Gabriel Santos

Overview

Gabriel Santos started his UFC career 0-2 and has won both fights since, the second by submission in the third round.

"Mosquitinho" is a Brazilian featherweight out of the State of Ceará. His UFC record is 2-2, and his overall professional record across all promotions is 12-2-0. The two UFC losses came in his first two appearances in 2023. The two wins are the most recent fights on his résumé, which is why he carries a two-fight winning streak into his next bout.

UFC Career

He debuted at UFC 286 against Lerone Murphy, a strong opponent by our model's tiers, and lost a split decision after going the full three rounds. Three months later he met David Onama and was stopped by KO/TKO in round 2 at 4:13.

Then came the turnaround. In September 2024 he beat Yizha by unanimous decision, another opponent our model rates as strong. In February 2025 he submitted Jack Jenkins in the third round at 2:06 at UFC 312.

Two losses, two wins, and a finish to close it out.

Fighting Style

Gabriel Santos is an accurate, busy striker who also threatens on the mat. He lands more per minute than most and connects at a high rate, though he is easier to hit cleanly than most. The volume of strikes he takes sits right around the UFC average.

Grappling is where he stands out most. He takes the fight to the floor often, is hard to take down himself, and hunts for submissions at a rate well above most of the division.

His UFC finishing record is thin: one finish in four fights, a submission in round 3. It is a small sample.

Notable Wins

• Jack Jenkins — submission, round 3 (2:06), UFC 312 (2025)
• Yizha — unanimous decision, UFC Fight Night: Burns vs Brady (2024)

Quick Facts

• Division: Featherweight
• UFC record: 2-2
• Professional record (all promotions): 12-2-0
• UFC debut: 2023
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height: 5'9"
• Reach: 70"
• Born: State of Ceará, Brazil