Cristiano Souza

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Cristiano Souza
Born (1982-08-02) August 2, 1982 (age 40)
Brazil
Other namesSoldier Boy, Soldado
Nationality Brazilian
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Welterweight
Reach72 in (183 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Boca Raton, Florida
Team American Top Team
Rank  Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  Black belt in Capoeira
Mixed martial arts record
Total9
Wins7
By knockout3
By submission3
By decision1
Losses2
By knockout1
By submission1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Cristiano Souza (born August 2, 1982) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who currently competes for the Bellator Fighting Championships in the Welterweight Division. He was a fighter on the first season of Fight Master: Bellator MMA

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Mixed martial arts career

Bellator Fighting Championships

On September 17, 2011, Souza made his Bellator debut defeating John Kelly at Bellator 50 via unanimous decision.

On November 9, 2012, Souza defeated Robert Otani at Bellator 80 via knockout due to punches in round one.

Fight Master: Bellator MMA

On May 6, 2013, it was announced that Souza would be featured as a participant on Bellator Fighting Championships reality TV show Fight Master: Bellator MMA, competing as a Welterweight. [1]

In his elimination fight to get on the show, Souza defeated Steve Montgomery via knockout in the first round. During the team selection, Souza chose Randy Couture to be his coach. In his preliminary fight, Souza faced Evan Cutts. Despite controlling a majority of the fight, Souza lost to Cutts via triangle choke submission in the second round.

Bellator Return

Souza came back at Bellator 106 and was scheduled to fight Karo Parisyan but Parisyan withdrew due to injury and was replaced with Alejandro Gracia. Souza controlled the first two rounds before taking down and submitting Gracia via rear naked choke in the third round.

In March 2014, Souza entered the Bellator Season 10 Welterweight tournament as a replacement. [2] He faced Sam Oropeza in the opening round at Bellator 112 and lost via TKO in the first round.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
9 matches7 wins2 losses
By knockout31
By submission31
By decision10
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss7–2Jose CaceresSubmission (rear-naked choke)Fight Time 35February 1, 201722:45 Miami, Florida, United States
Loss7–1 Sam Oropeza TKO (punches) Bellator 112 March 14, 201413:07 Hammond, Indiana, United StatesBellator Season 10 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinals
Win7–0Alejandro GraciaSubmission (rear naked choke) Bellator 106 November 2, 201333:06 Long Beach, California, United States
Win6–0Robert OtaniTKO (punches) Bellator 80 November 9, 201212:46 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win5–0John KellyDecision (unanimous) Bellator 50 September 17, 201135:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win4–0Alex RojasSubmission (guillotine choke)CFA 1: The TitleMay 6, 201123:19 Miami, Florida, United States
Win3–0Rory ShallcrossKO (punches)AFO 11: FusionFebruary 19, 201111:37 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win2–0Andrew FlickengerSubmission (rear naked choke)AOF 8: FuryMay 22, 201012:12 Estero, Florida, United States
Win1–0Pedro RubioKO (punches)AOF 5: Rumble at Robarts 5October 23, 200911:39 Sarasota, Florida, United StatesMMA debut

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