Career
Early career
Santos started his professional career in 2006. Until 2011, he fought mainly for local promotions in Northern Brazil. Jungle Fight
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. 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 Forex: Belfort versus
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 versus 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. Mixed martial arts
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Fight of the Night (one time) versus Ian McCall
Iron Fight Combat
Iron Fight Combat bantamweight title (one time).
