Fighter

Junior Dos Santos

"Cigano"

21-11-0★ 6bonuses Brazil

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Junior Dos Santos holds a professional MMA record of 21-11-0. Junior Dos Santos has won 21 fights: 14 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 11 career losses, 9 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Junior Dos Santos lands 4.49 significant strikes per minute with 47% accuracy and averages 0.30 takedowns per 15 minutes. Junior Dos Santos also has 2 recorded knuckle-mma bouts. Most recent fight: December 12, 2020. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'4"193 cm
Weight: 238 lbs108 kg
Reach: 77"196 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1984-01-30
Age: 42
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Caçador, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBoxingBJJCapoeira

2012Black belt · BJJ · Yuri Carlton
2011UFC Heavyweight Championship · UFC
AGE 21Started in BJJ
Started in Capoeira

Camp

American Top Team · Coconut Creek, Florida, US
Champion Team (Academia Champion) · Salvador, Bahia, Brazil Former
Nova Uniao · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Former
Team Nogueira · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Former

Coaches

Luiz Carlos Dorea · Boxing coach
Yuri Carlton · Grappling coach
Andre 'Dede' Pederneiras · Head coach

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (149 fighters)

Fast Hands

98 · top 4% in division

Punch power98

Kick power97

Punch speed98

Kick speed94

Accuracy97

Takedowns47

Ground striking60

Submissions46

Chin92

Body strength96

Cardio64

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 15-8-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.49per min

47% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.33per min

56% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.30per 15 min

50% success

Takedowns stuffed81%

Submission attempts0.1per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Junior Dos Santos sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Junior Dos Santos has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.

★ FOTN ×3★ KOTN ×3

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 3 pre-2012 awards are not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Junior Dos Santos earns per fight.

