André Santos

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.

Santos was ranked as the ninth best welterweight prospect by MMA website Bloody Elbow in 2012.

Bellator MMA Santos made his Bellator and United States debut on October 17, 2014, against Strikeforce veteran James Terry at Bellator 129. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Replacing an injured Douglas Lima, Santos faced Paul Daley at Bellator 134 on February 27, 2015. 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.

Championships and accomplishments Mixed martial arts MMA Champions League MMACL welterweight championship (one time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Brett Cooper KO (punches) ACB 82: Silva vs. Kolobegov

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Josh Neer Decision (unanimous) Bellator 146

Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Loss

Paul Daley Decision (unanimous) Bellator 134

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win

James Terry Decision (unanimous) Bellator 129

Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States Win

Ramil Mustapayev KO (punches) Fight Nights: Battle of Moscow 13

Moscow, Russia Win

Beslan Isaev Submission (guillotine choke) Fight Nights: Battle on Terek

Grozny, Russia Win

Ney Duarte dos Santos Submission (anaconda choke) Gigante Fight: Mixed Martial Arts

Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Cassiano Ricardo Castanho de Freitas TKO (punches) MMA Champions League

Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Chad Reiner Submission (anaconda choke) Show Fighting Enterprise 1

Quito, Ecuador Loss

Hernani Perpetuo Decision (unanimous) Web Fight Combat

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Loss

Sérgio Souza TKO (punches) Team Nogueira: MMA Circuit 2

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Moises dos Santos Submission (D'arce choke) BOTB: Para vs. Brazil

Belém, Pará, Brazil Loss

Cassiano Ricardo Castanho de Freitas Submission (guillotine choke) Bitetti Combat 12: Oswaldo Paqueta

Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Gil de Freitas Decision (unanimous) Mortal Kombat Championship 1

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Julian Fabrin Soares Submission (anaconda choke) Bitetti Combat 10

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Edilberto de Oliveira Decision (unanimous) Bitetti Combat 10

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Ivan Jorge Decision (unanimous) Bitetti Combat 10

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Tiago Monaco Tosato Submission (anaconda choke) High Fight Rock 1

Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil Loss

Jose de Ribamar Machado Gomes TKO (punches) WFE 9: Platinum

Salvador, Bahia, Brazil Loss

Mauro Chimento Jr. Submission (armbar) Watch Out Combat Show 11

Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil Win

Jucelino Ferreira TKO (punches) Face to Face 4

Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Alberto dos Santos Submission (anaconda choke) X-Fight

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Loss

Mario Sartori TKO (fighter quit after falling from ring) Capital Fight 3

Brasília, Brazil Win

Gilmar Silva Milhorance Submission (anaconda choke) Juiz de Fora Fight: Evolution

Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil Loss

Wendell de Oliveira Marques Decision (unanimous) Mega Kombat

Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil Win

Luis Sérgio Melo Jr. Technical Submission (anaconda choke) Nitrix Champion Fight 5

Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina, Brazil Win

Rondinelli Rodrigues Gomes Decision (unanimous) Natal Fight Championship 2

Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil Win

Johnny Vigo Submission (arm-triangle choke) Face to Face 2

Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Mario Sartori TKO (doctor stoppage) Real Fight 7

São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil Loss

Carlos Alexandre Pereira TKO (head kick and punches) Shooto: Brazil 13

Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil Win

Pedro Paulo dos Santos Submission (arm-triangle choke) Face to Face

Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Felipe Arinelli Decision (split) World Fighting Combat

Camboinhas, Niterói, Brazil Win

Vitor Pimenta TKO (punches) The Warriors

Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Antonio Silva Submission (anaconda choke) Chatuba Fight 2

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Gustavo Rosa Submission (rear-naked choke) Best Fighters

Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Leonardo Jacare Decision (unanimous) Kawai Arena 1

São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil Win

Dinarte Silva Submission (anaconda choke) Shooto: Brazil 9

Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil Win

Eduardo Pereira Submission (anaconda choke) Juiz de Fora: Fight 6

Brazil Win

Julio Cabral Decision (unanimous) Win Fight and Entertainment 1

Salvador, Bahia, Brazil Win

Pedro Santos Submission (arm-triangle choke) Watch Out Combat Show 1

Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Geno Vitale-Sansoti Submission (anaconda choke) Real Fight 5

São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil Win

Vinicius Bohrer Submission (anaconda choke) Juiz de Fora: Fight 5

Brazil Win

Iberico El Toro Submission (arm-triangle choke) MMA Sports Combat 1

Rio das Ostras, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Loss

Sérgio Moraes Submission (triangle choke) Mo Team League 2

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Rafael Freitas Submission (anaconda choke) Top Fighting Championships 3

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Ismael de Jesus Decision (unanimous) Top Fighting Championships 3

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Adriano Verdelli Submission (anaconda choke) Max Fight 3

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Diego Castro Decision (unanimous) Shooto: Brazil 2

Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Emerson Ferreira Submission (anaconda choke) Shooto Brazil 1: The Return

Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil