"Shakur"
Djorden Santos
Middleweight Division
10-2-0 (W-L-D)
3
Wins by Knockout
4
Wins by Submission
3
First Round Finishes
Stats & Records
3
Wins by Knockout
4
Wins by Submission
3
First Round Finishes
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 216
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 497
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 1
- Takedowns Attempted
- 5
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
Info
- Pro since 2015
- Three wins by KO, four by submission (2 arm triangle, guillotine, RNC)
- Three first-round finishes
- Has also competed internationally in boxing
- Has fought as high as heavyweight and as low as welterweight
- Reported 2-0 amateur record
UFC 313 (3/8/25) Santos lost a three round unanimous decision to Ozzy Diaz
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 8
Episode four (9/3/24) Santos won a three round unanimous decision over Will Currie
When and why did you start training to fight? I started training in 2013 for quality of life and health, as I was overweight at the time.
What professional titles have you won? Thunder Fight Champion
Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? I was part of the district boxing team and represented the country in an opportunity in Europe.
Any belts/ranks in grappling disciplines? Brown belt in BJJ. I competed a lot in gi, won several titles, but none of a high level.
What was your toughest fight to date and why? The toughest fight was against Filipe Moitinho, for the title, because my opponent was tough. It went five rounds, and I only found out who I would be facing almost a week before the fight.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? Anderson Silva, because what he did was impressive, and the way he did it made it look easy. He’s an idol.
Did you attend college, and if so, what degree did you earn? Yes, I am studying Physical Education.
What was your job before you started fighting? I started fighting at 13, living with my parents, but throughout my journey, I worked as a grill cook, security guard, tent assembler, and iFood delivery driver.
Origin of nickname: Guided by God
Personal Life / Background: I’m a family guy. I enjoy watching football on weekends, and I fight to change my family’s life.
I started training at 13 and, at the time, I was already part of Goiás’ organized fanbase. Martial arts came as a way to channel my aggression into something positive. Since then, I started training, left home at 14, and moved to another state, chasing the dream of becoming a professional MMA athlete and UFC fighter. My mother helped me with $60 a week for daily expenses. Now, 10 years later, I see that everything I went through was worth it.
