André Santos (fighter)
| André Santos | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 8, 1981 Brazil |
| Other names | Chatuba |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 170.2 lb (77.2 kg; 12.16 st) |
| Division | Welterweight |
| Reach | 74.0 |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Team | Renovação Fight Team |
| Rank | Black belt in Luta Livre[1] |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 49 |
| Wins | 38 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 22 |
| By decision | 11 |
| Losses | 11 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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.
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
| 48 matches | 38 wins | 10 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 4 |
| By submission | 22 | 3 |
| By decision | 11 | 3 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 38–11 | Brett Cooper | KO (punches) | ACB 82: Silva vs. Kolobegov | March 9, 2018 | 1 | 1:42 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 38–10 | Josh Neer | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 146 | November 20, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Loss | 37–10 | Paul Daley | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 134 | February 27, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Win | 37–9 | James Terry | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 129 | October 17, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 36–9 | Ramil Mustapayev | KO (punches) | Fight Nights: Battle of Moscow 13 | October 26, 2013 | 2 | 0:41 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 35–9 | Beslan Isaev | Submission (guillotine choke) | Fight Nights: Battle on Terek | October 4, 2013 | 2 | 3:51 | Grozny, Russia | |
| Win | 34–9 | Ney Duarte dos Santos | Submission (anaconda choke) | Gigante Fight: Mixed Martial Arts | June 29, 2013 | 1 | 2:11 | Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 33–9 | Cassiano Ricardo Castanho de Freitas | TKO (punches) | MMA Champions League | March 25, 2013 | 1 | 4:39 | Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Won vacant MMA Champions League Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 32–9 | Chad Reiner | Submission (anaconda choke) | Show Fighting Enterprise 1 | March 1, 2013 | 1 | 3:31 | Quito, Ecuador | |
| Loss | 31–9 | Hernani Perpetuo | Decision (unanimous) | Web Fight Combat | January 27, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Loss | 31–8 | Sérgio Souza | TKO (punches) | Team Nogueira: MMA Circuit 2 | January 12, 2013 | 3 | N/A | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 31–7 | Moises dos Santos | Submission (D'arce choke) | BOTB: Para vs. Brazil | November 29, 2012 | 1 | 1:20 | Belém, Pará, Brazil | |
| Loss | 30–7 | Cassiano Ricardo Castanho de Freitas | Submission (guillotine choke) | Bitetti Combat 12: Oswaldo Paqueta | September 8, 2012 | 1 | 1:00 | Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | For Bitetti Combat Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 30–6 | Gil de Freitas | Decision (unanimous) | Mortal Kombat Championship 1 | April 20, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 29–6 | Julian Fabrin Soares | Submission (anaconda choke) | Bitetti Combat 10 | October 15, 2011 | 2 | 2:31 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 28–6 | Edilberto de Oliveira | Decision (unanimous) | Bitetti Combat 10 | October 15, 2011 | 2 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 27–6 | Ivan Jorge | Decision (unanimous) | Bitetti Combat 10 | October 15, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 26–6 | Tiago Monaco Tosato | Submission (anaconda choke) | High Fight Rock 1 | September 17, 2011 | 1 | 1:40 | Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil | |
| Loss | 25–6 | Jose de Ribamar Machado Gomes | TKO (punches) | WFE 9: Platinum | May 14, 2011 | 2 | 1:20 | Salvador, Bahia, Brazil | |
| Loss | 25–5 | Mauro Chimento Jr. | Submission (armbar) | Watch Out Combat Show 11 | April 29, 2011 | 1 | 1:29 | Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil | |
| Win | 25–4 | Jucelino Ferreira | TKO (punches) | Face to Face 4 | April 23, 2011 | 2 | 3:10 | Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 24–4 | Alberto dos Santos | Submission (anaconda choke) | X-Fight | January 15, 2011 | 1 | 3:36 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Loss | 23–4 | Mario Sartori | TKO (fighter quit after falling from ring) | Capital Fight 3 | November 5, 2010 | 1 | N/A | Brasília, Brazil | |
| Win | 23–3 | Gilmar Silva Milhorance | Submission (anaconda choke) | Juiz de Fora Fight: Evolution | October 2, 2010 | 2 | N/A | Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil | |
