Cristiano Souza

Cristiano Souza
Cristiano Souza
Born	August 2, 1982 (age 42); Brazil
Other names	Soldier Boy, Soldado
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight	170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division	Welterweight
Reach	72 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
Total	9
Wins	7
By knockout	3
By submission	3
By decision	1
Losses	2
By knockout	1
By submission	1
	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

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 matches	7 wins	2 losses
By knockout	3	1
By submission	3	1
By decision	1	0


Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Loss	7–2	Jose Caceres	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Fight Time 35	February 1, 2017	2	2:45	Miami, Florida, United States
Loss	7–1	Sam Oropeza	TKO (punches)	Bellator 112	March 14, 2014	1	3:07	Hammond, Indiana, United States	Bellator Season 10 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinals
Win	7–0	Alejandro Gracia	Submission (rear naked choke)	Bellator 106	November 2, 2013	3	3:06	Long Beach, California, United States
Win	6–0	Robert Otani	TKO (punches)	Bellator 80	November 9, 2012	1	2:46	Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win	5–0	John Kelly	Decision (unanimous)	Bellator 50	September 17, 2011	3	5:00	Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win	4–0	Alex Rojas	Submission (guillotine choke)	CFA 1: The Title	May 6, 2011	2	3:19	Miami, Florida, United States
Win	3–0	Rory Shallcross	KO (punches)	AFO 11: Fusion	February 19, 2011	1	1:37	Tampa, Florida, United States
Win	2–0	Andrew Flickenger	Submission (rear naked choke)	AOF 8: Fury	May 22, 2010	1	2:12	Estero, Florida, United States
Win	1–0	Pedro Rubio	KO (punches)	AOF 5: Rumble at Robarts 5	October 23, 2009	1	1:39	Sarasota, Florida, United States	MMA debut

References

^ "'Fight Master: Bellator MMA' cast unveiled with Riggs, Lozano and 30 others". MMA Junkie. Archived from the original on May 10, 2013. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
^ "War Machine, Riggs, Scanlon out; Bradley, Coy, Souza in Bellator welterweight tournament". themmareport.com. March 8, 2014. Retrieved March 15, 2014.

[1] "'Fight Master: Bellator MMA' cast unveiled with Riggs, Lozano and 30 others". MMA Junkie. Archived from the original on May 10, 2013. Retrieved May 6, 2013.

[2] "War Machine, Riggs, Scanlon out; Bradley, Coy, Souza in Bellator welterweight tournament". themmareport.com. March 8, 2014. Retrieved March 15, 2014.

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