Quick Info
| Profession | Mixed martial artist |
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| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Date of Birth | 30/01/1984 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Caçador, Santa Catarina, Brazil |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Junior dos Santos
16/05/2026
Junior dos Santos returned to action against Robelis Despaigne at MVP MMA 1 on 16 May 2026. He was stopped by first-round knockout in the heavyweight bout. This result was reported in coverage of the event and is the latest significant fight outcome for him.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Former UFC Heavyweight Champion and one of the most prominent heavyweight MMA fighters from Brazil |
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| Nickname | Cigano |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (approx.) |
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| Weight Class | Heavyweight |
| Fighting Style | Boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu |
| Reach | 77 in (approx.) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Visana Piccozi (m. 2003, div. 2013) |
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Family
| Raised by his single mother, Maria, along with two siblings. |
Career
| Debut | UFC debut on 25/10/2008 at UFC 90 |
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| Major Titles | UFC Heavyweight Champion (2011) |
| Notable Wins | Fabricio Werdum, Cain Velasquez, Frank Mir |
| Professional Record | 21-10-0 (16 KOs, 1 submission, 5 decisions; 8 KOs, 1 submission, 1 decision in losses) |
| Current Promotion | Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He began training in jiu-jitsu at age 21. | |
| 2. He won the UFC Heavyweight title by defeating Cain Velasquez by knockout in 2011. | |
| 3. He has also worked in film and appeared in UFC-related productions. | |
| 4. He holds the record for the longest winning streak in UFC heavyweight history with nine consecutive victories from 2008 to 2012. | |
| 5. He has also appeared as a professional wrestler with All Elite Wrestling. |
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