Natan Schulte
"Russo"
Wins on the mat — every scramble is a trap.
How much we trust this read
Confidence rates the analysis, not the fighter. The Blueprint Score rates the fighter. Sparse data lowers confidence — it never gets hidden.
Fight Plan: Natan Schulte
A coach-ready game plan — historical weaknesses opponents have exploited and what to drill in camp.
- Negative ape index (reach is shorter than height) makes him vulnerable to long-range snipers
- Lower striking volume can lead to losing tight rounds on the scorecards
- Drill takedown defense and wall scrambles
- Underhook battles and posture work off the bottom
Sub-Score Breakdown
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What Changed?
Recent intelligence updates from the Blueprint engine — confidence shifts, new tactical observations, and patterns detected.
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Tactical Patterns
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Tactical Memory
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Fighter fingerprint
MMA attribute profile — only skills that matter in this sport are scored, and any axis we cannot evidence is left blank rather than scored as zero.
Cardio and Grappling are the highest scored axes; expect the game plan to lean on this.
- Striking72
- Wrestling85
- Grappling88
- Cardio92
- Fight IQ84
- Distance Control71
Strategic breakdown
Style fingerprint derived from the attribute ratings and finish rates on file. Each row is labelled with how Fight Blueprint reached it — none of these are measured from footage.
Fight Timeline
How Natan Schulte has evolved year-by-year — milestones, camp changes, style shifts, and notable results.
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Observations & evidence
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Video Evidence Ledger
Timestamped tactical observations that back the analysis. Each item cites the fight, round, and moment.
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Prep for camp: Natan Schulte
Recommendations a coach can act on tomorrow — opponent tendencies, drills, and the sparring styles to stack against this fight.
- Relies on a high-pressure grinding style to weary opponents over three rounds
- Utilizes heavy leg kicks and a methodical jab to close distance for clinch entries
- Highly durable fighter who thrives in the second and third rounds of a dogfight
- Drill reactive sprawls — bait the shot off your right hand
- Match their pace early, then turn the screws late
- Win exchanges with volume, not single shots — they walk through power
- Posture and frame drills off bottom — never give up the back
- Mix unscripted looks in sparring — they thrive on patterns
- Chain-wrestling partner
- Black-belt grappler comfortable on bottom
- Marathon partner — hard rounds, minimal rest
Timestamped breakdowns
Curated moments from Schulte's tape — each clip annotated with the technique on display.
How this fighter is changing
Computed only from individual fight results on file — earlier half of the recorded fights compared with the most recent half.
67% in the last 3 fights vs 100% before.
Share of fights ended inside the distance across 5 results on file.
How often recent fights reach the judges.
Similar Fighters
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See it on film
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Status / Injuries
No recent reported injuries following the Kaszuba fight.
Checked 6/21/2026
Recent Form
- L2026-03-28vs Jakub KaszubaDecision (Unanimous) · R3 · PFL Pittsburgh: Eblen vs. Battle
- W2023-06-23vs Raush ManfioDecision (Unanimous) · R3 · PFL 6: 2023 Regular Season
- W2023-04-14vs Stevie RayDecision (Unanimous) · R3 · PFL 3: 2023 Regular Season
- W2022-11-25vs Jeremy StephensSubmission (Arm-Triangle Choke) · R2 · PFL 10: 2022 Championships
- W2022-06-17vs Marcin HeldDecision (Unanimous) · R3 · PFL 4: 2022 Regular Season
Availability
Last fought in March 2026; currently active on the roster.
Scouting Summary
Natan Schulte is a Brazilian MMA fighter and two-time PFL lightweight champion. Known by his nickname 'Russo,' he fights out of American Top Team. He holds a professional record of 25-6-1 and is noted for his strong grappling and submission skills, including victories via rear-na
Primary source ↗Tendencies
- Relies on a high-pressure grinding style to weary opponents over three rounds
- Utilizes heavy leg kicks and a methodical jab to close distance for clinch entries
- Highly durable fighter who thrives in the second and third rounds of a dogfight
- Frequently looks for the arm-triangle choke or back takes during transitions
Signature Moves
- Arm-triangle choke
- Rear-naked choke
- Guillotine choke
- Inside leg kick
Weaknesses
- Negative ape index (reach is shorter than height) makes him vulnerable to long-range snipers
- Lower striking volume can lead to losing tight rounds on the scorecards
Biography & Camp
Natan Schulte is a Brazilian MMA fighter and two-time PFL lightweight champion. Known by his nickname 'Russo,' he fights out of American Top Team. He holds a professional record of 25-6-1 and is noted for his strong grappling and submission skills, including victories via rear-naked choke and shoulder choke.