Last fight
Win
Gandra vs Daniel Medina
Feb. 28, 2026
Stats & Records
8
Wins by Knockout
2
Wins by Submission
6
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
- 82
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 226
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
- 1
- Takedowns Attempted
- 3
- 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
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Info
Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Fighting style
Boxing
Age
34
Height
72.00
Weight
186.00
Octagon Debut
Aug. 24, 2024
Reach
74.50
Leg reach
40.00
- Pro since 2017
- Eight wins by KO, two by submission (RNC, keylock)
- Six first-round finishes
- Has won six of his last 11
UFC Fight Night (2/28/26) Medina was stopped by Ryan Gandra via strikes at :41 of the first round
Noche UFC (9/13/25) Medina was submitted by Duško Todorović via rear-naked choke at 4:21 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (3/29/25) Medina was knocked out by Ateba Gautier at 3:32 of the first round
UFC on ESPN (8/24/24) Medina lost a three round unanimous decision to Zachary Reese
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 7
Episode nine (10/3/23) Medina lost a three-round unanimous decision to Magomed Gadzhiyasulov
When and why did you start training for fighting? To lose weight and stop bullying.
What ranks and titles have you held? Thunder fights, Samurai fights
Do you have any heroes? My Dad
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Great pride for my country
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, veterinarian
What was your job before you started fighting? Veterinarian
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 3-0 as an amateur
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Three regional championships
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Purple belt in BJJ
Favorite grappling technique: Kimura
Favorite Striking technique: Jab
