André Santos (fighter)
André Santos (born January 8, 1981) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division of Absolute Championship Berkut. A professional competitor since 2006, he has also competed for Bellator. Mixed martial arts career. Early career. Santos made his professional MMA debut in December 2006 and, prior to signing with Bellator, he amassed a 36–9 record fighting outside of the United States, mainly in his native Brazil. During this time, Santos won the vacant MMA Champions League welterweight championship. He also unsuccessfully fought for the Bitetti Combat welterweight championship. Santos was ranked as the  ninth best welterweight prospect by MMA website Bloody Elbow in 2012. Bellator MMA. Santos made his Bellator and United States debut on October 17, 2014 against Strikeforce veteran James Terry at Bellator 129. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Replacing an injured Douglas Lima, Santos faced Paul Daley at Bellator 134 on February 27, 2015. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Santos faced UFC veteran, Josh Neer, at Bellator 146 on November 20, 2015. He won the fight via unanimous decision.