William Francisco da Silva Macário (born July 1, 1991)[1] is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing as a welterweight.
Macário is from Brazil and was first exposed to mixed martial arts growing up, watching PRIDE fights, and was a fan of Wanderlei Silva and Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira, who were both champions in their respective divisions.
Macario compiled an undefeated professional record of 6–0 before being invited to compete on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2.
[4] He won his elimination fight to get into the TUF house, defeating Roberto Corvo by TKO in round 1.
Over the course of the show, Santos defeated Thiago Marreta by unanimous decision and Tiago Alves by TKO to reach the semifinals.
[7] However, Macário was removed from the bout for undisclosed reasons and replaced by returning veteran Tim Means.
[12] However, Macário pulled out of the bout in late September citing injury and was replaced by James Moontasri.
Macário made his promotional debut against Ramiz Brahimaj at LFA 47 and lost by way of guillotine choke in the second round.