| Loss | 22–3 | Wendell de Oliveira Marques | Decision (unanimous) | Mega Kombat | July 24, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil | |
| Win | 22–2 | Luis Sérgio Melo Jr. | Technical Submission (anaconda choke) | Nitrix Champion Fight 5 | May 15, 2010 | 2 | 2:09 | Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina, Brazil | |
| Win | 21–2 | Rondinelli Rodrigues Gomes | Decision (unanimous) | Natal Fight Championship 2 | November 12, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil | |
| Win | 20–2 | Johnny Vigo | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Face to Face 2 | October 31, 2009 | 2 | N/A | Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 19–2 | Mario Sartori | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Real Fight 7 | October 3, 2009 | 1 | 2:40 | São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Loss | 18–2 | Carlos Alexandre Pereira | TKO (head kick and punches) | Shooto: Brazil 13 | August 27, 2009 | 2 | 4:27 | Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil | |
| Win | 18–1 | Pedro Paulo dos Santos | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Face to Face | June 6, 2009 | 1 | N/A | Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 17–1 | Felipe Arinelli | Decision (split) | World Fighting Combat | April 24, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Camboinhas, Niterói, Brazil | |
| Win | 16–1 | Vitor Pimenta | TKO (punches) | The Warriors | March 29, 2009 | 1 | N/A | Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 15–1 | Antonio Silva | Submission (anaconda choke) | Chatuba Fight 2 | February 6, 2009 | 1 | 2:30 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 14–1 | Gustavo Rosa | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Best Fighters | February 1, 2009 | 2 | N/A | Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 13–1 | Leonardo Jacare | Decision (unanimous) | Kawai Arena 1 | December 13, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 12–1 | Dinarte Silva | Submission (anaconda choke) | Shooto: Brazil 9 | November 29, 2008 | 1 | 1:57 | Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil | |
| Win | 11–1 | Eduardo Pereira | Submission (anaconda choke) | Juiz de Fora: Fight 6 | November 8, 2008 | N/A | N/A | Brazil | |
| Win | 10–1 | Julio Cabral | Decision (unanimous) | Win Fight and Entertainment 1 | September 28, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Salvador, Bahia, Brazil | |
| Win | 9–1 | Pedro Santos | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Watch Out Combat Show 1 | May 10, 2008 | 3 | N/A | Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 8–1 | Geno Vitale-Sansoti | Submission (anaconda choke) | Real Fight 5 | April 13, 2008 | 1 | N/A | São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 7–1 | Vinicius Bohrer | Submission (anaconda choke) | Juiz de Fora: Fight 5 | November 24, 2007 | 3 | N/A | Brazil | |
| Win | 6–1 | Iberico El Toro | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | MMA Sports Combat 1 | October 27, 2007 | 1 | N/A | Rio das Ostras, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Loss | 5–1 | Sérgio Moraes | Submission (triangle choke) | Mo Team League 2 | September 29, 2007 | 1 | 2:07 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 5–0 | Rafael Freitas | Submission (anaconda choke) | Top Fighting Championships 3 | May 2, 2007 | N/A | N/A | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 4–0 | Ismael de Jesus | Decision (unanimous) | Top Fighting Championships 3 | May 2, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 3–0 | Adriano Verdelli | Submission (anaconda choke) | Max Fight 3 | April 28, 2007 | 1 | 0:28 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 2–0 | Diego Castro | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto: Brazil 2 | March 24, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 1–0 | Emerson Ferreira | Submission (anaconda choke) | Shooto Brazil 1: The Return | December 3, 2006 | 2 | 4:20 | Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
References
- ^ Jason Floyd (October 17, 2014). "Bellator 129 Breakdown by Jason Floyd". bellator.com. Archived from the original on October 30, 2014.
- ^ "André Santos Tapology profile". tapology.com.
- ^ Leland Roling (January 4, 2012). "2012 World MMA Welterweight Scouting Report: #9 - Andre Santos". bloodyelbow.com.
- ^ Guilherme Cruz (September 19, 2014). "Strikeforce veteran James Terry meets Andre Santos at Bellator 129". mmafighting.com.
- ^ Dann Stupp (October 17, 2014). "Bellator 129 results: Bradley sweeps Neer, Alexander-Zwicker ends in draw". mmajunkie.com.
- ^ Staff (January 23, 2015). "Andre Santos in for injured Douglas Lima, meets Paul Daley at Bellator 134". mmajunkie.com.
- ^ Staff (November 20, 2015). "Bellator 146 results: Melvin Manhoef scores big KO of Hisaki Kato in striking duel". mmajunkie.com.