Evangelista Santos on Skull Fracture: ‘I Have to Respect my Body’

Evangelista Santos has put his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) career on hold. While Santos said he had retired back in January, he isn’t completely ruling out a return some day. The word he uses now is, “suspended.” The last time “Cyborg” fought was back in July 2016. He suffered a skull fracture thanks to […]

Evangelista Santos has put his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) career on hold. While Santos said he had retired back in January, he isn’t completely ruling out a return some day. The word he uses now is, “suspended.” The last time “Cyborg” fought was back in July 2016. He suffered a skull fracture thanks to […]

Evangelista Santos Puts an End to His Career

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A mixed martial arts (MMA) veteran is hanging up his gloves. Evangelista Santos told MMAFighting.com that he is retiring. The Brazilian had 39 professional MMA bouts, compiling a record of 21-18.

“Cyborg” has competed for top tier promotions such as Pride Fighting Championships (Pride FC), Strikeforce, and Bellator. Santos was last seen in the cage against Michael Page. “Cyborg” was brutally knocked out and suffered a fractured skull.

While Santos had the itch to come back, he felt the risks outweighed the rewards:

“I’m feeling really well, never felt anything (after the surgery), but I don’t think I will fight again. I don’t want to risk getting an aftereffect for the rest of my life and don’t be able to pass on my knowledge, and give work to my family.”

When people look back on “Cyborg’s” career, they may see a tough individual who always came to fight. That’s exactly how Santos hopes fans portray his career.

“I want to be remembered as someone who dedicated his life to the sport he loves and always gave his best, and never picked opponents.”

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-3gw_CNrJE

A mixed martial arts (MMA) veteran is hanging up his gloves. Evangelista Santos told MMAFighting.com that he is retiring. The Brazilian had 39 professional MMA bouts, compiling a record of 21-18.

“Cyborg” has competed for top tier promotions such as Pride Fighting Championships (Pride FC), Strikeforce, and Bellator. Santos was last seen in the cage against Michael Page. “Cyborg” was brutally knocked out and suffered a fractured skull.

While Santos had the itch to come back, he felt the risks outweighed the rewards:

“I’m feeling really well, never felt anything (after the surgery), but I don’t think I will fight again. I don’t want to risk getting an aftereffect for the rest of my life and don’t be able to pass on my knowledge, and give work to my family.”

When people look back on “Cyborg’s” career, they may see a tough individual who always came to fight. That’s exactly how Santos hopes fans portray his career.

“I want to be remembered as someone who dedicated his life to the sport he loves and always gave his best, and never picked opponents.”

‘Cyborg’ Santos Reveals Details On Horrific Skull Injury

Bellator 158 went down this past weekend (Sat., July 16, 2016) from the O2 Arena in London, England, and welterweight contender Michael “Venom” Page continued his rise through the ranks with a devastating flying knee knockout of Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos. Unfortunately, the knockout has been plagued by a simply horrific and upsetting injury suffered by

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Bellator 158 went down this past weekend (Sat., July 16, 2016) from the O2 Arena in London, England, and welterweight contender Michael “Venom” Page continued his rise through the ranks with a devastating flying knee knockout of Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos. Unfortunately, the knockout has been plagued by a simply horrific and upsetting injury suffered by Santos, as he left the arena with a fractured skull.

Despite the seriousness of the injury, however, “Cyborg” appears to be in good spirits, as he recently said that ‘nothing happened’, and that MVP ‘only broke the eggshell’. The Brazilian also revealed that his brain is well:

“I’m all right. Nothing happened.” Santos told Combate. “Everyone is so worried about me. They’re making fundraisers, but I don’t need anything. I’m really fine. He only broke the eggshell, but nothing happened to my brain. Bellator didn’t deny me anything, they’re helping me with everything.”

“Cyborg” has yet to go under surgery as of this moment, but he’s actually left the hospital in London and will head back to the United States as he simply felt as if there was no reason to stay in England:

“I didn’t want to stay in the hospital because I didn’t feel anything. I had no reason to stay there. I left and I will wait a couple of days to return to the United States and I’ll have my surgery there. Nobody needs to worry. Everything is fine.”

Details on “Cyborg’s” upcoming surgery are currently unclear at this time, but we here at LowKickMMA wish him the best of luck and a full recovery.

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Video: MVP Scores Flying Knee KO Of “Cyborg” Santos At Bellator 158

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In one of the featured undercard bouts at the Bellator 158 event in London, England on Friday evening, rising contender Michael “Venom” Page continued his career momentum by scoring an impressive flying knee knockout of …

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In one of the featured undercard bouts at the Bellator 158 event in London, England on Friday evening, rising contender Michael “Venom” Page continued his career momentum by scoring an impressive flying knee knockout of longtime MMA contender Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos.

Featured above is footage of the KO, which took place at the 4:31 mark of the second round.

For complete Bellator 158 results, click here.

Michael “Venom” Page vs. Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos Expected For Bellator 158

Michael “Venom” Page finally has a new opponent for the upcoming Bellator 158 event.

MVP (10-0), who was originally scheduled to fight Fernando Gonzalez at the event, which takes place in July, was forced to wait to find out who his new opponent wou…

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Michael “Venom” Page finally has a new opponent for the upcoming Bellator 158 event.

MVP (10-0), who was originally scheduled to fight Fernando Gonzalez at the event, which takes place in July, was forced to wait to find out who his new opponent would be once Gonzalez pulled out of the bout due to injury.

Now, it’s being reported by multiple outlets that Bellator MMA officials have lined up a fight between Michael “Venom” Page and Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos (21-17) for the show.

Bellator 158 is scheduled to take place on July 16, 2016 from the O2 Arena in London, England.

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