Iliarde Santos

Iliarde Santos (born September 25, 1980) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Flyweight division. A professional competitor since 2006, he has competed for the UFC, Titan FC, and Jungle Fight.

Mixed martial arts career Early career Santos started his professional career in 2006. Until 2011, he fought mainly for local promotions in Northern Brazil.

Jungle Fight Santos obtained two victories and one loss in the organization before a bantamweight title eliminator match against Luciano Aparecido on July 30, 2011, at Jungle Fight 30, in which he won via TKO in the very first round.

Santos next faced John Lineker on October 22, 2011, at Jungle Fight 32 for the Jungle Fight bantamweight title. He lost via split decision.

Iron Fight Combat title and UFC contract Santos faced Alan Barros on September 1, 2012, at Iron Fight Combat 1 for the Iron Fight Combat bantamweight title. He won via TKO in round one.

In 2012, Santos has amassed a total of six victories, including a victory over Leandro Higo, and in 2013 he signed with the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Santos made his promotional debut replacing an injured Marcos Vinicius against Iuri Alcântara on May 18, 2013, at UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold. He lost via TKO in the first round.

Santos next moved down to flyweight and faced Ian McCall on August 3, 2013, at UFC 163. He lost via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28), and the performance earned both participants Fight of the Night honors.

Santos next faced Chris Cariaso on October 9, 2013, at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round and was subsequently released from the promotion following the loss.

Titan Fighting Championship In January 2014, Santos signed with Titan Fighting Championship. Santos is expected to take on fellow UFC veteran Jeff Curran in April.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (one time) vs. Ian McCall Iron Fight Combat Iron Fight Combat bantamweight title (one time)

Mixed martial arts record Win

Eder Sampaio Meneses TKO (punches) Arena Fight 8 - In Memory of Meire Cabral

Redenção, Pará, Brazil Loss

Raulian Paiva Frazao KO (punches) SMF - Salvaterra Marajo Fight 7

Salvaterra, Pará, Brazil Loss

Pedro Falcao Decision (unanimous) Shooto Brazil - Shooto Brazil 74

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Rafael de Abreu TKO (punches) Aspera FC 55 - Aspera Fighting Championship 55

Maringá, Brazil Loss

Cleverson Silva Decision (unanimous) Mr. Cage Championship - Mr. Cage 27

Coari, Brazil Loss

Johnatha Guido dos Santos Silveira Decision (unanimous) Thunder Fight 10 - Guido vs. Iliarde

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Bruno Viana Decision (split) AFC - Aspera Fighting Championship 35

Ji-Paraná, Brazil Loss

Rafael Dias Decision (split) MC - Mr. Cage 21

Manaus, Brazil Win

Giliarde Silva Submission (arm-triangle choke) MC - Mr. Cage 20

Manaus, Brazil Loss

Tim Elliott Decision (unanimous) Titan FC 34

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Win

Nick Honstein Decision (unanimous) Titan FC 32

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States Loss

Chris Cariaso TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields

Barueri, São Paulo, Brazil Loss

Ian McCall Decision (unanimous) UFC 163

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Loss

Iuri Alcântara KO (punches) UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold

Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil Win

Maycon Silvan Decision (unanimous) Best of the Best: Pará vs. Brazil

Belém, Pará, Brazil Win

Alan Barros TKO (punches) Iron Fight Combat 1

Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil Win

Leandro Higo Decision (unanimous) Jungle Fight 38

Belém, Pará, Brazil Win

Emiliano Vatti Submission (kimura) Iron Man Championship 14

Belém, Pará, Brazil Win

Jose Delgadillo TKO (punches) Amazon Fight 15

Belém, Pará, Brazil Win

Daniel Lima de Carvalho TKO (punches) Iron Man Championship 13

Belém, Pará, Brazil NC

Eduardo Felipe NC (accidental knee to downed Felipe) Jungle Fight 33

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Loss

John Lineker Decision (split) Jungle Fight 32

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Luciano Aparecido TKO (punches) Jungle Fight 30

Belém, Pará, Brazil Loss

Renato Moicano Decision (unanimous) Jungle Fight 29

Serra, Espírito Santo, Brazil Win

Armando Gomes TKO (doctor stoppage) Jungle Fight 28

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Antenor Pereira Submission (heel hook) Jungle Fight 26

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Eder da Silva TKO (punches) Colisão Fighting Championship 2

Marituba, Pará, Brazil Win

Renato Gomes TKO (punches) Iron Man Championship 8

Belém, Pará, Brazil Win

Paulo Dinis Submission (armbar) Gladiators Fighting Championship 2

Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil Win

Guilherme Matos Decision (unanimous) Iron Man Championship 7

Belém, Pará, Brazil Win

Fabio da Rocha Decision (unanimous) Iron Man Championship: Extreme

Belém, Pará, Brazil Loss

Guilherme Matos KO (punch) Iron Man Championship 6

Belém, Pará, Brazil Win

Nelson Velasques Submission (rear-naked choke) GFSP: Gladiador Fight

Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil Win

Marcio Cesar TKO (punches) Power Fight Extreme 2

Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil Loss

Genair da Silva TKO (punches) Nitrix: Show Fight 4

Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina, Brazil Win

Gilmar Dutra TKO (punches) Samurai FC 2: Warrior's Return

Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil Win

Adriano Silva TKO (punches) Iron Man Championship 4

Belém, Pará, Brazil Win

Diego Battaglia TKO (punches) Full Heroes Battle 1

Paranaguá, Paraná, Brazil Win

Geovani de Lima Submission (heel hook) Full Heroes Battle 1

Paranaguá, Paraná, Brazil Loss

Marcos Rodrigues Decision (split) Real Fight 7

São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil Win

Rogerio de Souza Decision (split) Iron Man Vale Tudo 16

Macapá, Amapá, Brazil Loss

Diego Braga Decision (split) Imperio Fight

Belém, Pará, Brazil Win

Rivanio Regiz Decision (unanimous) Iron Man Championship: Champions

Belém, Pará, Brazil Win

Rafael Addario Decision (unanimous) Iron Man Championship 1

Belém, Pará, Brazil Win

Michel Addario Submission (kneebar) Midway Fight

Belém, Pará, Brazil Draw

Adson Lira Draw Desafio de Gigantes 9

Macapá, Amapá, Brazil Win

Bruno Dantas TKO (punches) Mega Champion Fight 2

Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil Win

Alexandre Alcântara Decision (unanimous) Nutripower Fighting Championship

Belém, Pará, Brazil Win

Glauco Correa Decision (unanimous) Midway Fight

Belém, Pará, Brazil