Best fights of Evangelista Santos
Over 19 years as a professional, Evangelista Santos has compiled a 21-18 (18) record, including four title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Evangelista Santos loses to Yuki Kondo via unanimous decision
On November 7, 2004 Evangelista Santos faced Yuki Kondo in a heavyweight bout. Santos was 26 years old with a record of 8-5, and Kondo was 29 with a record of 42-14-5. Both Santos and Kondo were coming off a loss. Santos lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Kondo.
2. Evangelista Santos loses to Joey Villaseñor via split decision
On June 19, 2009 Evangelista Santos faced Joey Villaseñor in a middleweight bout. Santos was 31 years old with a record of 16-12, and Villaseñor was 33 with a record of 26-6. Santos was coming off a loss, while Villaseñor was on a 3-fight winning streak. Santos lost via split decision. Went the distance with Villaseñor.
3. Evangelista Santos submits Brennan Ward in 30 seconds
On April 22, 2016 Evangelista Santos faced Brennan Ward in a welterweight bout. Santos was 38 years old with a record of 20-16, and Ward was 27 with a record of 13-3. Santos was coming off a win and Ward was on a 4-fight winning streak. Santos submitted Brennan Ward via heel hook in the 1st round.
4. Evangelista Santos submits Makoto Takimoto
On March 5, 2008 Evangelista Santos faced Makoto Takimoto in a middleweight bout. Santos was 30 years old with a record of 15-11, and Takimoto was 33 with a record of 4-3. Santos was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Takimoto was on a 2-fight winning streak. Santos submitted Makoto Takimoto via achilles lock in the 1st round.
5. Evangelista Santos defeats Francis Carmont
On May 20, 2006 Evangelista Santos faced Francis Carmont in a light heavyweight bout. Santos was 28 years old with a record of 13-8, and Carmont was 24 with a record of 6-3. Santos was coming off a win and Carmont was on a 3-fight winning streak. Santos won via majority decision.
6. Evangelista Santos KOs Elton Rodrigues
On August 17, 2013 Evangelista Santos faced Elton Rodrigues in a welterweight bout. Santos was 35 years old with a record of 18-15, and Rodrigues was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santos was on a 2-fight losing streak. Santos stopped Elton Rodrigues via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Evangelista Santos KOs Daniel Zarate
On December 12, 2009 Evangelista Santos faced Daniel Zarate in a welterweight bout. Santos was 32 years old with a record of 16-13, and Zarate was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santos was on a 2-fight losing streak. Santos stopped Daniel Zarate via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Evangelista Santos KOs Darren Little in 55 seconds
On September 10, 2005 Evangelista Santos faced Darren Little. Santos was 27 years old with a record of 10-7, and Little was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santos was on a 2-fight winning streak. Santos stopped Darren Little via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Evangelista Santos KOs Kassim Annan
On July 9, 2005 Evangelista Santos faced Kassim Annan. Santos was 27 years old with a record of 9-7, and Annan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santos was coming off a win. Santos stopped Kassim Annan via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Evangelista Santos KOs Mark Epstein
On April 30, 2005 Evangelista Santos faced Mark Epstein. Santos was 27 years old with a record of 8-7, and Epstein was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santos was on a 3-fight losing streak. Santos stopped Mark Epstein via TKO in the 1st round.