Leonardo Santos (fighter)

Santos make his MMA debut against rising undefeated Japanese superstar Takanori Gomi, who at the time was the Shooto World Welterweight (154 lb) Champion. The fight ended with a Majority Decision win for Gomi.{{cite web|author=Sherdog.com |url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/Shooto-Treasure-Hunt-7-910 |title=Shooto Treasure Hunt 7 |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2002-06-29 |access-date=2011-12-12}}

After this bout Santos returned to BJJ full-time, winning the CBJJO World Cup Championship 4 times between 2002 and 2005. In 2006 after a short time helping his brother Wagnney with his academy in Canada, Leonardo started dedicating himself fully to MMA. He compiled an 8–3 record with major promotions like Shooto and World Victory Road.

He made his BAMMA debut at BAMMA 6, defeating Jason Ball via unanimous decision.{{cite web|last=Bones |first=Crackity |url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/5/21/2182115/bamma-6-kong-vs-ninja-live-results-and-commentary |title=BAMMA 6 Kong vs Ninja Live Results and Commentary |publisher=Bloody Elbow |date=2011-05-21 |access-date=2011-12-12}}

Santos was scheduled to face Rob Sinclair at BAMMA 7, however he pulled out of the fight, refusing to fly over from Paris as he knew he would not make weight and knew he would not be able make the full amount of money from competing anyway.{{cite web|author=Shaun Al-Shatti |url=http://mma.sbnation.com/2011/9/9/2415075/bamma-7-card-leonardo-santos-deigo-vital-rob-sinclair |title=BAMMA 7 Fight Card: Leonardo Santos Withdraws From Title Bout, Diego Vital Steps In - MMA Nation |publisher=Mma.sbnation.com |date=2011-09-09 |access-date=2011-12-12}}

In March 2013, it was revealed that Santos was a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2.{{cite web |url=http://en.tuf.tv/news/tuf-brasil-2-announcement |publisher=TUF.tv |title=TUF: Brazil 2 debuts on March 17 with Brazil's top 28 welterweights |date=March 7, 2013 |access-date=March 18, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130419042749/http://en.tuf.tv/news/tuf-brasil-2-announcement |archive-date=April 19, 2013 }} He won his elimination fight to get into the TUF house, defeating Luciano Contini by TKO in round 1. He was chosen to be a member of Team Nogueira. Over the course of the show, Santos defeated Juliano Wandalen and Thiago Santos both by unanimous decision to reach the semifinals. In the semifinals, he lost to Santiago Ponzinibbio by unanimous decision. However, Ponzinibbio broke his hand during this semifinal fight and was replaced by Santos in the finals against William Macário. This semifinal-round fight with Ponzinibbio, however, was picked as the Fight of the Season, and both welterweights picked up a $25,000 bonus.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/06/tuf-brazil-2-show-bonuses-season-champ-leonardo-santos-earns-an-extra-25k|title='TUF: Brazil 2' show bonuses: Season champ Leonardo Santos earns an extra $25K|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff |date=2013-06-09|access-date=2013-06-09}}

Santos fought Macário in the finals on June 8, 2013, at UFC on Fuel TV 10. After a strong first round by Macário, Santos rallied and won via submission in the second round to become the tournament winner.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/06/ufc-on-fuel-tv-10-results-william-macario-vs-leonardo-santos|title=UFC on FUEL TV 10 results: Leonardo Santos wins 'TUF: Brazil 2' title|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Matt Erickson |date=2013-06-08|access-date=2013-06-09}}

For his second fight with the promotion, Santos faced TUF: Smashes lightweight winner Norman Parke at UFC Fight Night 38.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/1/22/5333942/three-fights-added-to-ufc-fight-night-card-in-natal-brazil|title=Three fights added to UFC Fight Night card in Natal |publisher=mmafighting.com |author=Guilherme Cruz|date=2014-01-22|access-date=2013-01-22}} The fight ended in a majority draw.

