The MMA community is mourning the tragic death of Brazilian fighter Nicolas Santos, who passed The post 19-Year-Old MMA Fighter Nicolas Santos Passes Away first appeared on My MMA News.
Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter Nicolas Santos passed away on October 10 at the age of 19. While an official cause of death has not been confirmed, his gym, Chute Boxe Monstro, shared a tribute highlighting mental health struggles and emphasizing the importance of open conversations surrounding depression.
Santos trained in Curitiba, Brazil, under coach Ed Carlos and had compiled a 4-3 professional MMA record. His final recorded bout took place in March 2026 against Lee Hammond at WOW FC, where he lost via submission.
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