Best fights of Leonardo Santos
Over 20 years as a professional, Leonardo Santos has compiled a 18-6-1 (12) record, including one title fight across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Leonardo Santos submits Kiuma Kunioku
On March 7, 2010 Leonardo Santos faced Kiuma Kunioku in a lightweight bout. Santos was 30 years old with a record of 6-3, and Kunioku was 33 with a record of 34-22-9. Santos was coming off a loss, while Kunioku was on a 3-fight winning streak. Santos submitted Kiuma Kunioku via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
2. Leonardo Santos KOs Stevie Ray
On June 1, 2019 Leonardo Santos faced Stevie Ray in a lightweight bout. Santos was 39 years old with a record of 16-3-1, and Ray was 29 with a record of 22-8. Santos was on a 4-fight winning streak and Ray was coming off a win. Santos stopped Stevie Ray via KO in the 1st round.
3. Leonardo Santos draws with Norman Parke
On March 23, 2014 Leonardo Santos faced Norman Parke in a lightweight bout. Santos was 34 years old with a record of 12-3, and Parke was 27 with a record of 19-2. Santos was on a 6-fight winning streak and Parke was on a 9-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
4. Leonardo Santos KOs Kevin Lee
On December 12, 2015 Leonardo Santos faced Kevin Lee in a lightweight bout. Santos was 35 years old with a record of 14-3-1, and Lee was 23 with a record of 11-1. Santos was on a 2-fight winning streak and Lee was on a 4-fight winning streak. Santos stopped Kevin Lee via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Leonardo Santos defeats Efraín Escudero
On September 13, 2014 Leonardo Santos faced Efraín Escudero in a lightweight bout. Santos was 34 years old with a record of 12-3-1, and Escudero was 28 with a record of 22-8. Escudero was coming off a win. Santos won via unanimous decision.
6. Leonardo Santos submits William Macário
On June 8, 2013 Leonardo Santos fought William Macário for the The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2 welterweight title. Santos was 33 years old with a record of 11-3, and Macário was 21 with a record of 6-0. Santos was on a 5-fight winning streak and Macário was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Santos submitted William Macário via arm-triangle choke in the 2nd round. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
7. Leonardo Santos loses to Grant Dawson via KO
On March 20, 2021 Leonardo Santos faced Grant Dawson in a lightweight bout. Santos was 41 years old with a record of 18-3-1, and Dawson was 27 with a record of 16-1. Santos was on a 6-fight winning streak and Dawson was on a 7-fight winning streak. Dawson stopped Santos via KO in the 3rd round.