Santos faced returning veteran Efrain Escudero on September 13, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 51.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/8/28/6078735/leonardo-santos-vs-efrain-escudero-francisco-trinaldo-vs-leandro|title=Leonardo Santos vs. Efrain Escudero now set for UFC Fight Night 51|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Guilherme Cruz|access-date=2014-08-28|date=2014-08-28}} He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Santos was expected to face Matt Wiman on March 21, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 62.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/1/22/7874993/ufc-fight-night-62-filling-up-fast-with-addition-of-three-new-match|title=UFC Fight Night 62 filling up fast with addition of three new match-ups|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Guilherme Cruz|access-date=2015-01-22|date=2015-01-22}} However, Wiman was forced out of the bout on February 11 with a back injury and was replaced by Anthony Rocco Martin.{{cite web|url=http://themmareport.com/2015/02/matt-wiman-out-of-ufc-fight-night-62-due-to-back-injury-leonardo-santos-will-now-meet-tony-martin/|title=Matt Wiman out of UFC Fight Night 62 due to back injury, Leonardo Santos will now meet Tony Martin |publisher=themmareport.com |author=Jason Floyd|date=2015-02-11|access-date=2015-02-11}} He won the fight by submission in the second round.

Santos faced Kevin Lee on December 12, 2015, at UFC 194.{{cite web|url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/mma-ufc/streaking-lightweights-meet-ufc-194|title=Streaking lightweights meet at UFC 194|publisher=reviewjournal.com|author=Adam Hill|access-date=2015-08-21|date=2015-08-21}} Despite being a significant underdog, Santos won the fight via TKO in the first round and earned a Performance of the Night bonus.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/12/ufc-194-results-heavy-underdog-leonardo-santos-stops-kevin-lee-with-first-round-tko|title=UFC 194 results: Heavy underdog Leonardo Santos stops Kevin Lee with first-round TKO|publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Brent Brookhouse|date=2015-12-12|access-date=2015-12-12}}{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-194-Bonuses-McGregor-Rockhold-Weidman-Santos-Capture-3650K-Awards-97143|title=UFC 194 bonuses: McGregor, Rockhold, Weidman, Santos capture $50K awards|publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Tristen Critchfield|date=2015-12-13|access-date=2015-12-13}}

Santos was expected to face Evan Dunham on June 4, 2016, at UFC 199.{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/3/15/11242150/evan-dunham-suffers-small-injury-fight-with-leonardo-santos-moved-to|title=Evan Dunham suffers 'small injury', fight with Leonardo Santos moved to UFC 199|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Guilherme Cruz|date=2016-03-15|access-date=2016-03-15}} However, Santos pulled out on April 29 due to an undisclosed injury and was replaced by James Vick.{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/4/29/11541622/james-vick-steps-in-to-face-evan-dunham-in-lightweight-duel-at-ufc-199|title=James Vick steps in to face Evan Dunham in lightweight duel at UFC 199|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Dave Meltzer|date=2016-04-29|access-date=2016-04-29}}

Santos next faced Adriano Martins on October 8, 2016, at UFC 204.{{cite web|url=http://sportv.globo.com/site/combate/noticia/2016/07/ultimate-marca-leo-santos-x-adriano-martins-no-ufc-204-dia-8-de-outubro.html|title=Ultimate brand Léo Santos vs Adriano Martins at UFC 204, October 8 (Brazilian Portuguese)|publisher=sportv.globo.com|author= Evelyn Rodrigues, Marcelo Barone, Marcelo Russio e Raphael Marinho|access-date=2016-07-11|date=2016-07-11}} He won the fight via split decision.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/10/ufc-204-results-leonardo-santos-takes-split-call-from-adriano-martins-in-battle-of-brazilians|title=UFC 204 results: Leonardo Santos takes split call from Adriano Martins in battle of Brazilians|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2016-10-08|access-date=2016-10-08}}

Santos was expected to face Olivier Aubin-Mercier on June 3, 2017, at UFC 212.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/04/olivier-aubin-mercier-vs-leonardo-santos-added-to-ufc-212-in-brazil|title=Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs. Leonardo Santos added to UFC 212 in Brazil|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2017-04-03|access-date=2017-04-03}} However the bout was scrapped on May 18 as both fighters were removed from the card.{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2017/5/19/15662046/olivier-aubin-mercier-vs-leonardo-santos-scrapped-from-ufc-212-in-rio-de-janeiro|title=Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs. Leonardo Santos scrapped from UFC 212 in Rio de Janeiro|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Danny Segura|date=2017-05-19|access-date=2017-05-19}}

