Ryan Gandra • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC Fight Night(2/28/26) Gandra stopped Jose Daniel Medina via strikes at :41 of the first round
• Dana White's Contender Series,Season 9
• Episode 3 (8/26/25) Gandra stopped Trent Miller via strikes at 2:51 of the first round

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro Since 2022

5-fight finishing streak (4 KOs, 1 Sub)

Five wins by KO, two by submission (Arm Triangle x2)

Six first-round finishes

Last loss came in April 2022

Has not been to a decision since April 2023

Fighting outside his home country of Brazil for only the second time (second time in 2 fights)

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training to fight?

ANSWER: My inspiration was watching my brother fight.

Q: What professional titles have you won?

ANSWER: Gladiator Champion (event organized by Paulo Costa), two important victories in LFA

Q: Amateur combat sports achievements?

ANSWER: Brazilian Judo Champion at the School Games, additional achievements in Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu, and Amateur MMA

Q: Do you hold any ranks in grappling disciplines?

ANSWER: Brown belt in Jiu-Jitsu and Judo

Q: Do you hold any ranks in striking disciplines?

ANSWER: Blue belt in Kickboxing

Q: What has been your toughest fight to date and why?

ANSWER: Against Luiz Fabiano, because he is a determined and versatile athlete.

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: Worked as an electrician, maintaining garbage trucks.

Q: Origin of nickname:

ANSWER: For bringing problems to top fighters.

Q: Personal life / background:

ANSWER: I’m about to become a father; my wife is 7 months pregnant. I have a large, supportive family — three sisters, one brother, and three nephews — all of them are fighters.

Q: Name three people you would like to meet or work with

ANSWER: Conor McGregor, Dana White

Q: What are your hobbies or interests outside of training?

ANSWER: I enjoy training with my friends, getting together with the crew, and I love animals. My dream is to have enough space to raise many different kinds of them.

LOSS

Gandra

Reese

KO/TKO (Punch to Head At Distance)