Thiago Santos

"Marreta"

22-13-0★ 7bonuses

BrazilLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Denis Goltsov · TKO · Jun 13, 2024

22-13-0 · 16 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Denis GoltsovTKO · R1 2:22

PFLPFL 4: 2024 Regular Season·June 13, 2024

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Thiago Santos holds a professional MMA record of 22-13-0. Santos has won 22 fights: 15 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 13 career losses, 5 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Santos lands 3.72 significant strikes per minute with 48% accuracy and averages 0.88 takedowns per 15 minutes. Santos also has 1 recorded knuckle-mma bout. Most recent fight: June 13, 2024. Tracked organizations: PFL, UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'2"188 cm
Weight: 205 lbs93 kg
Reach: 76"193 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Jan 7, 1984
Age: 42
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Career history

LOSS
vs Denis Goltsov
PFL 4: 2024 Regular Season· Jun 13, 2024· Heavyweight· 22-13 vs 34-8
TKO
R1 · 2:22
LOSS
vs Yoel Romero
PFL vs Bellator: CHAMPS· Feb 24, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 22-12 vs 16-7
DEC
R3 · 5:00
NC
vs Rob Wilkinson
PFL 1: 2023 Regular Season· Apr 1, 2023· Light Heavyweight· 22-11 vs 17-2
NC
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Jamahal Hill
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Hill· Aug 6, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 22-11 vs 11-1
TKO
R4 · 2:31
FOTN
LOSS
vs Magomed Ankalaev
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Ankalaev· Mar 12, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 22-10 vs 17-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Johnny Walker
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Walker· Oct 2, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 22-9 vs 18-6
UD
R5 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Aleksandar Rakic
UFC 259: Blachowicz vs Adesanya· Mar 6, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 21-9 vs 14-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Glover Teixeira
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Teixeira· Nov 7, 2020· Light Heavyweight· 21-8 vs 32-7
SUB
R3 · 1:49
LOSS
vs Jon JonesTitle bout
UFC 239: Jones vs Santos· Jul 6, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 21-7 vs 25-1
SD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jan Blachowicz
UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Santos· Feb 23, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 21-6 vs 23-8
TKO
R3 · 0:39
POTN
WIN
vs Jimi Manuwa
UFC 231: Holloway vs Ortega· Dec 8, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 20-6 vs 17-5
TKO
R2 · 0:41
POTN
WIN
vs Eryk Anders
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Anders· Sep 22, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 19-6 vs 11-2
TKO
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Kevin Holland
UFC 227: Dillashaw vs Garbrandt 2· Aug 4, 2018· Middleweight· 18-6 vs 13-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs David Branch
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Lee· Apr 21, 2018· Middleweight· 17-6 vs 22-4
TKO
R1 · 2:30
WIN
vs Anthony Smith
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Anders· Feb 4, 2018· Middleweight· 17-5 vs 28-13
TKO
R2 · 1:03
FOTN
WIN
vs Jack Hermansson
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Machida· Oct 29, 2017· Middleweight· 16-5 vs 16-4
TKO
R1 · 4:59
WIN
vs Gerald Meerschaert
UFC 213: Romero vs Whittaker· Jul 8, 2017· Middleweight· 15-5 vs 27-9
TKO
R2 · 2:04
WIN
vs Jack Marshman
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Browne· Feb 19, 2017· Middleweight· 14-5 vs 21-6
TKO
R2 · 2:21
POTN
LOSS
vs Eric Spicely
UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs Lansberg· Sep 24, 2016· Middleweight· 13-5 vs 9-1
SUB
R1 · 2:58
LOSS
vs Gegard Mousasi
UFC 200: Tate vs Nunes· Jul 9, 2016· Middleweight· 13-4 vs 39-6-2
TKO
R1 · 4:32
WIN
vs Nate Marquardt
UFC 198: Werdum vs Miocic· May 14, 2016· Middleweight· 13-3 vs 34-16-2
TKO
R1 · 3:39
WIN
vs Elias Theodorou
UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs VanZant· Dec 10, 2015· Middleweight· 12-3 vs 11-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Steve Bosse
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Romero· Jun 27, 2015· Middleweight· 11-3 vs 10-2
TKO
R1 · 0:29
POTN
WIN
vs Andy Enz
UFC 183: Silva vs Diaz· Jan 31, 2015· Middleweight· 10-3 vs 10-4
TKO
R1 · 1:56
LOSS
vs Uriah Hall
UFC 175: Weidman vs Machida· Jul 5, 2014· Middleweight· 9-3 vs 9-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ronny Markes
UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Henderson 2· Mar 23, 2014· Middleweight· 9-2 vs 14-3
TKO
R1 · 0:53
LOSS
vs Cezar Ferreira
UFC 163: Aldo vs Korean Zombie· Aug 3, 2013· Middleweight· 8-2 vs 6-2
SUB
R1 · 0:47
WIN
vs Dennis Figueira
WOCS 20· Jul 27, 2012· 8-1 vs 2-3
TKO
LOSS
vs Vicente Luque
Maranhao Regional· Apr 28, 2012· 7-1 vs 4-2-1
TKO
WIN
vs Junior Vidal
Watch Out Combat Show· Mar 3, 2012· 7-0 vs 2-7
TKO
WIN
vs Eneas Souza
Watch Out Combat Show· Dec 17, 2011· 6-0 vs 0-1
SUB
WIN
vs Marcos Viggiani
Maranhao Regional· Nov 26, 2011· 5-0 vs 2-3
DEC
WIN
vs Rafael Braga
Rio de Janeiro Regional· Aug 13, 2011· 4-0 vs 1-1
TKO
WIN
vs Mauricio Chueke
Watch Out Combat Show· Jul 23, 2011· 3-0 vs 3-2
DEC
WIN
vs Gabriel Barreiro
Rio de Janeiro Regional· Apr 16, 2011· 2-0 vs 0-1
TKO
WIN
vs Guilherme Benedito Nunes
Watch Out Combat Show· Dec 10, 2010· 1-0 vs 0-1
DEC

