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Ednilson Santos

"Cai Cai"
14-8-1BrazilBrazilLast 5
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CAREER SUMMARY

Ednilson Santos holds a professional MMA record of 14-8-1. Ednilson Santos has won 14 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. Most recent fight: September 15, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'9"175 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
73"185 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1992-03-07
Age
34
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Belem do Francisco, Pernambuco, Brazil

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

  • 2021Runner-up · Budo Sento Championship · Lightweight

Camp

  • Cruz MMA · Nutley, New Jersey, US Instructor
  • Revira Black Team · Sao Paulo, Brazil Former
  • Peso Pesado Gold Team · Brazil Former

Coaches

  • Plinio Cruz · Head coach

Career stats

UFC careerSource: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed0.00per min
0% accuracy
Strikes absorbed9.47per min
0% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
0% success
Takedowns stuffed0%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

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Recent & upcoming opponents

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Akbar Abdullaev
    UFCDana White's Contender Series 92· Sep 15, 2026· Lightweight
    KO
    R1 · 00:21
  2. WIN
    vs Shaheen Santana
    LFA 233: Piersma vs. Bianchini· May 22, 2026· Lightweight· 14-7-1 vs 9-7
    UD
  3. LOSS
    vs Dylan Mantello
    LFA 204: Cunha vs. Freeman· Mar 22, 2025· Lightweight· 13-7-1 vs 9-4
    TKO
    R2 · 2:36
  4. WIN
    vs Kamuela Kirk
    LFA 196: Tanner vs. Ureña· Nov 8, 2024· Lightweight· 13-6-1 vs 11-7
    UD
  5. LOSS
    vs Paulo Henrique Laia
    SFT· Nov 11, 2022· Lightweight· 12-6-1 vs 13-5
    UD
  6. WIN
    vs Wdison Costa
    SFT 36: Warriors of the Cage· Jul 23, 2022· Featherweight· 12-5-1 vs 14-9
    UD
  7. WIN
    vs Javier Urrumendi×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Ragnarok 13· Mar 19, 2022· Lightweight· 11-5-1 vs 4-3
    TKO
  8. LOSS
    vs Daniel Salas
    Budo Sento Championship· Dec 3, 2021· Lightweight· 10-5-1 vs 18-7-1
    SD
  9. LOSS
    vs Eduardo Rufino
    Future MMA 12· Oct 16, 2020· Welterweight· 10-4-1 vs 9-4
    UD
  10. DRAW
    vs Zhang Lipeng
    Kunlun Fight 81· Jul 27, 2019· Welterweight· 10-3-1 vs 30-11-2
    DEC
  11. WIN
    vs Luigi Gregorio
    Future FC 6· Jun 28, 2019· Lightweight· 10-3 vs 8-4
    UD
  12. WIN
    vs Marcos Cirino
    Future FC 4· Apr 19, 2019· Lightweight· 9-3 vs 8-2
    TKO
    R3 · 0:14
  13. WIN
    vs Pablo Sepulveda
    Ragnarok 10· Sep 22, 2018· Lightweight· 8-3 vs 7-4
    TKO
    R2 · 0:20
  14. LOSS
    vs Adam Aliev
    ACB 78: Young Eagles 24· Jan 13, 2018· Welterweight· 7-3 vs 8-2
    TKO
    R3 · 0:59
  15. WIN
    vs Vitor Morais
    Thunder Fight 13· Dec 22, 2017· 7-2 vs 7-2
    TKO
    R1 · 3:08
  16. WIN
    vs Clécio Oliveira
    Thunder Fight 12· Sep 29, 2017· Lightweight· 6-2 vs 14-10
    SD
  17. WIN
    vs Willian Cilli
    URF 5· Mar 10, 2017· Welterweight· 5-2 vs 12-5
    UD
  18. WIN
    vs Abias Silva
    NCE 8· Oct 8, 2016· Welterweight· 4-2 vs 2-2
    TKO
    R1 · 4:54
  19. WIN
    vs Jonathan Dias
    Premium Fight Championship· Sep 17, 2016· 3-2 vs 1-1
    TKO
  20. WIN
    vs Diogo Nogueira
    Sidney Sibamba Fight· Aug 13, 2016· 2-2 vs 2-3
    TKO
  21. LOSS
    vs Gilberto Sousa
    Sidney Sibamba Fight 4· Apr 30, 2016· Welterweight· 1-2 vs 4-1
    UD
  22. WIN
    vs Cristian Barbosa
    Elite Fight Night 1· Sep 19, 2015· Welterweight· 1-1 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:37
  23. LOSS
    vs Ezequiel Lima
    Thunder Fight 2· Dec 19, 2014· Welterweight· 0-1 vs 4-1
    UD

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1602▼6
Peak
1685Jun 28, 2019
Rated fights
22
150016001700201520172019202120232025Dec 19, 2014 · 1475Sep 19, 2015 · 1519Apr 30, 2016 · 1495Aug 13, 2016 · 1537Sep 17, 2016 · 1578Oct 8, 2016 · 1613Mar 10, 2017 · 1633Sep 29, 2017 · 1639Dec 22, 2017 · 1662Jan 13, 2018 · 1628Sep 22, 2018 · 1651Apr 19, 2019 · 1668Jun 28, 2019 · 1685Oct 16, 2020 · 1646Dec 3, 2021 · 1628Mar 19, 2022 · 1651Jul 23, 2022 · 1667Nov 11, 2022 · 1652Nov 8, 2024 · 1618Mar 22, 2025 · 1602May 22, 2026 · 1608Sep 15, 2026 · 16021602

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Frequently asked questions

When does Ednilson Santos fight next?

Ednilson Santos has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Ednilson Santos's record?

Ednilson Santos's professional MMA record is 14-8-1.

Who is Ednilson Santos fighting next?

Ednilson Santos's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Ednilson Santos fight last?

Ednilson Santos most recently fought Akbar Abdullaev at Dana White's Contender Series 92 on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, LOSS (Knockout).

What weight class does Ednilson Santos fight in?

Ednilson Santos fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Ednilson Santos have?

Ednilson Santos has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How tall is Ednilson Santos?

Ednilson Santos is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Ednilson Santos weigh?

Ednilson Santos weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Ednilson Santos's reach?

Ednilson Santos has a reach of 73" (185 cm).

How old is Ednilson Santos?

Ednilson Santos is 34 years old (born Mar 7, 1992).

Where is Ednilson Santos from?

Ednilson Santos is from Brazil.