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: Brazil
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
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 Castro.
Dos Santos lost by technical knockout (TKO).
Junior Dos Santos vs. Yorgan De Castro
How many fights did Junior Dos Santos have?
Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
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2022-05-20 | Yorgan De Castro | Loss TKO (Shoulder Injury) |
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2020-12-12 | Ciryl Gane | Loss TKO (Elbow) |
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2020-08-15 | Jairzinho Rozenstruik | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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2020-01-25 | Curtis Blaydes | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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2019-06-29 | Francis Ngannou | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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2019-03-09 | Derrick Lewis | Win TKO (Punches) |
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2018-12-01 | Tai Tuivasa | Win TKO (Punches) |
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2018-07-14 | Blagoy Ivanov | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2017-05-13 | Stipe Miocic | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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2016-04-10 | Ben Rothwell | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2015-12-19 | Alistair Overeem | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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2014-12-13 | Stipe Miocic | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2013-10-19 | Cain Velasquez | Loss TKO (Slam and Punch) |
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2013-05-25 | Mark Hunt | Win KO (Spinning Hook Kick) |
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2012-12-29 | Cain Velasquez | Loss Decision (Unanimous) |
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2012-05-26 | Frank Mir | Win TKO (Punches) |
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2011-11-12 | Cain Velasquez | Win KO (Punches) |
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2011-06-11 | Shane Carwin | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2010-08-07 | Roy Nelson | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2010-03-21 | Gabriel Gonzaga | Win TKO (Punches) |
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2010-01-02 | Gilbert Yvel | Win TKO (Punches) |
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2009-09-19 | Mirko Filipovic | Win TKO (Submission to Punch) |
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2009-02-21 | Stefan Struve | Win TKO (Punches) |
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2008-10-25 | Fabricio Werdum | Win TKO (Punches) |
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2008-05-24 | Geronimo dos Santos | Win TKO (Doctor Stoppage) |
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2007-11-10 | Joaquim Ferreira | Loss Submission (Armbar) |
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2007-09-29 | Jair Goncalves | Win TKO (Punches) |
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2007-04-29 | Joaquim Ferreira | Win TKO (Retirement) |
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2007-04-29 | Edson Ramos | Win TKO (Doctor Stoppage) |
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2006-12-09 | Eduardo Maiorino | Win Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
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2006-07-16 | Jailson Silva Santos | Win KO (Soccer Kick) |
Who all beat Junior Dos Santos?
Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
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2022-05-20 | Yorgan De Castro | Loss TKO (Shoulder Injury) |
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2020-12-12 | Ciryl Gane | Loss TKO (Elbow) |
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2020-08-15 | Jairzinho Rozenstruik | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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2020-01-25 | Curtis Blaydes | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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2019-06-29 | Francis Ngannou | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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2017-05-13 | Stipe Miocic | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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2015-12-19 | Alistair Overeem | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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2013-10-19 | Cain Velasquez | Loss TKO (Slam and Punch) |
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2012-12-29 | Cain Velasquez | Loss Decision (Unanimous) |
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2007-11-10 | Joaquim Ferreira | Loss Submission (Armbar) |
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.
A 22-year-old Dos Santos made his professional debut on July 16, 2006 against Jailson Silva Santos.
Junior won by knockout (KO).
On November 12, 2011 Junior Dos Santos became the UFC heavyweight champion.
The Brazilian defeated world champion Cain Velasquez.
Division | ![]() UFC |
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heavyweight weight limit: 265 lbs / 120,2 kg |
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