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Luiz Firmino

“Buscape”
19-8-0
0Prospect
/Age 44/Orthodox/5' 6"/154 lbs
Win %
70%
SLpM
1.2
Str Acc
50%
Str Def
51%
TD Avg
3.9
TD Def
20%
Sub Avg
0.9
Finish
47%

At a Glance

1.2
SLpM
50%
Str Acc
3.9
TD Avg
47%
Finish %
51%
Str Def
Luiz Firmino "Buscape" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 19-8-0, the fighter carries a 70% win rate across 27 pro contests. Standout traits include elite takedown frequency (3.9 per 15 min).
Career Arc
23 fightspeak +15 · current +15

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 20 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 65 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 29 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 95 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 2 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 75 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 64 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 39 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME20ACCURACY65KO POWER29TAKEDOWNS95TD DEFENSE2SUBMISSIONS75DURABILITY64ACTIVITY39
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 50% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 51% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 45% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 20% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
1.23-2.19 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
1.22-1.96 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
3.86+2.34 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.90+0.50 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (1.22)Landed (1.23)
0
+0.01

Wins by Method

47%Finish
KO/TKO213%
Submission533%
Decision853%
19 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (19)
2 KO
5 SUB
8 DEC
4 OTH
Losses (8)
8 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
Dec
W
Sub
W
Dec
L
Dec
L
Dec

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
8 of 23
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
1.4 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-0
Fight History0 UFC + 23 pre-UFC
23 fights15W
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
?Unknown
PFLPFL 2018 #5
Aug 2, 2018DDECUnanimous
DRAW
Method
DEC
Decision
Round
of 3
Time
Unanimous
Division
Lightweight
PFL 2018 #5
2018-08-02
WUnknown
PFLPFL Everett
Jul 29, 2017KTKO11:45
?Justin Gaethje
WSOFWSOF 34: Gaethje vs. Firmino
Dec 31, 2016KTKO35:00
?Unknown
WSOFWSOF 33: Branch vs. Magalhaes
Oct 7, 2016SSUB13:14
WUroš Jurišić
The Ultimate Fighter SeasonThe Ultimate Fighter Season 21
Jan 30, 2015DDECUnanimous
WUnknown
CFACFA 9: Firmino vs. Palomino
Jan 19, 2013DDECUnanimous
WUnknown
CFACFA 8: Araujo vs. Bradley
Oct 6, 2012DDECUnanimous
WJohnavan Vistante
CFACFA 7: Palomino vs. Cavalcante
Jun 30, 2012SSUB14:31
?Unknown
Superior Cage CombatSuperior Cage Combat 3
Nov 4, 2011DDECUnanimous
?Francisco Trinaldo
Feb 25, 2010SSUB
WUnknown
Sep 4, 2009DDEC
?Unknown
May 11, 2008DDECUnanimous
?Unknown
Jul 17, 2005DDECUnanimous
WUnknown
Oct 14, 2004DDECUnanimous
WRafles La Rose
Shooto SwitzerlandShooto Switzerland
Feb 26, 2004SSUB10:36
WUnknown
Dec 20, 2003SSUB
WKohei Yasumi
Shooto: Yamamoto vs. MitchellShooto: Yamamoto vs. Mitchell
Sep 5, 2003DDECUnanimous
WTom Kirk
Shooto USA: Midwest FightingShooto USA: Midwest Fighting
May 21, 2003SSUB21:59
WMusail Allaudinov
M-M-1: Russia vs. The World 5
Apr 6, 2003DDECUnanimous
WSergey Bychkov
M-M-1: Russia vs. The World 3
Apr 26, 2002KTKO17:38
WReginaldo Santana
World Vale Tudo ChampionshipWorld Vale Tudo Championship 10
May 27, 2000SSUB13:29
WSergey Bychkov
World Vale Tudo ChampionshipWorld Vale Tudo Championship 10
May 27, 2000DDECUnanimous
?Eli Soares
World Vale Tudo ChampionshipWorld Vale Tudo Championship 10
May 27, 2000DDEC