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 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 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.
3. 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.
4. Evangelista Santos loses to Nick Diaz via KO
On January 29, 2011 Evangelista Santos fought Nick Diaz for the Strikeforce welterweight title. Santos was 33 years old with a record of 18-13, and Diaz was 27 with a record of 23-7. Santos was on a 2-fight winning streak and Diaz was on a 8-fight winning streak. Diaz submitted Santos via armbar in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the title.
5. Evangelista Santos loses to Siyar Bahadurzada via KO in 35 seconds
On September 28, 2008 Evangelista Santos faced Siyar Bahadurzada in a middleweight bout. Santos was 30 years old with a record of 16-11, and Bahadurzada was 24 with a record of 13-3-1. Santos was coming off a win, while Bahadurzada was coming off a loss. Bahadurzada stopped Santos via TKO in the 1st round.
6. 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.