Age, Biography and Wiki
Giva Santana (Givanildo Santana do Nascimento) was born on 20 November, 1971 in São Paulo, Brazil, is a Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter. Discover Giva Santana's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 52 years old?
| Popular As |
Givanildo Santana do Nascimento |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
52 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
20 November 1971 |
| Birthday |
20 November |
| Birthplace |
São Paulo, Brazil |
| Nationality |
Brazil
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He is a member of famous Fighter with the age 52 years old group.
Giva Santana Height, Weight & Measurements
At 52 years old, Giva Santana height is 5ft 11in and Weight 185 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5ft 11in |
| Weight |
185 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Giva Santana Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Giva Santana worth at the age of 52 years old? Giva Santana’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from Brazil. We have estimated Giva Santana's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Fighter |
Giva Santana Social Network
Timeline
Givanildo Santana do Nascimento (born November 20th, 1971) is a retired Brazilian professional mixed martial artist, who last fought in Bellator's Middleweight division.
Santana also competed in the promotions ShoXC and M-1 Global.
He is a decorated jiu-jitsu competitor, both gi and no-gi, and has won numerous titles including the Pan American Championship and the No-Gi World Championship.
Giva Santana has been training Brazilian jiu-jitsu for 25 years and is a fourth degree black belt under Lotus Club from São Paulo, Brazil.
Santana has conquered numerous prestigious titles in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu including the Pan American Championship, World No Gi Championship, Masters World Championship, and the World Cup Championship (among others).
He was awarded his black belt from Master Moises Muradi on January 23, 1999.
He now runs his own jiu jitsu academy, One Jiu Jitsu and Fitness, located in Tustin, CA.
Santana received the nickname "Arm Collector" because 13 out of his 18 wins are by armbar (10 of them wins in a row).
He has participated in ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series.
Santana was scheduled to face Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran David Loiseau at Tachi Palace Fights 10 for the Tachi Palace Fights Middleweight Championship.
Loiseau pulled out of the fight due to an undisclosed injury requiring surgery, so Santana instead faced former WEC champion Doug Marshall in a middleweight non-title bout which he won by submission in the first round.
In 2011 Santana has signed with Bellator Fighting Championships.
In his debut, Santana fought Darryl Cobb at Bellator 53 and won via submission in the first round.
Santana faced Bruno Santos in the quarterfinal match of Bellator season six middleweight tournament on March 16, 2012 at Bellator 61.
He lost via unanimous decision.
Santana faced Brendan Sequin on November 30, 2012 at Bellator 82.
Santana won via submission in the second round.
Santana faced Jason Butcher on September 7, 2013 at Bellator 98 in the quarterfinal match of Bellator Season Nine Middleweight Tournament.
After dominating the first round, he was stopped for the first time in his career by TKO in the second round.
Following the loss, Santana announced his retirement from MMA.
