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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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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
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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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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
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Source of Income Fighter

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1971

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).

1999

He was awarded his black belt from Master Moises Muradi on January 23, 1999.

Santana was the head jiu jitsu trainer for Team Oyama where he has trained Rob Emerson, Jared Rollins, Bao Quach, and Ian McCall.

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.

2011

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.

2012

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.

2013

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.