Fighter details| Name | Junior dos Santos (Men) |
| Nickname | Cigano |
| Current streak (last 5) |
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| Date of birth | Jan 30, 1984 (42 years old) |
| Weight class | Heavyweight |
| Personal links | Instagram X |
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Fighter bioJunior Dos Santos – General Profile
Junior “Cigano” Dos Santos is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC’s heavyweight division. A former UFC Heavyweight Champion, he is known for his devastating boxing, knockout power, and compact athletic frame, which allowed him to excel in one of the toughest weight classes in the sport.
MMA Career
Dos Santos made his UFC debut in 2008 and rose quickly through the ranks, eventually capturing the heavyweight title in 2011. During his career, he earned notable victories while also facing high-level opposition in the UFC. His journey reflects both the power he brought to the cage and the resilience required at the highest level of MMA.
Fighting Style
Junior Dos Santos is a striking specialist with a boxing-driven attacking approach. He utilized sharp head movement, powerful overhand rights and hooks, and excellent punch execution to finish fights. Though less often seen wrestling, his striking fundamentals and elite timing made him a constant threat when the fight stayed standing.
Fights
23
Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 69.7% of the fights were recovered.
FAQLast update : 2025-11-05 22:28:00
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Tim Elliott | 21-14 |
| Steve Erceg Astro Boy | 14-4 |
| Carlos Prates Carlao | 24-7 |
| Rafa Garcia Gifted | 19-4 |
| Youssef Zalal The Moroccan Devil | 18-6 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Melvin Manhoef No Mercy | 32-17 |
| Dequan Townsend The Tarantula | 26-13 |
| Jeremy Lang The Landlord | 21-2 |
| Kamaru Usman The Nigerian Nightmare | 21-4 |
| Chas Skelly The Scrapper | 19-3 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Benson Henderson Smooth | 30-12 |
| Chad Mendes Money | 18-5 |
| Belal Muhammad Remember the Name | 24-5 |
| Melissa Croden Scare | 8-3 |
| Charles Jourdain Air | 18-8 |
| Alexa Grasso | 17-5 |
| Paddy Pimblett The Baddy | 23-4 |
| Iwo Baraniewski Rudy | 8-0 |
| Dong Hoon Choi | 9-0 |
| Chase Hooper The Dream | 16-5 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Alistair Overeem The Demolition Man | 47-19 |
| Alexander Volkov Drago | 39-11 |
| Ben Rothwell | 39-14 |
| Josh Barnett The Warmaster | 35-8 |
| Andrei Arlovski The Pit Bull | 34-24 |
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