Former MMA fighter and UFC signee Geronimo dos Santos is reportedly dead. As per reports by The Daily Mail, the 45-year-old died due to drowning. This harrowing tragedy happened last Friday when dos Santos disappeared after diving into the Rio Negro in Brazil for a swim.
The municipality of São Gabriel da Cachoeira has confirmed the death of the BKFC veteran, in a statement that reads:
“In this moment of grief, we express our deepest condolences to all family and friends. May God grant them strength and comfort to overcome this great loss.”
Check the statement below:
On December 13, 2025, Geronimo dos Santos and his partner visited one of the freshwater beaches of the Rio Negro.