Heliton dos Santos: Brazil’s Ranked Featherweight Contender
At 34 years old, Heliton dos Santos carries the grit of Manaus into every cage. Standing 5'6" (168 cm) and competing in featherweight, dos Santos owns a 23-8-1 record that anchors him at No. 37 in the Central & South America MMA rankings. A native of Amazonas, he has earned spots in the Brazil, Brazil Southeast and Brazil North sub-regional standings by meeting the promotion’s requirement of at least two fights in each area over his last six bouts.
Dos Santos first turned pro more than a decade ago and has become a fixture on Brazil’s domestic scene. His willingness to travel between the Amazon and the densely fought corridors of Southeast Brazil has kept him active—but also tested him against a variety of opponents. With back-to-back fights at featherweight to close out his schedule, dos Santos has cemented his place among regional contenders in MMA’s 145-pound class.
