Erberth Santos

Erberth Santos
Erberth Santos de Mesquita
BornErberth Santos de Mesquita
(1994-02-17) February 17, 1994
Zé Doca, Maranhão, Brazil
Other namesDino[1]
Nationality Brazil
StyleBrazilian jiu-jitsu
RankBlack belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Luiz Guigo

Erberth Santos de Mesquita (born February 17, 1994 in Zé Doca, Brazil) is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor, a black belt under Luiz Guigo, and the 2017 IBJJF World Champion in the super-heavyweight division.[2]

Biography

Santos moved at a young age to the city of Boa Vista, Roraima. He began training jiu-jitsu at the age of nine under the influence of his former brother-in-law, MMA fighter Fabiano Silva ("Jacarezinho"). He started training in the social project of the PF Team Association, coordinated by professor Pedro Freitas, which teaches jiu-jitsu to children in Roraima's capital.[3]

In 2017, Santos founded his own team, the "Esquadrão Brasileiro de Jiu Jitsu", in São Paulo.[4]

World Jiu-Jitsu Championship

In 2016, he reached the final of the absolute division against Marcus Almeida, losing 6–4, which gave Almeida his fourth absolute world title.[5]

In 2017, Santos became world champion in the super-heavyweight division by defeating Bernardo Faria.[2]

Controversies

In 2015, Santos elbowed his opponent during a competition, starting a brawl.[6] In 2017, he was again involved in altercations, including an incident with Alexandre Vieira.[7]

The year 2018 was particularly difficult for Santos. He was submitted by the Norwegian newly-promoted black belt Tommy Langaker at the European Championship, after allegedly kicking Langaker in the face moments before being submitted.[8][9] He was later defeated again by Polish competitor Adam Wardziński at ACB Jiu Jitsu, in a match where Santos appeared to quit after falling behind. After these defeats, Santos announced that he would take time off from competition to focus on his academy.[10]

In February 2019, Santos faced Felipe Preguiça at the BJJ Stars event. In the weeks leading up to the match and even during the weigh-ins, Santos engaged in heavy trash talk. Early in the fight, he complained of knee pain and received medical attention, but then began arguing with someone in the crowd. Moments later, he left the mat and charged into the audience, starting a brawl. Event staff and spectators attempted to restrain him, and Santos was removed from the venue. The victory was awarded to Felipe Preguiça by disqualification.[11][12][13][14]

On August 24, 2023, Erberth Santos and fellow fighter André Pessoa were arrested in Boituva, São Paulo, accused of committing at least four cases of rape and a series of robberies, involving knives, threats, and assaults, in several cities in Mato Grosso do Sul. Both Santos and Pessoa confessed to the crimes, and 26 cell phones were seized from them.[15][16]

On August 25, 2023, the court ordered preventive detention for Santos and Pessoa, and they were transferred to the Dr. Antônio de Souza Neto penitentiary in Sorocaba, São Paulo, to await trial.[17]

On November 16, 2024, Santos and Pessoa were sentenced to 14 years in prison.[18]

References

  1. ^ "Erberth Santos". BJJ Heroes. Retrieved February 24, 2019.
  2. ^ a b Globoesporte (June 7, 2017). "Erberth Santos é campeão mundial de jiu-jitsu, na Califórnia, EUA" (in Portuguese). Retrieved February 24, 2019.
  3. ^ Globoesporte (January 31, 2016). "'Estou vivo': do mundo do crime aos tatames, campeão renasce no jiu-jítsu" (in Portuguese). Retrieved February 24, 2019.
  4. ^ TATAME (September 21, 2019). "Erberth anuncia saída da Almeida JJ, criação de própria equipe e planos para subir de peso; veja" (in Portuguese). Retrieved February 24, 2019.
  5. ^ Graciemag (June 6, 2016). "Mundial da IBJJF 2016: tetra Buchecha vence Erberth na final do absoluto faixa-preta" (in Portuguese). Retrieved February 24, 2019.
  6. ^ BJJ Eastern Europe (May 17, 2015). "Erberth Santos Involved in Massive Brawl at Competition, DQ'd, Woman Kicked in Face". Retrieved February 24, 2019.
  7. ^ BJJ Eastern Europe (April 4, 2017). "Erberth Santos B*tchslapped by Alexandre Vieira at Rio Fall Open". Retrieved February 24, 2019.
  8. ^ "(Video )Tommy Langaker Tapped out Erberth Santos With a triangle choke". www.bjjee.com. 20 January 2018.
  9. ^ "European Open 2018 Absolute Results, Atos Close Out in Submission Fest!". www.bjjheroes.com.
  10. ^ TATAME (May 29, 2018). "Erberth expõe ausência do Mundial e diz: 'Eu vou ganhar peso e absoluto em 2019'" (in Portuguese). Retrieved February 24, 2019.
  11. ^ "Erberth Santos banned by BJJ Stars after initiating brawl in the crowd". www.mmafighting.com. 24 February 2019.
  12. ^ "Erberth Santos Brings Sport Into Disrepute By Instigating Brawl in Brazil". www.flograppling.com. 24 February 2019.
  13. ^ "Erberth Santos Brawl With Felipe Pena: DQs, Bans & Chaos". bjj-world.com. 25 February 2019.
  14. ^ "Watch: The Worst of Erberth Santos Acting Psychotic Over The Years". www.bjjee.com. 7 September 2020.
  15. ^ "Tricampeão mundial de jiu-jítsu é preso em SP por série de estupros e sequência de roubos em MS". G1 (in Portuguese). August 24, 2023. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
  16. ^ "Tricampeão mundial de jiu-jitsu é preso acusado de série de estupros e roubos". UOL (in Portuguese). August 24, 2023. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
  17. ^ "Lutadores de jiu-jítsu presos por suspeita de estupros e roubos são transferidos para presídio em Sorocaba". G1 (in Portuguese). August 25, 2023. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
  18. ^ "Tricampeão mundial de jiu-jítsu é condenado a mais de 14 anos de prisão por estupro e roubo em MS". G1 (in Portuguese). November 16, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
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