Career
Early career
Santos made his professional Mobile Marketing Association 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. He also unsuccessfully fought for the Bitetti Combat welterweight championship. Santos was ranked as the ninth best welterweight prospect by Mobile Marketing Association website Bloody Elbow in 2012.
Bellator Mobile Marketing Association
Santos made his Bellator and United States debut on October 17, 2014 against Strikeforce veteran James Terry at Bellator 129.
Replacing an injured Douglas Lima, Santos faced Paul Daley at Bellator 134 on February 27, 2015. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Mixed martial arts
Mobile Marketing Association Champions League
MMACL welterweight championship (one time).
