Hugo Viana, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with an MMA record of 8-4-0 and a UFC record of 3-3-0, fighting at the weight class of 135 lbs. Standing at 5' 6' tall with a reach of 67', Viana adopted an orthodox stance in the ring. In terms of performance statistics during his UFC career, Viana demonstrated an average of 3.05 significant strikes per minute, maintaining a striking accuracy of 38%. He absorbed an average of 3.2 strikes per minute and boasted a strike defense of 57%. His takedown attempts were less frequent, averaging 0.22 per 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 6%. Submission attempts were not a common strategy for Viana, as he attempted none per 15 minutes on average. Notable victories in Viana's career include his win against Reuben Duran, who held an ELO rating of 1021. In his most recent five fights, Viana achieved a victory over Duran via KO/TKO punch in December 2012. However, he faced losses to TJ Dillashaw and Aljamain Sterling due to KO/TKO punches, as well as Guido Cannetti via a split decision in August 2015. His last recorded fight was in 2015.