André_Santos_(fighter)

André Santos (fighter)

André Santos (fighter)

Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter


André Santos (born January 8, 1981) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division of Absolute Championship Berkut. A professional competitor since 2006, he has also competed for Bellator.

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Santos made his professional MMA debut in December 2006 and, prior to signing with Bellator, he amassed a 36–9 record fighting outside of the United States, mainly in his native Brazil. During this time, Santos won the vacant MMA Champions League welterweight championship. He also unsuccessfully fought for the Bitetti Combat welterweight championship.[2]

Santos was ranked as the ninth best welterweight prospect by MMA website Bloody Elbow in 2012.[3]

Bellator MMA

Santos made his Bellator and United States debut on October 17, 2014, against Strikeforce veteran James Terry at Bellator 129.[4] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[5]

Replacing an injured Douglas Lima, Santos faced Paul Daley at Bellator 134 on February 27, 2015.[6] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Santos faced UFC veteran, Josh Neer, at Bellator 146 on November 20, 2015. He won the fight via unanimous decision.[7]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

  • MMA Champions League
    • MMACL welterweight championship (one time)

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
48 matches 38 wins 10 losses
By knockout 5 4
By submission 22 3
By decision 11 3
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References

  1. Jason Floyd (October 17, 2014). "Bellator 129 Breakdown by Jason Floyd". bellator.com. Archived from the original on October 30, 2014.
  2. Leland Roling (January 4, 2012). "2012 World MMA Welterweight Scouting Report: #9 - Andre Santos". bloodyelbow.com.
  3. Guilherme Cruz (September 19, 2014). "Strikeforce veteran James Terry meets Andre Santos at Bellator 129". mmafighting.com.

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