Santos was expected to face Nik Lentz on June 1, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 131.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/04/nik-lentz-leo-santos-added-ufc-fight-night-131-utica|title=Nik Lentz vs. Leonardo Santos is 13th addition to UFC Utica|website=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2018-04-16|access-date=2018-04-16}} However, it was reported on April 28, 2018, that Santos was pulled from the event due to a hand injury.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/4/28/17296206/leonardo-santos-injured-out-ufc-utica-fight-nik-lentz|title=Leonardo Santos injured, out of UFC Utica fight with Nik Lentz|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2018-04-28}}

Santos faced Stevie Ray on June 1, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 153.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/04/leonardo-santos-returns-after-32-month-layoff-meets-stevie-ray-at-ufc-on-espn-10|title=Leonardo Santos returns after 32-month layoff, meets Stevie Ray at UFC on ESPN+ 10|date=2019-04-02|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|access-date=2019-04-02}} He won the fight via knockout in the first round.{{Cite web|url=https://fansided.com/2019/06/01/ufc-stockholm-leonardo-santos-flatlines-stevie-ray-ufc-return/|title=UFC Stockholm: Leonardo Santos flatlines Stevie Ray in UFC return|date=2019-06-01|website=FanSided|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-02}} The win also earned Santos his second Performance of the Night bonus award.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/6/1/18648778/ufc-stockholm-bonuses-anthony-smith-head-kicking-aleksandar-rakic-among-winners|title=UFC Stockholm bonuses: Anthony Smith, head-kicking Aleksandar Rakic among winners|last=Lee|first=Alexander K.|date=2019-06-01|website=MMA Fighting|access-date=2019-06-01}}

Santos was set to face Jared Gordon on November 16, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 22. However, he withdrew from the fight and was replaced by Charles Oliveira.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/5/4/21244909/jared-gordon-clears-up-misconceptions-on-recent-fight-offer-im-not-gonna-sell-my-soul|title=Jared Gordon clears up misconceptions on recent fight offer: 'I'm not gonna sell my soul'|author=Mike Heck|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=May 4, 2020}}

Santos faced Roman Bogatov on July 11, 2020, at UFC 251.{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|title=M-1 Global kampioen Roman Bogatov maakt UFC debuut tegen Leonardo Santos op Yas Island|date=13 June 2020|url=https://mmadna.nl/m-1-global-kampioen-roman-bogatov-maakt-ufc-debuut-tegen-leonardo-santos-op-yas-island/|access-date=2020-06-15|language=en-US}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Bitter|first=Shawn|date=2020-07-11|title=UFC 251 Results: Leonardo Santos Edges Roman Bogatov|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/07/11/ufc-251-results-leonardo-santos-vs-roman-bogatov/|access-date=2020-07-12|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

Santos faced Grant Dawson on March 20, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 21.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/01/ufc-fight-night-leonardo-santos-vs-grant-dawson-booked-march-20|title=Leonardo Santos vs. Grant Dawson targeted for UFC Fight Night on March 20|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author= Farah Hannoun|date=2021-01-20|access-date=2021-01-20}} He lost the fight via knockout in round three.{{Cite web|last=Behunin|first=Alex|date=2021-03-20|title=UFC Vegas 22 Results: Grant Dawson KO's Leonardo Santos With One Second Left In Fight|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/03/20/ufc-vegas-22-results-grant-dawson-knocks-out-leonardo-santos-with-one-second-left-in-the-fight/|access-date=2021-03-21|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

