Lucio Linhares, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with an impressive record of 19 wins, 8 losses, and no draws. He established himself in the middleweight division, weighing 185 lbs. Standing at 6' 2", Linhares demonstrated a traditional orthodox stance in the ring. In terms of performance statistics, during his UFC career, Linhares averaged 0.99 significant strikes per minute, with a striking accuracy of 22%. He absorbed an average of 3.47 strikes per minute, and his strike defense was at 34%. Linhares also demonstrated a knack for takedowns, averaging 1.86 per 15 minutes with a 50% success rate. Additionally, he attempted an average of 1.9 submissions per 15 minutes. Throughout his career, Lucio Linhares held a notable ELO rating of 974. His most recent fights saw him compete against Rousimar Palhares on December 12, 2009, where he suffered a submission loss via heel hook. On March 31, 2010, Linhares faced Yushin Okami, resulting in another loss due to a knockout or technical knockout (KO/TKO). These fights marked the end of his UFC career, as no further competitions are listed after this date.