Best fights of Iliarde Santos
Over 12 years as a professional, Iliarde Santos has compiled a 32-15-1 (21) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Iliarde Santos defeats Leandro Higo
On April 28, 2012 Iliarde Santos faced Leandro Higo in a bantamweight bout. Santos was 31 years old with a record of 24-6-1, and Higo was 23 with a record of 9-1. Santos was on a 3-fight winning streak and Higo was on a 2-fight winning streak. Santos won via unanimous decision.
2. Iliarde Santos loses to Ian McCall via unanimous decision
On August 3, 2013 Iliarde Santos faced Ian McCall in a flyweight bout. Santos was 32 years old with a record of 27-7-1, and McCall was 29 with a record of 11-4-1. Santos was coming off a loss and McCall was on a 2-fight losing streak. Santos lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with McCall.
3. Iliarde Santos KOs Rafael de Abreu
On August 12, 2017 Iliarde Santos faced Rafael de Abreu in a flyweight bout. Santos was 36 years old with a record of 30-13-1, and Abreu was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santos was on a 2-fight losing streak. Santos stopped Rafael de Abreu via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Iliarde Santos KOs Alan Barros
On September 1, 2012 Iliarde Santos fought Alan Barros for the vacant Iron Fight Combat bantamweight title. Santos was 31 years old with a record of 25-6-1, and Barros was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santos was on a 4-fight winning streak. Santos stopped Alan Barros via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Iliarde Santos submits Emiliano Vatti
On April 5, 2012 Iliarde Santos faced Emiliano Vatti in a bantamweight bout. Santos was 31 years old with a record of 23-6-1, and Vatti was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santos was on a 2-fight winning streak. Santos submitted Emiliano Vatti via kimura in the 1st round.
6. Iliarde Santos KOs Jose Delgadillo
On March 22, 2012 Iliarde Santos faced Jose Delgadillo in a bantamweight bout. Santos was 31 years old with a record of 22-6-1, and Delgadillo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santos was coming off a win. Santos stopped Jose Delgadillo via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Iliarde Santos KOs Daniel Lima de Carvalho
On January 12, 2012 Iliarde Santos faced Daniel Lima de Carvalho in a bantamweight bout. Santos was 31 years old with a record of 21-6-1, and Carvalho was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santos stopped Daniel Lima de Carvalho via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Iliarde Santos KOs Luciano Aparecido
On July 30, 2011 Iliarde Santos faced Luciano Aparecido. Santos was 30 years old with a record of 20-5-1, and Aparecido was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santos was coming off a loss. Santos stopped Luciano Aparecido via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Iliarde Santos submits Antenor Pereira
On April 2, 2011 Iliarde Santos faced Antenor Pereira. Santos was 30 years old with a record of 18-4-1, and Pereira was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santos was on a 5-fight winning streak. Santos submitted Antenor Pereira via heel hook in the 1st round.
10. Iliarde Santos KOs Eder Sampaio Meneses
On May 12, 2018 Iliarde Santos faced Eder Sampaio Meneses in a flyweight bout. Santos was 37 years old with a record of 31-15-1, and Meneses was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santos was on a 2-fight losing streak. Santos stopped Eder Sampaio Meneses via TKO in the 2nd round.