Luís Santos (fighter)
# Luís Santos (fighter)

Luís Santos (2 January 1980) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist competing in the Welterweight division He last fought for ONE Championship. A professional competitor since 2000, Santos has also formerly competed for Bellator, the WEC, and the XFC.

## Mixed martial arts career

### Early career

Santos made his professional MMA debut in a one-night tournament at Tournament of Gladiators 5 in 2000; he won all three of his fights. Santos amassed a record of 18-0 before suffering his first loss in 2005. Although fighting primarily in his native Brazil, Santos did make his U.S. MMA debut on WEC 34 in 2008.

Santos has a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Team Nogueira. He currently teaches and trains at American Top Team in Coconut Creek but is originally from Belem, Brazil. Before signing with Bellator, Santos was ranked #5 on the Bloody Elbow world MMA scouting report.

### Bellator

In January 2011, it was announced that Santos had signed with Bellator.

Santos debuted for the promotion in the Bellator Season Five Welterweight Tournament. He fought Dan Hornbuckle in the opening round held at Bellator 49 and won the fight via unanimous decision.

Santos lost in the semifinals at Bellator 53 to Ben Saunders via third-round submission.

Santos faced Ryan Ford at Bellator 67. He lost via second-round TKO.

### Xtreme Fighting Championships

Santos faced UFC vet Shamar Bailey at XFC 23 on April 19, 2013. He won the fight via TKO at just over a minute into the first round.

Santos next opponent is Dave Courchaine at XFC 24 on June 14. He won via KO in just ten seconds.

Santos faced Justin Davis at XFC 26: Night of Champions III on October 18, 2013. He won the fight via KO at 0:33 in the first round.

Santos faced Alfredo Morales at XFC International 3 on March 29, 2014. He won via front kick knockout in the third round.

### ONE Championship

Santos faced Bakhtiyar Abbasov at ONE FC: Battle of the Lions on November 7, 2014. He struck Abbasov in the body with a knee causing him to tap out in the first round.

Santos faced Ben Askren in the main event at ONE Championship: Valor of Champions April 24. The fight was ruled "No Contest" after an eye poke from Askren at 2:19 of round 1 rendered Santos unable to continue.

## Personal life

Santos is married to fellow MMA fighter Carina Damm.

## Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown :

| 79 matches | 65 wins | 12 losses |
| - | - | - |
| By knockout | 38 | 6 |
| By submission | 11 | 2 |
| By decision | 16 | 4 |
| Draws | 1 | 1 |
| No contests | 1 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 65–12–1 (1) | James Nakashima | TKO (retirement) | ONE Championship: Roots of Honor | April 12, 2019 | 2 | 0:56 | Manila, Philippines | |
| Win | 65–11–1 (1) | Daichi Abe | TKO (body kick) | ONE FC: Pursuit of Greatness | October 26, 2018 | 1 | 0:33 | Yangon, Myanmar | |
| Loss | 64–11–1 (1) | Tyler McGuire | Decision (unanimous) | ONE Championship: Pursuit of Power | July 13, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Win | 64–10–1 (1) | Kiamrian Abbasov | Decision (unanimous) | ONE Championship: Visions of Victory | March 9, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Loss | 63–10–1 (1) | Zebaztian Kadestam | KO (knees) | ONE Championship: Dynasty of Heroes | May 26, 2017 | 3 | 2:18 | Kallang, Singapore | Return to Welterweight (185 lbs). |
| Win | 63–9–1 (1) | Igor Svirid | Decision (unanimous) | ONE Championship: Titles and Titans | August 27, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Jakarta, Indonesia | Middleweight (205 lbs) debut. |
| Win | 62–9–1 (1) | Rafael Silva | TKO (knee and soccer kicks) | ONE Championship: Tribe of Warriors | February 20, 2016 | 1 | 1:17 | Jakarta, Indonesia | Welterweight (185 lbs) debut. |
| NC | 61–9–1 (1) | Ben Askren | NC (accidental eye poke) | ONE Championship: Valor of Champions | April 24, 2015 | 1 | 2:19 | Pasay, Philippines | For the ONE Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 61–9–1 | Bakhtiyar Abbasov | Submission (knee to body) | ONE FC: Battle of the Lions | November 7, 2014 | 1 | 0:53 | Kallang, Singapore | |
| Win | 60–9–1 | Alfredo Morales | KO (front kick) | XFC International 3 | March 29, 2014 | 3 | 1:34 | Osasco, São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 59–9–1 | Edilson Moreira Alves | Submission (kneebar) | Inka Fighting Championship 24 | October 23, 2013 | 1 | 3:00 | Lima, Peru | |
| Win | 58–9–1 | Justin Davis | KO (head kick and punches) | XFC 26: Night of Champions III | October 18, 2013 | 1 | 0:33 | Nashville, Tennessee, United States | |
| Win | 57–9–1 | Dave Courchaine | KO (head kick and punches) | XFC 24: Collision Course | June 14, 2013 | 1 | 0:10 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 56–9–1 | Sebastian Latorre | TKO (knees and punches) | Smash Fight | May 3, 2013 | 1 | 1:22 | Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil | |
| Win | 55–9–1 | Shamar Bailey | TKO (head kick and punches) | XFC 23: Louisville Slugfest | April 19, 2013 | 1 | 1:02 | Louisville, Kentucky, United States | |
| Loss | 54–9–1 | Ryan Ford | TKO (knee and punches) | Bellator 67 | May 4, 2012 | 2 | 1:24 | Rama, Ontario, Canada | |
| Loss | 54–8–1 | Ben Saunders | Submission (americana) | Bellator 53 | October 8, 2011 | 3 | 1:45 | Miami, Oklahoma, United States | Bellator Season Five Welterweight Tournament Semifinal. |
| Win | 54–7–1 | Dan Hornbuckle | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 49 | September 10, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Bellator Season Five Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal. |
| Draw | 53–7–1 | Carlos Alexandre Pereira | Draw | AF: Amazon Fight 8 | May 27, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 53–7 | Nicolae Cury | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 45 | May 21, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA | |
| Win | 52–7 | Dave Lehr Cochran | KO (punch) | Rumble Time Promotions: Explosion | April 15, 2011 | 1 | 0:46 | St. Charles, Missouri, USA | |
