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MMA Biography

Junior dos Santos

“JDS”

Brazilian · Fortaleza, Brazil · Born 3 January 1984

Heavyweight
21-7
record
HW
u f c title
16
k o wins
7
win streak

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Brazilian former UFC heavyweight champion whose heavy hands and boxing-first approach produced explosive knockout victories, including a memorable win over Cain Velasquez.

Junior dos Santos is a Brazilian heavyweight and former UFC champion known as 'Cigano' for his exceptional boxing, the finest in the heavyweight division during his prime. His first-round knockout of Cain Velasquez to win the title and his victories over Fabricio Werdum and Frank Mir demonstrate his world-class striking. A genuinely likeable personality known for his sportsmanship, dos Santos is one of the UFC's most respected heavyweights.

Career Journey

Timeline

1984 👶 Born in Fortaleza, Brazil
2023 🏁 Retired from professional sport
Career Timeline — Junior dos Santos
1984
Born in Fortaleza, Brazil
2023
Retired from professional sport