Thales Leites, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with an impressive record of 28-9-0 and held a weight class of 185 lbs. Standing at 6' 1' tall with a reach of 78', he adopted the orthodox stance in the octagon. In terms of performance statistics during his UFC career, Leites demonstrated an average of 2.13 significant strikes per minute and maintained a striking accuracy of 40%. He absorbed an average of 2.99 strikes per minute, with a strike defense rate of 52%. His takedown attempts averaged 2.1 per 15 minutes, achieving success in 27% of his attempts. Additionally, he attempted an average of 1.1 submissions per 15 minutes. Notable victories in Leites' career include a decision win against Sam Alvey, who held an ELO rating of 1088. His most recent fights showcased a mix of results, with losses to Krzysztof Jotko and Jack Hermansson, both via decisions, as well as victories over Sam Alvey and Hector Lombard, the latter being a decision win in September 2018.