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Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseMuay ThaiCapoeiraBJJ

Champion · Rio de Janeiro State Championship
Champion · Copa Interclubes Rio de Janeiro · weight class and absolute
Black belt · Muay Thai
Green Rope · Capoeira
Started in Capoeira

Camp

TATA Fight Team · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Valor Training Center / Ricardo Almeida BJJ · Hamilton, New Jersey, United States
American Top Team · Coconut Creek, Florida, United States Former

Coaches

Mestre Philip · Head coach

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (255 fighters)

Granite Base

97 · top 2% in division

Punch power98

Kick power97

Punch speed96

Kick speed96

Accuracy96

Takedowns55

Ground striking98

Submissions46

Chin95

Body strength97

Cardio65

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 22-13-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.53per min

48% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.78per min

54% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.77per 15 min

33% success

Takedowns stuffed60%

Submission attempts0.1per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 14-10-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.72per min

48% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.57per min

54% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.88per 15 min

33% success

Takedowns stuffed66%

Submission attempts0.1per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Thiago Santos sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Thiago Santos has won 7 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $350,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×3★ Performance of the Night ×4

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Thiago Santos earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Thiago Santos's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #1 Light Heavyweight
First ranked: May 16, 2016
Times ranked: 205

Middleweight

Light Heavyweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1692▼11
Peak: 1823Feb 23, 2019
Rated fights: 35

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Frequently asked questions

When does Thiago Santos fight next?

Thiago Santos has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Thiago Santos's record?

Thiago Santos's professional MMA record is 22-13-0.

Who is Thiago Santos fighting next?

Thiago Santos's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Thiago Santos fight last?

Thiago Santos most recently fought Denis Goltsov at PFL 4: 2024 Regular Season on Thursday, June 13, 2024, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Thiago Santos fight in?

Thiago Santos fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Thiago Santos have?

Thiago Santos has 15 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Thiago Santos won?

Thiago Santos has won 7 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Fight of the Night, 4× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Thiago Santos?

Thiago Santos is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.

How much does Thiago Santos weigh?

Thiago Santos weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).

What is Thiago Santos's reach?

Thiago Santos has a reach of 76" (193 cm).

How old is Thiago Santos?

Thiago Santos is 42 years old (born Jan 7, 1984).

Where is Thiago Santos from?

Thiago Santos is from Brazil.

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CAREER SUMMARY