According to Lance’s information, the Brazilian entered the water at 10:00 local time, after which he never resurfaced. Search and rescue operations immediately commenced. Currently, dos Santos’ body has not been found.
As the police report, the fighter was swimming in a dangerous section of the river where the current is strong at depth. Most likely, dos Santos fell into a deep drop-off, after which the current carried him upstream.
The 45-year-old athlete has 44 victories, 25 losses, and one draw in mixed martial arts to his credit.
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