NAME - Evangelista Santos
BORN - Cyborg
FIGHTING OUT OF - Chute Boxe Academy - Curitiba, Brazil
AGE - 31
WEIGHT - 185 LBS
HEIGHT - 5 FT 10 IN
MMA RECORD - 16-13
FIGHTER INFO
A veteran of international MMA organizations, Santos is part of the famous Chute Box Academy, boasting a roster of impressive former members, such as Mauricio and Murilo Rua, Anderson Silva, and Wanderlei Silva. Santos is the husband of fellow Strikeforce fighter Cristiane Santos, with whom he shares the nickname "Cyborg". Santos is widely known for his thrilling match against knockout artist Melvin Manhoef, which went back and forth with both fighters constantly throwing heavy punches. While both fighters were visibly exhausted, Manhoef eventually knocked out Santos in the second round.
A veteran of international MMA organizations, Santos is part of the famous Chute Box Academy, boasting a roster of impressive former members, such as Mauricio and Murilo Rua, Anderson Silva, and Wanderlei Silva. Santos is the husband of fellow Strikeforce fighter Cristiane Santos, with whom he shares the nickname "Cyborg". Santos is widely known for his thrilling match against knockout artist Melvin Manhoef, which went back and forth with both fighters constantly throwing heavy punches. While both fighters were visibly exhausted, Manhoef eventually knocked out Santos in the second round.