Santos was scheduled to face Alexander Hernandez on October 2, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 193.{{Cite web|last=Heck|first=Mike|date=2021-08-11|title=Alexander Hernandez vs. Leonardo Santos set for Oct. 2 UFC event|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/8/11/22620233/alexander-hernandez-vs-leonardo-santos-set-for-oct-2-ufc-event|access-date=2021-08-11|website=MMA Fighting|language=en-US}} However, Santos was forced to withdraw from the event, citing a calf injury.{{Cite web|last=Sherdog.com|title=Leonardo Santos Withdraws From Alexander Hernandez Bout on Oct. 2 Due to Calf Injury|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Leonardo-Santos-Withdraws-From-Alexander-Hernandez-Bout-on-Oct-2-Due-to-Calf-Injury-181851|access-date=2021-09-24|website=Sherdog}}

Santos faced Clay Guida on December 4, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 31.{{Cite web|last=Bousenaff|first=Jamal|date=2021-10-21|title=Ontmoeting tussen veteranen Clay Guida en Leonardo Santos op 4 december|url=https://mmadna.nl/ontmoeting-tussen-veteranen-clay-guida-en-leonardo-santos-op-4-december/|access-date=2021-10-21|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}} He lost the fight via rear-naked choke in round two.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-12-04|title=UFC Vegas 44: Clay Guida Rallies Back from Early Onslaught, Subs Leonardo Santos|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/12/04/ufc-vegas-44-clay-guida-vs-leonardo-santos/|access-date=2021-12-05|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

Santos faced Jared Gordon on August 20, 2022, at UFC 278.{{Cite web |last=Critchfield |first=Tristen |title=Alexander Romanov vs. Marcin Tybura Among Multiple Bouts Confirmed for UFC 278 |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Alexander-Romanov-vs-Marcin-Tybura-Among-Multiple-Bouts-Confirmed-for-UFC-278-187187 |access-date=2022-06-22 |website=Sherdog |language=en}} He lost the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2022-08-20 |title=UFC 278: Jared Gordon Cruises to Decision Win Over Leonardo Santos |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/08/20/ufc-278-leonardo-santos-vs-jared-gordon/ |access-date=2022-08-22 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

After the loss, Santos retired from MMA on September 8, 2022.{{Cite web |last=Hannoun |first=Farah |date=2022-09-09 |title='TUF: Brazil 2' winner Leonardo Santos retires from MMA: 'It's time to hang up the gloves' |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/09/ufc-news-tuf-brazil-2-winner-leonardo-santos-retires-mma-time-hang-up-gloves |access-date=2022-09-09 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}

Santos has a son.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/7/10/21308129/fight-island-leo-santos-bedtime-story-son-ufc-251|title='Fight Island' will give Leo Santos another bedtime story for his son|author=Guilherme Cruz|date=July 10, 2020|publisher=mmafighting.com}}

• World Championships IBJJF
• 4x CBJJO World Cup Champion (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)
• Silver World Medalist (2001 Black Belt Division)
• Bronze World Medalist (2000 Black Belt Division)
• ADCC Bronze Medalist (2001)
• ADCC Brazilian Trial Champion (2005)
• 4th Place in the ADCC Finals (2005)

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
• The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2 Welterweight Tournament Winner
• Performance of the Night (Two times) {{small| vs. Kevin Lee and Stevie Ray}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2019/6/1/18648418/ufc-stockholm-bonus-winners-gustafsson-smith-espn-mma-fight-night-knockout-submission-rakic|title=UFC Stockholm bonuses: Anthony Smith's main event submission leads $50K winners

|date=2019-06-01|website=MMAmania|language=en|access-date=2019-06-01}}

• UFC.com Awards
• 2015: Ranked #4 Upset of the Year {{small|vs. Kevin Lee}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/ten-Best-UFC-upsets-of-2015-holm-rousey-dos-anjos-hall|title=10 Best – Biggest UFC Upsets of 2015|last=Gerbasi|first=Thomas|date=December 21, 2015|work=UFC}}

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|Jared Gordon

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|UFC 278

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|Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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|UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Aldo

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|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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|Grant Dawson

|KO (punches)

|UFC on ESPN: Brunson vs. Holland

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|{{yes2}}Win

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|Stevie Ray

|KO (punch)

|UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Smith

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|Stockholm, Sweden

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|Adriano Martins

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|UFC 204

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|Manchester, England

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|{{yes2}}Win

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|Kevin Lee

|TKO (punches)

|UFC 194

|{{dts|2015|December|12}}

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|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}

