André Santos (fighter)
Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter
André Santos Born (1981-01-08 ) January 8, 1981 (age 43) Brazil Other names Chatuba 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 , BrazilTeam Renovação Fight Team Rank Black belt in Luta Livre [ 1] Years active 2006–present 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
Professional record breakdown
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
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