André Santos (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.

André Santos
Born (1981-01-08) January 8, 1981
Brazil
Other namesChatuba
NationalityBrazilian
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight170.2 lb (77.2 kg; 12.16 st)
DivisionWelterweight
Reach74.0
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofRio de Janeiro, Brazil
TeamRenovação Fight Team
RankBlack belt in Luta Livre[1]
Years active2006–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total49
Wins38
By knockout5
By submission22
By decision11
Losses11
By knockout5
By submission3
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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

References

  1. Jason Floyd (October 17, 2014). "Bellator 129 Breakdown by Jason Floyd". bellator.com. Archived from the original on October 30, 2014.
  2. "André Santos Tapology profile". tapology.com.
  3. Leland Roling (January 4, 2012). "2012 World MMA Welterweight Scouting Report: #9 - Andre Santos". bloodyelbow.com.
  4. Guilherme Cruz (September 19, 2014). "Strikeforce veteran James Terry meets Andre Santos at Bellator 129". mmafighting.com.
  5. Dann Stupp (October 17, 2014). "Bellator 129 results: Bradley sweeps Neer, Alexander-Zwicker ends in draw". mmajunkie.com.
  6. Staff (January 23, 2015). "Andre Santos in for injured Douglas Lima, meets Paul Daley at Bellator 134". mmajunkie.com.
  7. Staff (November 20, 2015). "Bellator 146 results: Melvin Manhoef scores big KO of Hisaki Kato in striking duel". mmajunkie.com.
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