Age, Biography and Wiki
Leonardo Santos was born on 5 February, 1980 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist (born 1980). Discover Leonardo Santos'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 44 years old?
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| Age |
44 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
5 February 1980 |
| Birthday |
5 February |
| Birthplace |
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Nationality |
Brazil
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Leonardo Santos Height, Weight & Measurements
At 44 years old, Leonardo Santos height is 6ft 0in and Weight 155 lb.
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6ft 0in |
| Weight |
155 lb |
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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.
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Leonardo Santos Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Leonardo Santos worth at the age of 44 years old? Leonardo Santos’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from Brazil. We have estimated Leonardo Santos'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 |
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Not Available |
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Fighter |
Leonardo Santos Social Network
Timeline
Leonardo Santos (born February 5, 1980) is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist and 4th degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) black belt.
A highly decorated competitor, Santos is a four-time CBJJO World Cup champion, two-time World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship and ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship medallist.
A professional competitor since 2002, he has formerly competed for World Victory Road, BAMMA, and was the winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2 welterweight tournament.
Santos make his MMA debut against rising undefeated Japanese superstar Takanori Gomi, who at the time was the Shooto World Welterweight (154 lb) Champion.
The fight ended with a Majority Decision win for Gomi.
After this bout Santos returned to BJJ full-time, winning the CBJJO World Cup Championship 4 times between 2002 and 2005.
In 2006 Santos left BJJ for MMA, fighting in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
In 2006 after a short time helping his brother Wagnney with his academy in Canada, Leonardo started dedicating himself fully to MMA.
He compiled an 8–3 record with major promotions like Shooto and World Victory Road.
He made his BAMMA debut at BAMMA 6, defeating Jason Ball via unanimous decision.
Santos was scheduled to face Rob Sinclair at BAMMA 7, however he pulled out of the fight, refusing to fly over from Paris as he knew he would not make weight and knew he would not be able make the full amount of money from competing anyway.
In March 2013, it was revealed that Santos was a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2.
He won his elimination fight to get into the TUF house, defeating Luciano Contini by TKO in round 1.
He was chosen to be a member of Team Nogueira.
Over the course of the show, Santos defeated Juliano Wandalen and Thiago Santos both by unanimous decision to reach the semifinals.
However, Ponzinibbio broke his hand during this semifinal fight and was replaced by Santos in the finals against William Macário.
This semifinal-round fight with Ponzinibbio, however, was picked as the Fight of the Season, and both welterweights picked up a $25,000 bonus.
Santos fought Macário in the finals on June 8, 2013, at UFC on Fuel TV 10.
After a strong first round by Macário, Santos rallied and won via submission in the second round to become the tournament winner.
For his second fight with the promotion, Santos faced TUF: Smashes lightweight winner Norman Parke at UFC Fight Night 38.
The fight ended in a majority draw.
Santos faced returning veteran Efrain Escudero on September 13, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 51.
He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Santos was expected to face Matt Wiman on March 21, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 62.
However, Wiman was forced out of the bout on February 11 with a back injury and was replaced by Anthony Rocco Martin.
He won the fight by submission in the second round.
Santos faced Kevin Lee on December 12, 2015, at UFC 194.
Despite being a significant underdog, Santos won the fight via TKO in the first round and earned a Performance of the Night bonus.
Santos was expected to face Evan Dunham on June 4, 2016, at UFC 199.
However, Santos pulled out on April 29 due to an undisclosed injury and was replaced by James Vick.
He won the fight via split decision.
However the bout was scrapped on May 18 as both fighters were removed from the card.
Santos was expected to face Nik Lentz on June 1, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 131.
However, it was reported on April 28, 2018, that Santos was pulled from the event due to a hand injury.
Santos faced Stevie Ray on June 1, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 153.
He won the fight via knockout in the first round.
The win also earned Santos his second Performance of the Night bonus award.
