All fights list 2023, champion titles, age, height, reach and weight, KO ratio of the mixed martial artist Junior «Cigano» Dos Santos.

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Junior Dos Santos

Information updated: 2023-09-27

Wins
21
(15 KOs)

Losses
10
(8 KOs)

Draws
0
 

Given name: Junior Dos Santos Almeida

Alias: Cigano

Born: January 30, 1984 (39 years)

Sherdog ID: 17272

Nationality: BrazilBrazil

Division: heavyweight

Weight: 265 lb (120,2 kg)

Height: 6′ 4″ (193 cm)

Reach: 77″ (196 cm)

Stance: orthodox

KOs: 71%

Birth place: Cacador, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Residence: Cacador, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Wins by KO: 71%
Wins by subm: 4%
Wins by dec: 23%
Losses by KO: 80%
Losses by subm: 10%
Losses by dec: 10%

Junior Dos Santos next fight will be announced later.

The last fight of Junior Dos Santos took place on May 20, 2022 against Yorgan De CastroYorgan De Castro.
Dos Santos lost by technical knockout (TKO).

Junior Dos Santos vs. Yorgan De Castro 

Junior Dos Santos's last fight
  • Total fights: 31
  • Wins: 21
  • Wins by KO: 15
  • Wins by subm: 1
  • Wins by dec: 5
  • Losses: 10
  • Losses by KO: 8
  • Losses by subm: 1
  • Losses by dec: 1
  • Draws: 0

MMA career

How many fights did Junior Dos Santos have?

Date Opponent Result Notes
2022-05-20 Yorgan De Castro Loss
TKO (Shoulder Injury)
2020-12-12 Ciryl Gane Loss
TKO (Elbow)
2020-08-15 Jairzinho Rozenstruik Loss
TKO (Punches)
2020-01-25 Curtis Blaydes Loss
TKO (Punches)
2019-06-29 Francis Ngannou Loss
TKO (Punches)
2019-03-09 Derrick Lewis Win
TKO (Punches)
2018-12-01 Tai Tuivasa Win
TKO (Punches)
2018-07-14 Blagoy Ivanov Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2017-05-13 Stipe Miocic Loss
TKO (Punches)
2016-04-10 Ben Rothwell Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2015-12-19 Alistair Overeem Loss
TKO (Punches)
2014-12-13 Stipe Miocic Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2013-10-19 Cain Velasquez Loss
TKO (Slam and Punch)
2013-05-25 Mark Hunt Win
KO (Spinning Hook Kick)
2012-12-29 Cain Velasquez Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2012-05-26 Frank Mir Win
TKO (Punches)
2011-11-12 Cain Velasquez Win
KO (Punches)
2011-06-11 Shane Carwin Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2010-08-07 Roy Nelson Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2010-03-21 Gabriel Gonzaga Win
TKO (Punches)
2010-01-02 Gilbert Yvel Win
TKO (Punches)
2009-09-19 Mirko Filipovic Win
TKO (Submission to Punch)
2009-02-21 Stefan Struve Win
TKO (Punches)
2008-10-25 Fabricio Werdum Win
TKO (Punches)
2008-05-24 Geronimo dos Santos Win
TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
2007-11-10 Joaquim Ferreira Loss
Submission (Armbar)
2007-09-29 Jair Goncalves Win
TKO (Punches)
2007-04-29 Joaquim Ferreira Win
TKO (Retirement)
2007-04-29 Edson Ramos Win
TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
2006-12-09 Eduardo Maiorino Win
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
2006-07-16 Jailson Silva Santos Win
KO (Soccer Kick)

Who all beat Junior Dos Santos?

Date Opponent Result Notes
2022-05-20 Yorgan De Castro Loss
TKO (Shoulder Injury)
2020-12-12 Ciryl Gane Loss
TKO (Elbow)
2020-08-15 Jairzinho Rozenstruik Loss
TKO (Punches)
2020-01-25 Curtis Blaydes Loss
TKO (Punches)
2019-06-29 Francis Ngannou Loss
TKO (Punches)
2017-05-13 Stipe Miocic Loss
TKO (Punches)
2015-12-19 Alistair Overeem Loss
TKO (Punches)
2013-10-19 Cain Velasquez Loss
TKO (Slam and Punch)
2012-12-29 Cain Velasquez Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2007-11-10 Joaquim Ferreira Loss
Submission (Armbar)
MMA artist Junior Dos Santos

MMA artist Junior Dos Santos

Junior Dos Santos is a Brazilian MMA artist, who competes in the heavyweight division.
As a professional athlete, Dos Santos has been performing for 17 years.

Junior was born in Cacador, Santa Catarina, Brazil, on January 30, 1984.
He currently resides in Cacador, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Pro debut

A 22-year-old Dos Santos made his professional debut on July 16, 2006 against Jailson Silva Santos.
Junior won by knockout (KO).

First world title

On November 12, 2011 Junior Dos Santos became the UFC heavyweight champion.
The Brazilian defeated world champion Cain Velasquez.

Current world MMA heavyweight champions

Division
UFC

Bellator

ONE
heavyweight
weight limit:
265 lbs / 120,2 kg
Jon Jones
Jon Jones
Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader
Anatoliy Malykhin
Anatoliy Malykhin