Light Heavyweight

Thiago

"Marreta"

Santos

L KO
Santos
VS
OPPONENT
Jamahal Hill
KO/TKO Elbows
August 06, 2022
L UD
Santos
VS
OPPONENT
Magomed Ankalaev
U-DEC
March 12, 2022
W UD
Santos
VS
OPPONENT
Johnny Walker
U-DEC
October 02, 2021
L UD
Santos
VS
OPPONENT
Aleksandar Rakic
U-DEC
March 06, 2021
L SUB
Santos
VS
OPPONENT
Glover Teixeira
SUB Rear Naked Choke
November 07, 2020
22
WINS
11
LOSSES
0
DRAWS
AGE
42
HEIGHT
188 cm
WEIGHT
93 kg
REACH
193 cm
LEG REACH
42.5 cm
COUNTRY
Brazil

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

Thiago Santos has become one of the most feared names in the division with 22 wins in the Fight Arena ecosystem. They showcase a relentless pace in the Octagon with their fighting style: Striker.

Q & A

Q: UFC HistoryUFC on ESPN
ANSWER: (8/6/22) Santos was stopped by Jamahal Hill via strikes at 2:31 of the fourth roundUFC Fight Night(3/12/22) Santos lost a five round unanimous decision to Magomed AnkalaevUFC Fight Night(10/2/21) Santos won a five round unanimous decision over Johnny WalkerUFC 259(3/6/21) Santos lost a three round unanimous decision to Aleksandar RakicUFC on ESPN(11/7/20) Santos was submitted by Glover Teixeira via rear naked choke at 1:49 of the third roundUFC 239(7/6/19) Santos lost a five round split decision to Jon Jones in a fight for the UFC light heavyweight titleUFC Fight Night(2/23/19) Santos stopped Jan Blachowicz via strikes at :39 of the third roundUFC 231(12/8/18) Santos knocked out Jimi Manuwa at :41 of the second roundUFC Fight Night(9/22/18) Santos defeated Eryk Anders via TKO (doctor stoppage) at 5:00 of round threeUFC 227(8/4/18) Santos won a three round unanimous decision over Kevin HollandUFC Fight Night(4/21/18) Santos was knocked out by David Branch at 2:30 of the first roundUFC Fight Night(2/3/18) Santos stopped Anthony Smith via strikes at 1:03 of the second roundUFC Fight Night(10/28/17) Santos stopped Jack Hermansson via strikes at 4:59 of the first roundUFC 213(7/8/17) Santos stopped Gerald Meerschaert via strikes at 2:04 of the second roundUFC Fight Night(2/19/17) Santos stopped Jack Marshman via strikes at 2:21 of the second roundUFC Fight Night(9/24/16) Santos was submitted by Eric Spicely via rear naked choke at 2:58 of the first roundUFC 200(7/9/16) Santos was knocked out by Gegard Mousasi at 4:32 of the first roundUFC 198(5/14/16) Santos knocked out Nate Marquardt at 3:39 of the first roundUFC Fight Night(12/10/15) Santos won a three round unanimous decision over Elias TheodorouUFC Fight Night(6/27/15) Santos knocked out Steve Bosse at :29 of the first roundUFC 183(1/31/15) Santos stopped Andy Enz via strikes at 1:56 of the first roundUFC 175(7/5/14) Santos lost a three round unanimous decision to Uriah HallUFC Fight Night(3/23/14) Santos stopped Ronny Markes via strikes at :53 of the first roundUFC 163(8/3/13) Santos was submitted by Cezar Ferreira via guillotine choke at :47 of the first round
Q: The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil, Season 2
ANSWER: On episode nine (quarterfinals), Santos lost a unanimous decision to Leonardo SantosOn episode eight, Santos won a unanimous decision over Pedro IrieOn episode one, Santos won a majority decision over Gil Freitas
Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?
ANSWER: After eight years in capoeira. I always liked sports, I saw capoeira, and it was close to home so I started training. Then I wanted something more aggressive and I migrated to pro Muay Thai and I really found myself.What ranks and titles have you held?Two-time state champion in Muay Thai, weight class and absolute champion of jiu-jitsu interclub of Rio de Janeiro. Muay Thai black belt, Jiu-Jitsu purple belt and Capoeira green rope.Do you have any heroes?My dad is my hero for everything he did in life and for me. All I have is because of him, and his right way of being and acting has always been an example for me.What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?It’s the realization of part of a dream. The only part missing is becoming the champion.Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?Yes, I made it up to the third administration period.What was your job before you started fighting?Brazilian army paratrooperFavorite grappling technique: Double legFavorite Striking technique: High kick

STRIKING ANALYSIS

STRIKING ACCURACY48%
STRIKING DEFENSE53%
LANDED/MIN
3.72
STRIKES PER MINUTE
ABSORBED/MIN
2.57
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTE

GRAPPLING & WRESTLING

TAKEDOWN ACCURACY33%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE65%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
0.88
15 MIN AVERAGE
SUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
0.1
15 MIN AVERAGE

GENERAL ANALYSIS

UFC RECORD
14 W - 10 L
ACTIVE STREAK
-2 Losses
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)11
Submission0
Decision3
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)3
Submission3
Decision4
FIGHTING STYLE Striker
STANCE Orthodox
UFC DEBUT Aug. 4, 2013