Daniel Santos • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC 320(10/4/25) Santos stopped JooSang Yoo via strikes at :21 of the second round
• UFC 315(5/10/25) Santos won a three round unanimous decision over JeongYeong Lee
• UFC on ESPN(6/3/23) Santos won a three round unanimous decision over Johnny Munoz
• UFC Fight Night(10/1/22) Santos knocked out John Castaneda at 4:28 of the second round
• UFC 273(4/9/22) Santos lost a three round unanimous decision to Julio Arce

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2013

Seven wins by KO, two by submission (armbar, anaconda choke)

Three first round finishes

Has won six of his last seven and four in a row

Origin of nickname: “In my first MMA training session, I still didn't know how to defend takedowns, and instinctively I jumped back and did a very high sprawl, and it was very difficult to put my back on the ground. That's when my trainer said I looked like a cat - Willycat of the Thundercats.”

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

ANSWER: I started training in 2011. I watched a rerun of an Anderson Silva fight, and when I saw him climbing on the Octagon and celebrating, I wanted to feel that emotion, so I started training to be a UFC fighter.

Q: Training

ANSWER: I do two to three daily workouts, sparring and Muay Thai and jiu-jitsu gauntlet

Q: What ranks and titles have you held?

ANSWER: I was champion of the Fatality Arena regional event in Rio de Janeiro.

Q: Do you have any heroes?

ANSWER: Charles Oliveira, Thomas Almeida and Fedor

Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

ANSWER: It's the realization of a dream, the chance to show my potential to the world and be champion, to put my name in MMA history and be an example for many children and show that with dedication they can achieve their dreams just like me.

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: I lived in the countryside and worked in the field.

Q: Specific accomplishments in amateur competition?

ANSWER: 10 amateur fights and 10 Muay Thai wins

Q: Ranks in any martial arts styles:

ANSWER: Black grade in Muay Thai from Kickboxing Academy, jiu-jitsu purple belt