Anderson dos Santos

Anderson dos Santos (born 24 July 1985) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competed in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Starting his career in 2011, Anderson compiled a 20–6 record fighting mainly for a large variety of regional Brazilian shows, winning multiple titles. His most notable victory in this time was winning the Titan FC Bantamweight Championship by submitting fellow future UFC fighter Ricky Simón via rear-naked choke in the second round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

dos Santos made his UFC debut as a replacement for Enrique Barzola against Nad Narimani on 17 November 2018, at UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

dos Santos faced Andre Ewell on 22 June 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. The Korean Zombie. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

dos Santos was scheduled to face Jack Shore at UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Ige on 16 July 2020. However, dos Santos tested positive for COVID-19 before departing Brazil and was replaced by Aaron Phillips.

dos Santos faced Martin Day on 28 November 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Smith vs. Clark. He won the fight via first round guillotine choke.

dos Santos was scheduled to face Miles Johns on 17 July 2021 at UFC on ESPN 26. However, the bout was removed hours before the show due to COVID-19 protocol issues stemming from Dos Santos' camp. The bout was rescheduled and eventually took place at UFC 265 on 7 August 2021. dos Santos lost the fight via knockout in round three.

On 17 September 2021, it was announced that dos Santos was released by the UFC.

Post UFC After two wins on the Brazilian regional scene, dos Santos faced Evgeniy Ignatiev on 26 August 2022 at RCC 12. He lost the bout after getting knocked out in the first round.

dos Santos returned to the Brazilian regional scene, defeating Diego Barroso via arm-triangle choke in the third round at Thunder Fight 41.

After picking a split decision victory on the Brazilian scene, dos Santos returned to Russia and faced Apti Bimarzaev on 2 September 2023 at ACA 162, losing the bout via unanimous decision.

In his sophomore performance with the promotion, dos Santos faced Alimardan Abdykaarov on 24 December 2023 at ACA 168: Gadzhidaudov vs. Tumenov, getting knocked out in the first round.

dos Santos then faced Mikahil Egorov at ACA 174 on 19 April 2024, losing the fight via second round technical knockout.

Personal life dos Santos and his wife have a daughter, and in 2021 he recently discovered he was a distant relative of current UFC fighter Rafael Dos Santos.

Championships and accomplishments Titan Fighting Championships Titan FC Bantamweight Championship (One time) Circuito Talent de MMA CT Bantamweight Championship (One time) Coliseu Extreme Fight CEF Interim Bantamweight Championship (One time) Demolidor Fight MMA DFMMA Featherweight Championship (One time) California Cage Wars CCW Bantamweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Eduardo de Souza Silva Submission (guillotine choke) Coliseu Extreme Fight 12

Arapiraca, Brazil Loss

Mikhail Egorov TKO (knees and punches) ACA 174

Saint Petersburg, Russia Loss

Alimardan Abdykaarov KO (punch) ACA 168

Moscow, Russia Loss

Apti Bimarzaev Decision (unanimous) ACA 162

Krasnodar, Russia Win

Patrizio de Souza Decision (split) Centurion FC: Non Ducor, Duco

Morumbi, Brazil Win

Diego Barroso Submission (arm-triangle choke) Thunder Fight 41

São Paulo, Brazil Loss

Evgeniy Ignatiev KO (punch) RCC 12

Yekaterinburg, Russia Win

Helio Nunes Submission (rear-naked choke) Fight Pro Championship 1

Bragança Paulista, Brazil Win

Edgar Oliveira Decision (unanimous) Demolidor Fight 17

Bauru, Brazil Loss

Miles Johns KO (punch) UFC 265

Houston, Texas, United States Win

Martin Day Submission (guillotine choke) UFC on ESPN: Smith vs. Clark

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Andre Ewell Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. The Korean Zombie

Greenville, South Carolina, United States Loss

Nad Narimani Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio

|Buenos Aires, Argentina Win

Aleandro Caetano Decision (unanimous) Thunder Fight 16

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Wanderley da Silva Ferreira Jr. TKO Standout Fighting Tournament 3

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Fard Muhammad Decision (unanimous) California Cage Wars 5

Valley Center, California, United States Loss

Victor Henry TKO (doctor stoppage) KOTC: Energetic Pursuit

Ontario, California, United States Win

Claudio Aparecido Bertarello Submission (guillotine choke) Demolidor Fight MMA 10

Bauru, Brazil Loss

Said Nurmagomedov Submission (guillotine choke) WFCA 35

Astana, Kazakhstan Win

Josema Jose da Paz Submission (rear-naked choke) Katana Fight 1

Curitiba, Brazil Win

Thiago dos Santos Submission (rear-naked choke) Gold Fight 8

São Paulo, Brazil Loss

Andrew Whitney TKO (punches) Titan FC 40

Coral Gables, Florida, United States Win

Ricky Simón Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) Titan FC 37

Ridgefield, Washington, United States Loss

Josenaldo Silva TKO (punches) Jungle Fight 84

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Mario Danilo Submission (rear-naked choke) Bison Kombat 1

Taboão da Serra, Brazil Loss

Eduardo de Souza Silva Submission (guillotine choke) Coliseu Extreme Fight 12

Arapiraca, Brazil Win

Arivaldo Lima da Silva Submission (guillotine choke) Talent MMA Circuit 10

Osasco, Brazil Win

Michel de Oliveira Submission (rear-naked choke) Circuito de Lutas: Fight Night

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Marcos Vinicius Borges KO (punch) Circuito Talent de MMA 6

Curitiba, Brazil Win

Jose Alexandre KO (punch) Talent MMA Circuit 3

Guarulhos, Brazil Win

Ricardo Sattelmayer Submission (armbar) X-Fight MMA 6

Matao, Brazil Win

Leandro Souza Santos Submission (rear-naked choke) Bison FC 1

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Fernando da Silva Lima Submission (rear-naked choke) Talent MMA Circuit 1

Valinhos, Brazil Win

Adilson Dias Decision (split) Supreme Fight Championship 1

Campinas, Brazil Win

Edson Missio TKO (punches) Elite Fighting Championship 4

Valinhos, Brazil Loss

Everaldo Souza Decision (unanimous) The Coliseum 1

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Cemir Silva Decision (split) Romani Fight Brasil 1

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Jorge Andrade Submission (rear-naked choke) Morganti Contact Championship 2

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Ronielmo Lopes KO (punch) Fight Stars

São Paulo, Brazil