Learn more about Leonardo Santos's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2002
- Lost pro debut to Takanori Gomi via majority decision in Shooto
- On eight fight unbeaten streak (7-0-1)
- Has 12-1-1 record in his last 14 bouts
- Eight wins by submission (5 arm triangle, 2 RNC, triangle), three by KO
- Eleven first round finishes
- Last pre-TUF win was 75 second submission of UFC vet Mark Holst
UFC History
UFC 251 (7/12/20) Santos won a three round unanimous decision over Roman Bogatov
UFC Fight Night (6/1/19) Santos knocked out Stevie Ray at 2:17 of the first round
UFC 204 (10/8/16) Santos won a three round split decision over Adriano Martins
UFC 194 (12/12/15) Santos stopped Kevin Lee via strikes at 3:26 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (3/21/15) Santos submitted Tony Martin via rear naked choke at 2:29 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (9/13/14) Santos won a three round unanimous decision over Efrain Escudero
UFC Fight Night (3/23/14) Santos fought to a three round majority draw with Norman Parke
UFC on FUEL TV (6/8/13) Santos submitted William Macario via arm triangle choke at 4:43 of the second round to win The Ultimate Fighter Brazil season two
The Ultimate Fighter Brazil, Season 2
On episode 12 (semifinals), Santos lost a three round decision to Santiago Ponzinibbio. When Santiago was removed from the competition due to injury, Santos was given a shot in the final
On episode 10 (quarterfinals), Santos won a two round decision over Thiago “Marreta” Santos
On episode five, Santos won a two round decision over Juliano “Ninja” Wandalen
On episode one, Santos stopped Luciano Contini via strikes in the first round
Q&A
TRAINING: The good thing is that here in Nova União, I have all the training and support that I need. Every day I´m training boxing, jiu-jitsu and MMA, and it is very hard training.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in 2006. At this time I was already the number one lightweight in jiu-jitsu and I was looking for new challenges.
What ranks and titles have you held? 7x Jiu-Jitsu World Champion, fourth-degree black belt in BJJ, TUF Brazil 2 winner
Do you have any heroes? My Father
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? A new life
