Iliarde Santos (born September 25, 1980) is a Brazilian

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currently competing in the

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division. A professional competitor since 2006, he has competed for the

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, Titan FC, and Jungle Fight.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Santos started his professional career in 2006. Until 2011, he fought mainly for local promotions in

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Jungle Fight

Santos obtained two victories and one loss in the

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before a bantamweight title eliminator match against Luciano Aparecido on July 30, 2011, at ''Jungle Fight 30'', in which he won via TKO in the very first round. Santos next faced John Lineker on October 22, 2011, at ''Jungle Fight 32'' for the Jungle Fight bantamweight title. He lost via split decision.

Iron Fight Combat title and UFC contract

Santos faced Alan Barros on September 1, 2012, at ''Iron Fight Combat 1'' for the Iron Fight Combat bantamweight title. He won via TKO in round one. In 2012, Santos has amassed a total of six victories, including a victory over Leandro Higo, and in 2013 he signed with the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Santos made his promotional debut replacing an injured Marcos Vinicius against Iuri Alcântara on May 18, 2013, at '' UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold''. He lost via TKO in the first round. Santos next moved down to flyweight and faced Ian McCall on August 3, 2013, at '' UFC 163''. He lost via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28), and the performance earned both participants ''Fight of the Night'' honors. Santos next faced

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on October 9, 2013, at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round and was subsequently released from the promotion following the loss.

Titan Fighting Championship

In January 2014, Santos signed with Titan Fighting Championship. Santos is expected to take on fellow UFC veteran

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in April.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

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** Fight of the Night (one time) vs. Ian McCall *Iron Fight Combat **Iron Fight Combat bantamweight title (one time)

Mixed martial arts record

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