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Junior dos Santos

"Cigano"

BrazilBrazilAge 42Champion Team
23
Wins
11
Losses
0
Draws
74%
Finish Rate
16
KO / TKO
1
Submissions
2006
Pro Debut

Biography

Junior dos Santos is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and former professional wrestler who competes in the Heavyweight division. He is a former UFC Heavyweight Champion and current Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA Heavyweight Champion. As a professional wrestler, dos Santos made appearances for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as a member of the American Top Team stable.

How He Wins

KO / TKO16
Decision5
Submission1

Finish Rate

74%
17 of 23
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts34 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossCubaRobelis DespaigneH2HKO (punches)R1MVP MMA: Rousey vs. CaranoMay 16, 2026
WinUnited StatesAlan BelcherH2HTKO (punches)R2Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 7Mar 2, 2024
WinBrazilFabrício WerdumH2HDecision (split)R3Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 5Sep 8, 2023
LossCape VerdeYorgan De CastroH2HTKO (shoulder injury)R3Eagle FC 47May 20, 2022
LossFranceCiryl GaneH2HTKO (elbow)R2UFC 256Dec 12, 2020
LossSurinameJairzinho RozenstruikH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC 252Aug 15, 2020
LossUnited StatesCurtis BlaydesH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos SantosJan 25, 2020
LossCameroonFrancis NgannouH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. dos SantosJun 29, 2019
WinUnited StatesDerrick LewisH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos SantosMar 9, 2019
WinAustraliaTai TuivasaH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. TuivasaDec 2, 2018
WinBulgariaBlagoy IvanovH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. IvanovJul 14, 2018
LossUnited StatesStipe MiocicH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 211May 13, 2017
WinUnited StatesBen RothwellH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. dos SantosApr 10, 2016
LossNetherlandsAlistair OvereemH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2Dec 19, 2015
WinUnited StatesStipe MiocicH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC on Fox: dos Santos vs. MiocicDec 13, 2014
LossUnited StatesCain VelasquezH2HTKO (slam and punch)R5UFC 166Oct 19, 2013
WinNew ZealandMark HuntH2HKO (spinning hook kick)R3UFC 160May 25, 2013
LossUnited StatesCain VelasquezH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC 155Dec 29, 2012
WinUnited StatesFrank MirH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC 146May 26, 2012
WinUnited StatesCain VelasquezH2HKO (punches)R1UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. dos SantosNov 12, 2011
WinUnited StatesShane CarwinH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 131Jun 11, 2011
WinUnited StatesRoy NelsonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 117Aug 7, 2010
WinBrazilGabriel GonzagaH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC Live: Vera vs. JonesMar 21, 2010
WinNetherlandsGilbert YvelH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 108Jan 2, 2010
WinMirko Cro CopH2HTKO (submission to punch)R3UFC 103Sep 19, 2009
WinNetherlandsStefan StruveH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 95Feb 21, 2009
WinBrazilFabrício WerdumH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 90Oct 25, 2008
WinBrazilGeronimo dos SantosH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R1Demo Fight 3May 24, 2008
LossBrazilJoaquim FerreiraH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Mo Team League: FinalNov 10, 2007
WinJair GonçalvesTKO (punches)R1Mo Team League 2Sep 29, 2007
WinBrazilJoaquim FerreiraH2HTKO (retirement)R1Xtreme FC: BrazilApr 29, 2007
WinBrazilEduardo MaiorinoH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1Minotauro Fights 5Dec 9, 2006
WinBrazilJailson Silva SantosH2HKO (soccer kick)R1Demo Fight 1Jul 16, 2006
WinBrazilEdson RamosH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)Light Heavyweight debut. XFC Brazil Light Heavyweight (–95kg) Tournament Semifinal.1—

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.