| Win | 51–7 | William Dias | Decision (unanimous) | MSF: Master Super Fight | December 10, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 50–7 | Ivan Jorge | KO (knee) | AF: Amazon Fight 5 | October 8, 2010 | 1 | 0:52 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 49–7 | Pedro Irie | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | AF: Amazon Fight 4 | August 13, 2010 | 2 | 3:59 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 48–7 | Yuri Fraga | KO (punch) | AF: Amazon Fight 3 | March 13, 2010 | 1 | N/A | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 47–7 | Johnny Vigo | TKO (punches) | AF: Amazon Fight 2 | March 4, 2010 | 2 | N/A | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 46–7 | Elias Monteiro | TKO (punches) | NSFC: Naja Super Fight Championship | July 7, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Salinopolis, Brazil | |
| Loss | 45–7 | Adriano Martins | Decision (split) | HTJ: Hero's The Jungle 3 | May 9, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 45–6 | Shelton Arnaldo | TKO (punches) | SF: Nocaute Super Fight | April 19, 2009 | 1 | 1:20 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 44–6 | Norberto dos Santos Neres | Decision (unanimous) | SVT: Super Vale Tudo 4 | March 13, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 43–6 | Wellington Penelva | KO (punches) | DFC: Dragon Fight Championship | November 28, 2008 | 1 | 3:00 | Castanhal, Brazil | |
| Win | 42–6 | Predador do Maranhao | KO (punches) | SF: Super Fight Belem | November 8, 2008 | 1 | 1:10 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Loss | 41–6 | Daniel Trindade | Decision (split) | RSF 4: Roraima Show Fight 4 | September 14, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Boa Vista, Brazil | |
| Win | 41–5 | Pedro Paulo de Jesus | Decision (unanimous) | KJC: The King of Jungle Championship | August 28, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Loss | 40–5 | Alex Serdyukov | TKO (corner stoppage) | WEC 34 | June 1, 2008 | 1 | 5:00 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
| Loss | 40–4 | Carlos Alexandre Fereira | Decision (unanimous) | MF: Midway Fight | December 20, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 40–3 | Silmar Nunes | KO (punches) | Badboy: Super Fight Nocaute | June 14, 2007 | 1 | N/A | Ananindeua, Brazil | |
| Win | 39–3 | Jorge Patino | Decision (unanimous) | MF: Midway Fight | May 10, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 38–3 | Rodrigo Ferreira | KO (punches) | Badboy: Super Fight Nocaute | April 12, 2007 | 1 | N/A | Ananindeua, Brazil | |
| Win | 37–3 | Daniel Acacio | Decision (unanimous) | SDDS: Super Desafio do Sal Vale Tudo | April 1, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Salinópolis, Brazil | |
| Win | 36–3 | Menix Belchoir | KO (punch) | MF: Midway Fight | December 14, 2006 | 1 | 4:02 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 35–3 | Shelton Arnaldo | TKO (elbows) | DDT: Duelo de Titas | November 15, 2006 | 2 | 3:20 | Teresina, Brazil | |
| Win | 34–3 | Josenildo Rodrigues de Oliveira | Decision (unanimous) | MF: Midway Fight | October 5, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Loss | 33–3 | Yoshiyuki Yoshida | TKO (corner stoppage) | Kokoro: Kill Or Be Killed | August 15, 2006 | 1 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 33–2 | Andre Ricardo dos Santos Goncalves | Decision (unanimous) | UCVT: Ultimate Combat Vale Tudo | June 29, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 32–2 | Messias Pai de Santo | KO (punches) | SVT: Super Vale Tudo 4 | June 13, 2006 | 2 | N/A | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 31–2 | Celio Santos | TKO (doctor stoppage) | CDL: Clube da Luta 5 | May 28, 2006 | 1 | 0:48 | Salvador, Brazil | |
| Win | 30–2 | David Cubas | Decision (unanimous) | GC 2: El Choque | May 12, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Lima, Peru | |
| Win | 29–2 | Alexandre Nunes Brandao | Decision (unanimous) | SC: Super Combat | April 21, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Capanema, Brazil | |
| Win | 28–2 | Gabriel Castro | KO (knee) | RK: Roraima Kombat | April 8, 2006 | 1 | 1:30 | Boa Vista, Brazil | |
| Win | 27–2 | Claudio do Boxe | Submission (rear-naked choke) | SDDS: Super Desafio do Sal Vale Tudo | December 27, 2005 | 2 | 4:32 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 26–2 | Aloisio Freitas Neto | Decision (unanimous) | RC 2: Roraima Combat 2 | December 12, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Boa Vista, Brazil | |
