• UFC Fight Night(10/18/25) Santos won a three round unanimous decision over Danny Barlow
• UFC 313(3/8/25) Santos lost a three round unanimous decision to Ozzy Diaz
• Dana White's Contender Series, Season 8
• Episode four (9/3/24) Santos won a three round unanimous decision over Will Currie
BIO
FIGHTS
STATS
UFC HISTORY & CAREER
IMPORTANT FACTS
Pro since 2015
Three wins by KO, four by submission (2 arm triangle, guillotine, RNC)
Three first-round finishes, three second-round finishes, one third-round finish
Has been training at American Top Team in Florida since his loss in March
Has also competed internationally in boxing
Has fought as high as heavyweight and as low as welterweight
Reported 2-0 amateur record
Q & A
Q: When and why did you start training to fight?
ANSWER:
I started training in 2013 for quality of life and health, as I was overweight at the time.
Q: What professional titles have you won?
ANSWER:
Thunder Fight Champion
Q: Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports?
ANSWER:
I was part of the district boxing team and represented the country in an opportunity in Europe.
Q: Any belts/ranks in grappling disciplines?
ANSWER:
Brown belt in BJJ. I competed a lot in gi, won several titles, but none of a high level.
Q: What was your toughest fight to date and why?
ANSWER:
The toughest fight was against Filipe Moitinho, for the title, because my opponent was tough. It went five rounds, and I only found out who I would be facing almost a week before the fight.
Q: Who is your favorite fighter and why?
ANSWER:
Anderson Silva, because what he did was impressive, and the way he did it made it look easy. He’s an idol.
Q: Did you attend college, and if so, what degree did you earn?
ANSWER:
Yes, I am studying Physical Education.
Q: What was your job before you started fighting?
ANSWER:
I started fighting at 13, living with my parents, but throughout my journey, I worked as a grill cook, security guard, tent assembler, and iFood delivery driver.
Q: Origin of nickname:
ANSWER:
Guided by God
Q: Personal Life / Background:
ANSWER:
I’m a family guy. I enjoy watching football on weekends, and I fight to change my family’s life.
STRIKING ANALYSIS
STRIKING ACCURACY44%
STRIKING DEFENSE48%
LANDED/MIN
7
STRIKES PER MINUTEABSORBED/MIN
5.98
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTEGRAPPLING & WRESTLING
TAKEDOWN ACCURACY33%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE86%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
0.67
15 MIN AVERAGESUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
0
15 MIN AVERAGEGENERAL ANALYSIS
UFC RECORD
1 W - 2 L
ACTIVE STREAK
-1 Losses
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)0
Submission0
Decision1
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)0
Submission1
Decision1
FIGHTING STYLE
Mixed Martial Arts
STANCE
Orthodox
UFC DEBUT
Mar. 8, 2025

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