Evangelista Santos. Santos fought once more for the Japanese organization against future UFC veteran Siyar Bahadurzada, losing by TKO after receiving an arm injury. monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d". [1] He has fought in Strikeforce, PRIDE Fighting Championships, Cage Rage, International Vale Tudo Championships and Pancrase and has a professional record of 17 wins and 13 losses. Check out #EvangelistaCyborg's new forehead! The two fought a highly-entertaining bout, trading punches but Santos ultimately lost after being knocked out. After nearly two years away from the sport,[6] Santos returned to face Artenas Young in the main event during Legacy Fighting Championship 50 on January 22, 2016. Anderson out due to an injury, Bellator [7] He won the fight by unanimous decision. Santos challenged Strikeforce Welterweight Champion Nick Diaz for the title on January 29, 2011 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. Going, going, gone... American champs in UFC? 2.2K likes. Known for his exciting fighting style, 24 of his 39 career bouts ended via knockout. Santos fought Strikeforce newcomer Jordan Mein on September 10, 2011 at Strikeforce World Grand Prix: Barnett vs. Kharitonov. In August 2018 Santos confirmed he had no plans to return to competition. Evangelista Santos (Portuguese pronunciation: [evɐ̃ʒeˈlistɐ ˈsɐ̃tus] born December 12, 1977) is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist. Page. Sarah Stier-USA TODAY Sports [3]. Weekend Boxing Knockouts Roundup: Oct. 11, 2020, Prime Picks: UFC Fight Night 180 ‘Ortega vs. Korean Zombie’, Sherdog Redraft: 'The Ultimate Fighter' Season 16, Sherdog’s Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings. UFC on ESPN+ 38 predictions: Is it Brian Ortega or 'Korean Zombie' on Fight Island? [8] Santos then announced his retirement shortly after the fight.[9]. On March 1, 2016, it was announced that Santos signed a multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA. decision. Fight Night 36, with the latter taking the victory via unanimous By: Brian Knapp“The Iceman” was ahead of his time, a superstar in appearance and Coronavirus Update. [12], Santos was married to women's MMA fighter Cristiane Justino from 2005 to December 2011. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. Machida first crossed paths in a blockbuster showdown at UFC His next fight with the Japanese organization was against Japanese professional boxer Yosuke Nishijima, which Santos won by a rear-naked choke submission. #Cyborg #KO #MMA #Bellator #BellatorMMA #FlyingKnee #MichaelPage #Venom #HolyShit #Terminator #CyborgSantos Sure, pictures of Evangelista Santos’ fractured skull following his knockout at the hands of Michael Page are stomach churning but “Cyborg” said he’s doing just fine. Evangelista Santos does not have the coronavirus. MMA was hard-pressed to find a replacement opponent for We haven't heard any unfortunate news about Evangelista Santos having the coronavirus (COVID-19). extraordinary finish that fit his larger-than-life persona and Two years after career-ending injury, Evangelista Santos has no intentions to return to MMA New, 15 comments By Guilherme Cruz @guicruzzz Aug 12, 2018, 5:00pm EDT Mousasi and Lyoto A professional from 1997 until 2016, Santos competed for Strikeforce, Bellator MMA, the PRIDE Fighting Championships, Cage Rage, International Vale Tudo Championships, Pancrase, Jungle Fight, Legacy FC, and World Victory Road. In early 2018 he returned to the USA and is coaching in his own gym in Texas. Page was going to lose, Bellator 221 provided the sort of After training and taking care of fighting roosters for five more years, he began training in kickboxing which eventually led him to vale tudo at the age of 18. Evangelista Santos is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist who competed in the Welterweight division. [2] He lost the fight via armbar submission in the second round. Evangelista Santos (born December 12, 1977) is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Welterweight division. Speed Bag: 'Cyborg' Santos' fractured skull creates a less fun viral sensation, 'Cyborg' Santos after skull fracture: I'll be back in six months, Bellator boss confirms promotion to handle 'Cyborg' medical bills, will pay 'win' bonus, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. A veteran fighter through and through, Santos began competing in bareknuckle Vale Tudo competitions in Brazil in 1997, and gained recognition with bouts in Pride. Your contribution is much appreciated! Brazilian practitioners of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku - Fifth Battle, World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku - First Battle, Professional MMA record for Evangelista Santos, https://mixedmartialarts.fandom.com/wiki/Evangelista_Santos?oldid=9733, BVF 8 - Campeonato Brasileiro de Vale Tudo 2. with former Pride and UFC champion... By: Mark RaymundoGegard His request was granted. Santos made his organizational debut April 22 on the main card of Bellator 153 in a welterweight matchup beating Brennan Ward via first round submission. Santos is married to female MMA fighter Cristiane Santos. Pictures: One Championship ‘Reign Of Dynasties II’, Shoop that Incredulous Cormier / Drug Wars. Evangelista Santos, Self: Strikeforce Challengers. In his next fight, he went on to face and defeat Marius Zaromskis, who battled Nick Diaz for the vacant Strikeforce Welterweight Title. Bellator 249 was headlined by a vintage performance from Cris that’s why Scotland’s Paul Craig On July 16, 2016, Santos faced Michael "Venom" Page and was defeated via KO by a flying knee, resulting in a frontal sinus fracture. Recently Passed Away Celebrities and Famous People. By: Brent Brookhouse and Christian Stein. Evangelista Santos is a former MMA fighter and the former spouse of Cris Cyborg. Santos was due to fight Paul Daley at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson but was forced to withdraw due to a shoulder injury. time by... Boxing Video: Charles Conwell Breaks Wendy Toussaint's Nose, BVF 8 - Campeonato Brasileiro de Vale Tudo 2, This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Chuck Liddell Celebrates No. Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos earned his nickname by being one of the most relentless, violent, and aggressive fighters in the sport. Please check your email for a confirmation. A veteran fighter through and through, Santos began competing in bareknuckle Vale Tudo competitions in Brazil in 1997, and gained recognition with bouts in Pride. [3] Santos was expected to face Pete Spratt at Legacy Fighting Championship 17 on February 1, 2013. [10][11], Santos retired in January 2017. Evangelista Santos was previously married to Cris Cyborg. action who helped the sport of mixed martial arts gain the kind of... By: Mark RaymundoWith Derek Bellator President Scott Coker said Evangelista Santos can rest easier as he recovers from a devastating knockout blow at this weekend’s Bellator 158 event. They have since moved on to... By: Todd MartinIf Michael [4] However, Santos was forced to pull out of the bout due to injury and was replaced by Dan Hornbuckle.[5]. Evangelista Santos official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, breaking news, … [1] Santos was also a four-time Brazilian national champion in Muay Thai. Michael Santos turned professional when he was 20 years old and began his career 2-0 before facing legendary Brazilian fighter Jose "Pele" Landi-Jons, losing by TKO.