
- Five wins by KO, 11 by submission (2 Arm triangle, 7 RNC, triangle, kimura)
- Nine first-round finishes
- 100% finishing rate in the UFC (three submissions)
UFC Fight Night (4/25/26) Filho lost a three round unanimous decision to Cody Durden
UFC Fight Night (10/11/25) Filho submitted Clayton Carptenter via kimura at 4:42 of the first round
UFC on ESPN (5/31/25) Filho lost a three round unanimous decision to Allan Nascimento
UFC Fight Night (3/16/24) Filho submitted Ode' Osbourne via rear naked choke at 4:27 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (7/22/23) Filho submitted Daniel Barez via arm triangle at 3:26 of the first round
UFC 286 (3/18/23) Filho was submitted by Muhammad Mokaev via neck crank at 4:32 of the third round
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 6
Episode nine (9/20/22) Filho stopped Roy Echeverria via strikes at 1:31 of the third round
When and why did you start training for fighting? At the age of 12, because I watched a lot of fight movies.
What ranks and titles have you held? Champion of SHOOTO BRAZIL
Do you have any heroes? Yes, Jesus Christ
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Everything! The biggest dream ever achieved.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes! Physical Ed. (attending)
What was your job before you started fighting? Personal trainer
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Pan-American Jiu-Jitsu Champion
Favorite grappling technique: Chokes
Favorite Striking technique: Kicks
Tell us about your life outside of MMA: Married to Alline Costa, father of Isaac Kaleo. I am a pastor, author of books, and speaker on life transformation!
