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Active

"Mosquitinho"

Gabriel Santos

Featherweight Division

10-2-0 (W-L-D)

3

Wins by Knockout

4

Wins by Submission

4

First Round Finishes

Gabriel Santos

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Gabriel Santos' UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
State of Ceará, Brazil
Fighting style
MMA
Age
26
Height
69.00
Weight
145.00
Octagon Debut
Mar. 18, 2023
Reach
70.00
Leg reach
41.00
  • Pro since 2014

     
  • Three wins by KO, four by submission (4 RNC)

     
  • Four first-round finishes

     
  • Origin of nickname: “It came from jiu-jitsu because I was skinny at the beginning of my career and one of the smallest in training.”

UFC on ABC (6/24/23) Santos was knocked out by David Onama at 4:13 of the second round 

UFC 286 (3/18/23) Santos lost a three round split decision to Lerone Murphy 

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started jiu-jitsu in 2011 and debuted in MMA in 2014.

What ranks and titles have you held? Coronel Combate Champion, state level - Future Champion, national level - LFA Champion world level

Do you have any heroes? My mom

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means everything I've been building since the beginning of my career; a dream to be fulfilled and followed.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? Cowboy

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 3-0 in amateur MMA and North and Northeast champion in jiu-jitsu

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Jiu-Jitsu brown belt



Favorite grappling technique: Takedown and submission



Favorite Striking technique: Front kick