| Win | 25–2 | Ildemar Alcântara | Decision (unanimous) | MCVT: Mega Combat Vale Tudo | October 5, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 24–2 | Gerson Cordeiro | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UCVT: Ultimate Combat Vale Tudo | September 10, 2005 | 3 | N/A | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 23–2 | Edvan Souza | TKO (punches) | WC: World Combat 4 | August 5, 2005 | 1 | 2:15 | São Luís, Brazil | |
| Win | 22–2 | Joel Leao | KO (punches) | SRVT: Super Radikal Vale Tudo | July 21, 2005 | 1 | N/A | Belém, Brazil | |
| Loss | 21–2 | Ildemar Alcântara | Submission (triangle choke) | IMVT: Iron Man Vale Tudo 7 | June 11, 2005 | 2 | 4:51 | Macapá, Brazil | |
| Win | 21–1 | Ali Negro | Submission (armbar) | WC: World Combat 3 | May 13, 2005 | 2 | 3:40 | São Luís, Brazil | |
| Win | 20–1 | Gabriel Castro | KO (punches) | RC 1: Roraima Combat 1 | April 5, 2005 | 1 | N/A | Boa Vista, Brazil | |
| Win | 19–1 | Junior Eladio | KO (punches) | WC: World Combat 2 | March 4, 2005 | 1 | N/A | São Luís, Brazil | |
| Win | 18–1 | Ali Negro | KO (punches) | UCVT: Ultimate Combat Vale Tudo | November 9, 2004 | 2 | 2:56 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 17–1 | Marcio Bomba | KO (punch) | SDDS: Super Desafio do Sal Vale Tudo | November 8, 2004 | 2 | 3:50 | Salinópolis, Brazil | |
| Win | 16–1 | Savio Maia | KO (punch) | Desafio: Interestadual Estrela | October 8, 2004 | 2 | 3:00 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 15–1 | Joao Bosco | Technical Submission (triangle choke) | Desafio: Physical Vale Tudo | June 12, 2004 | 2 | N/A | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 14–1 | Rosinaldo Costa | KO (punches) | Desafio: Physical Vale Tudo | April 11, 2004 | 2 | N/A | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 13–1 | Magno Silva de Sousa | Submission (armbar) | Desafio: Physical Vale Tudo | April 11, 2004 | 2 | N/A | Belém, Brazil | |
| Loss | 12–1 | Simao Melo da Silva | TKO (submission to punches) | IMVT: Iron Man Vale Tudo 2 | January 10, 2004 | 2 | N/A | Macapa, Amapa, Brazil | |
| Win | 12–0 | Damian Damian | KO (punches) | UCVT: Ultimate Combat Vale Tudo | September 16, 2003 | 2 | N/A | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 11–0 | Luiz Falcão | Decision (unanimous) | Super Combate: MMA Fight | September 13, 2003 | 3 | 5:00 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 10–0 | Fabiano Rabugento | TKO (body punch) | SDDS: Super Desafio do Sal Vale Tudo | July 19, 2003 | 1 | 3:50 | Salinópolis, Brazil | |
| Win | 9–0 | Alex Karate | TKO (punches) | NNEVTC: North-Northeast Vale Tudo Championship | May 10, 2003 | 1 | 3:40 | São Luís, Brazil | |
| Win | 8–0 | Fabio Fabio | Submission (rear-naked choke) | FCVT: Fort Combat Vale Tudo | April 5, 2003 | 1 | N/A | Macapa, Amapa, Brazil | |
| Win | 7–0 | Wellington Geraldo de Oliveira | KO (punches) | SVT: Super Vale Tudo 3 | February 14, 2003 | 1 | N/A | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 6–0 | Claudio do Boxe | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Badboy: Acai Fight | March 16, 2002 | 1 | 3:50 | Macapa, Amapa, Brazil | |
| Win | 5–0 | Claudio Indio Guerreiro | Submission (armbar) | IPF: I Piaui Fight | June 10, 2001 | 1 | 3:50 | Brazil | |
| Win | 4–0 | Ronaldo Marcio Azevedo | TKO (punches) | Badboy: Rider de Vale Tudo | November 1, 2000 | 1 | 4:30 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 3–0 | Rerison Araujo | Submission (rear-naked choke) | TOF: Tournament of Gladiators 5 | March 10, 2000 | 1 | 4:30 | Nova Friburgo, Brazil | |
| Win | 2–0 | Montanha | KO (punches) | TOF: Tournament of Gladiators 5 | March 10, 2000 | 1 | 4:00 | Nova Friburgo, Brazil | |
| Win | 1–0 | Felix Felix | KO (punches) | TOF: Tournament of Gladiators 5 | March 10, 2000 | 1 | 3:40 | Nova Friburgo, Brazil | |