Junior Dos Santos's salary & career earnings →

Career history

LOSS
vs Robelis Despaigne
Rousey vs. Carano· May 16, 2026· Heavyweight· 21-11 vs 6-2
TKO
LOSS
vs Yorgan De Castro
Eagle FC 47· May 20, 2022· Heavyweight· 21-10 vs 9-3
TKO
R3 · 0:35
LOSS
vs Ciryl Gane
UFCUFC 256: Figueiredo vs Moreno· Dec 12, 2020· Heavyweight· 21-9 vs 7-0
TKO
R2 · 2:34
LOSS
vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik
UFCUFC 252: Miocic vs Cormier· Aug 15, 2020· Heavyweight· 21-8 vs 11-1
TKO
R2 · 3:47
LOSS
vs Curtis Blaydes
UFCUFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Dos Santos· Jan 25, 2020· Heavyweight· 21-7 vs 13-2
TKO
R2 · 1:06
LOSS
vs Francis Ngannou
UFCUFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs Dos Santos· Jun 29, 2019· Heavyweight· 21-6 vs 14-3
TKO
R1 · 1:11
WIN
vs Derrick Lewis
UFCUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Dos Santos· Mar 9, 2019· Heavyweight· 21-5 vs 21-7
TKO
R2 · 1:58
FOTN
WIN
vs Tai Tuivasa
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs Tuivasa· Dec 2, 2018· Heavyweight· 20-5 vs 9-1
TKO
R2 · 2:30
WIN
vs Blagoy Ivanov
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs Ivanov· Jul 14, 2018· Heavyweight· 19-5 vs 16-2
UD
R5 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Stipe MiocicTitle bout
UFCUFC 211: Miocic vs Dos Santos 2· May 13, 2017· Heavyweight· 18-5 vs 17-2
TKO
R1 · 2:22
WIN
vs Ben Rothwell
UFCUFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs Dos Santos· Apr 10, 2016· Heavyweight· 18-4 vs 34-10
UD
R5 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Alistair Overeem
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Cowboy 2· Dec 19, 2015· Heavyweight· 17-4 vs 40-14
TKO
R2 · 4:43
WIN
vs Stipe Miocic
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs Miocic· Dec 13, 2014· Heavyweight· 17-3 vs 12-2
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Cain VelasquezTitle bout
UFCUFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos III· Oct 19, 2013· Heavyweight· 16-3 vs 13-1
TKO
R5 · 3:09
WIN
vs Mark Hunt
UFCUFC 160: Velasquez vs Bigfoot 2· May 25, 2013· Heavyweight· 16-2 vs 9-8
TKO
R3 · 4:18
FOTN
LOSS
vs Cain VelasquezTitle bout
UFCUFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez II· Dec 30, 2012· Heavyweight· 15-2 vs 11-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Frank Mir×2Title bout · Title win #2
UFCUFC 146: Dos Santos vs Mir· May 26, 2012· Heavyweight· 15-1 vs 16-6
TKO
R2 · 3:04
WIN
vs Cain Velasquez×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFCUFC on FOX: Velasquez vs Dos Santos· Nov 12, 2011· Heavyweight· 14-1 vs 9-1
TKO
R1 · 1:04
KOTN
WIN
vs Shane Carwin
UFCUFC 131: DOS SANTOS vs. CARWIN· Jun 11, 2011· Heavyweight· 13-1 vs 12-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Roy Nelson
UFCUFC 117: Silva vs Sonnen· Aug 7, 2010· Heavyweight· 12-1 vs 15-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Gabriel Gonzaga
UFCUFC Live: Vera vs Jones· Mar 21, 2010· Heavyweight· 11-1 vs 11-5
TKO
R1 · 3:53
KOTN
WIN
vs Gilbert Yvel
UFCUFC 108: Evans vs Silva· Jan 1, 2010· Heavyweight· 10-1 vs 37-14-1
TKO
R1 · 2:07
WIN
vs Mirko Filipovic
UFCUFC 103: FRANKLIN vs BELFORT· Sep 19, 2009· Heavyweight· 9-1 vs 25-7-2
TKO
R3 · 2:00
WIN
vs Stefan Struve
UFCUFC 95: Sanchez vs Stevenson· Feb 21, 2009· Heavyweight· 8-1 vs 16-3
TKO
R1 · 0:54
WIN
vs Fabricio Werdum
UFCUFC 90: Silva vs Cote· Oct 24, 2008· Heavyweight· 7-1 vs 11-4-1
TKO
R1 · 1:21
KOTN
WIN
vs Geronimo dos Santos
Demo Fight· May 24, 2008· 6-1 vs 8-6
TKO
LOSS
vs Joaquim Ferreira
Sao Paulo Regional· Nov 10, 2007· 5-1 vs 5-2
SUB
WIN
vs Jair Gonçalves
Brazil Regional· Sep 29, 2007· 5-0 vs 3-2
TKO
WIN
vs Edson Ramos
Brazil Regional· Apr 29, 2007· 3-0 vs 9-4
TKO
WIN
vs Joaquim Ferreira
Brazil Regional· Apr 29, 2007· 3-0 vs 3-1
SUB
WIN
vs Eduardo Maiorino
Sao Paulo Regional· Dec 9, 2006· 2-0 vs 2-6
SUB
WIN
vs Jailson Silva Santos
Demo Fight· Jul 16, 2006· 1-0 vs 1-5
TKO

Official UFC Ranking

Junior Dos Santos's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #1 Heavyweight
First ranked: Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked: 280

Heavyweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1621▼12
Peak: 1956May 26, 2012
Rated fights: 32

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Frequently asked questions

When does Junior Dos Santos fight next?

Junior Dos Santos has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Junior Dos Santos's record?

Junior Dos Santos's professional MMA record is 21-11-0.

Who is Junior Dos Santos fighting next?

Junior Dos Santos's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Junior Dos Santos fight last?

Junior Dos Santos most recently fought Ciryl Gane at UFC 256: Figueiredo vs Moreno on Saturday, December 12, 2020, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Junior Dos Santos fight in?

Junior Dos Santos fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Junior Dos Santos have?

Junior Dos Santos has 14 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Junior Dos Santos won?

Junior Dos Santos has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Fight of the Night, 3× KO of the Night.

How tall is Junior Dos Santos?

Junior Dos Santos is 6'4" (193 cm) tall.

How much does Junior Dos Santos weigh?

Junior Dos Santos weighs 238 lbs (108 kg).

What is Junior Dos Santos's reach?

Junior Dos Santos has a reach of 77" (196 cm).

How old is Junior Dos Santos?

Junior Dos Santos is 42 years old (born Jan 30, 1984).

Where is Junior Dos Santos from?

Junior Dos Santos is from Brazil.

CAREER SUMMARY