Last fight
Victoria
Delano vs Ruchala
Apr. 4, 2026
Estadísticas y récords
5
Fight Win Streak
4
Wins by Knockout
5
Wins by Submission
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Efectividad de golpeo
- Golpes Significativos Conectados
- 253
- Golpes Significativos Intentados
- 394
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.
Efectividad De Derribo
- Derribos conseguidos
- Derribos intentados
- 6
- 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
Récord del Atleta
Info
Status
Activo
Ciudad natal
Recife, Brazil
Trenes en
Brazilian Top Team
Estilo de lucha
Striker
Años
29
Alto
68.00
Peso
145.00
Debut del octágono
Apr. 4, 2026
Alcance
70.50
Alcance de la pierna
38.00
- Pro Since 2014
- Has won 16 of his last 17 fights, only loss to UFC-vet Gabriel Santos in 2023
- 5-fight win streak (one KO, one sub), last loss came in January 2023
- Four wins by KO, five by submission (RNC x2, Guillotine, Armbar, Kimura)
- 11-fight win streak from October 2015 to January 2023
- Won Shooto Brasil Featherweight Title in 2020, also fought for the LFA Featherweight Title three times
- Moved to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2018 where he trains with former UFC champ Murilo Bustamante
- Served in the Brazilian Army as a Calvary Soldier
UFC Fight Night (4/4/26) Delano won a three round unanimous decision over Robert Ruchala
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 9
Episode 2 (8/19/25) Delano won a three round unanimous decision over Manuel Exposito
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training for my health and suddenly I saw myself doing very well and was encouraged by my instructors to pursue a career, so I made martial arts my life.
What professional titles have you held? Shooto Brazil Champion
Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? No
Any belts/ranks in grappling disciplines? Jiu-Jitsu purple belt
Any belts/ranks in striking disciplines? Muay Thai black belt
What has been your toughest fight to date and why? My toughest fight was my debut at Shooto, I was very nervous because it was my first televised fight and my eye was hurt from an illegal blow. I thought I was going to be blinded but I was able to finish the fight with a lot of willpower, so, to me, that was the toughest fight of my career.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? Ilia Topuria because he’s got a firm game, he goes in there to do what needs to be done and executes it.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I started college for a Physical Education degree but I dropped out to dedicate myself to martial arts.
What was your job before you started fighting? I’ve worked as a waiter, management assistant, food delivery. I now work as a martial arts instructor.
Personal Life / Background: I’m single, my mother’s family lives in Maceio and my father lives with my brothers in Recife. I live alone in Rio de Janeiro.
What are your hobbies, activities or other interests when not training for a fight? I like to read the Bible, I go to church, I like to play video games, I watch Anime, walk my dog, ride my longboard skateboard, and go on hikes on trails with friends.