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| {{yes2}}Win

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| Anthony Rocco Martin

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlare

| {{dts|2015|March|21}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 2:29

| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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| Efrain Escudero

| Decision (unanimous)

| UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Arlovski

| {{dts|2014|September|13}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Brasília, Brazil

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| {{draw}}Draw

| align=center| {{nowrap|12–3–1}}

| Norman Parke

| Draw (majority)

| UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Henderson 2

| {{dts|2014|March|23}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Natal, Brazil

| {{small|Return to Lightweight. Parke was deducted one point for grabbing Santos' shorts.}}

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 12–3

| William Macário

| Submission (arm-triangle choke)

| UFC on Fuel TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum

| {{dts|2013|June|08}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 4:43

| Fortaleza, Brazil

| {{small|Won The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2 Welterweight Tournament.}}

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| {{yes2}}Win

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| Mark Holst

| Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke)

| Cage Warriors Fight Night 7

| {{dts|2012|September|01}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:14

| Amman, Jordan

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| {{yes2}}Win

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| Gilmar da Silva

| Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke)

| Shooto: Brazil 28

| {{dts|2012|March|10}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:47

| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 9–3

| Jason Ball

| Decision (unanimous)

| BAMMA 6: Watson vs. Rua

| {{dts|2011|May|21}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| London, England

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 8–3

| Sotaro Yamada

| DQ (knees to the groin)

| World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku Raiden Championships 14

| {{dts|2010|August|22}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:56

| Tokyo, Japan

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 7–3

| Kiuma Kunioku

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku Raiden Championships 12

| {{dts|2010|March|7}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:06

| Tokyo, Japan

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| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 6–3

| Kazunori Yokota

| Decision (split)

| World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 8

| {{dts|2009|May|2}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Tokyo, Japan

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 6–2

| Danilo Noronha

| Submission (arm-triangle choke)

| Shooto: Brazil 10

| {{dts|2009|January|17}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:20

| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 5–2

| Corey Edwards

| KO (head kick)

| Shooto: Brazil 9

| {{dts|2008|November|28}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:21

| Fortaleza, Brazil

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|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 4–2

| Alan Lopes

| Submission (triangle choke)

| Shooto: Brazil 8

| {{dts|2008|August|30}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:10

| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 3–2

| Christian Lopez

| Submission (arm-triangle choke)

| Shooto: Brazil 7

| {{dts|2008|June|28}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 0:40

| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 2–2

| Rafael Bastos

| Decision

| MTL: Mo Team League 2

| {{dts|2007|July|29}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| São Paulo, Brazil

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|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 1–2

| Jean Silva

| KO (punch)

| Super Challenge 1

| {{dts|2006|October|7}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:12

| Barueri, Brazil

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|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 1–1

| Gabriel Moraes

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| Guarafight 3

| {{dts|2006|August|12}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| N/A

| Guarapari, Brazil

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 0–1

| Takanori Gomi

| Decision (majority)

| Shooto: Treasure Hunt 7

| {{dts|2002|June|29}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Sakai, Japan

|{{small|Lightweight debut.}}

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| align=center| 3–1

| Santiago Ponzinibbio

| Decision (unanimous)

| The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2

| N/A (airdate)

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| São Paulo, Brazil

| {{small|Semi-finals bout.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 3–0

| Thiago Santos

| Decision (unanimous)

| The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2

|N/A (airdate)

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 5:00

| São Paulo, Brazil

| {{small|Quarter-finals bout.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 2–0

| Márcio Santos

| Decision (unanimous)

| The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2

| N/A (airdate)

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 5:00

| São Paulo, Brazil

| {{small|Preliminary bout.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 1–0

| Luciano Contini

| TKO (finger injury)

| The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2

| {{dts|2013|March|17|format=mdy}} (airdate)

| align=center| 1

| align=center| N/A

| São Paulo, Brazil

| {{small|TUF: Brazil 2 house entry bout.}}

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