Fighter

Thiago Santos

"Marreta"

22-13-0★ 7bonuses Brazil

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pro-knuckle-mma 1-0

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Thiago Santos holds a professional MMA record of 22-13-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 40 bouts on record. Thiago Santos has won 24 fights: 15 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 15 career losses, 5 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Thiago Santos lands 3.72 significant strikes per minute with 48% accuracy and averages 0.88 takedowns per 15 minutes. Thiago Santos also has 1 recorded knuckle-mma bout. Most recent fight: June 12, 2024. Tracked organizations: PFL, UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'2"188 cm
Weight: 205 lbs93 kg
Reach: 76"193 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1984-01-07
Age: 42
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (229 fighters)

One-Shot Power

99 · best in division

Granite Base

96 · top 1% in division

Punch power99

Kick power97

Punch speed97

Kick speed97

Accuracy96

Takedowns48

Ground striking99

Submissions49

Chin89

Body strength96

Cardio67

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 22-11-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.72per min

48% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.57per min

53% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.88per 15 min

33% success

Takedowns stuffed65%

Submission attempts0.1per 15 min

Bonus résumé

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

★ FOTN ×3★ POTN ×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 our model's estimate of what Thiago Santos earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Denis Goltsov
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2024 Regular Season· Jun 12, 2024· Heavyweight· 22-12 vs 33-8
TKO
R1 · 2:22
LOSS
vs Yoel Romero
PFLPFL Super Fights - PFL vs. Bellator Champs· Feb 23, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 22-11 vs 15-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
NC
vs Rob Wilkinson
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2023 Regular Season· Mar 31, 2023· Light Heavyweight· 22-11 vs 17-2
DEC
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Jamahal Hill
UFCUFC Fight Night: Santos vs Hill· Aug 6, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 22-10 vs 10-1
TKO
R4 · 2:31
FOTN
LOSS
vs Magomed Ankalaev
UFCUFC Fight Night: Santos vs Ankalaev· Mar 12, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 22-9 vs 16-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Johnny Walker
UFCUFC Fight Night: Santos vs Walker· Oct 2, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 21-9 vs 18-5
UD
R5 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Aleksandar Rakic
UFCUFC 259: Blachowicz vs Adesanya· Mar 6, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 21-8 vs 13-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Glover Teixeira
UFCUFC Fight Night: Santos vs Teixeira· Nov 8, 2020· Light Heavyweight· 21-7 vs 31-7
SUB
R3 · 1:49
LOSS
vs Jon JonesTitle bout
UFCUFC 239: Jones vs Santos· Jul 7, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 21-6 vs 24-1
SD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jan Blachowicz
UFCUFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Santos· Feb 23, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 20-6 vs 23-7
TKO
R3 · 0:39
POTN
WIN
vs Jimi Manuwa
UFCUFC 231: Holloway vs Ortega· Dec 9, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 19-6 vs 17-4
TKO
R2 · 0:41
POTN
WIN
vs Eryk Anders
UFCUFC Fight Night: Santos vs Anders· Sep 23, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 18-6 vs 11-1
TKO
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Kevin Holland
UFCUFC 227: Dillashaw vs Garbrandt 2· Aug 4, 2018· Middleweight· 17-6 vs 13-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs David Branch
UFCUFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Lee· Apr 22, 2018· Middleweight· 17-5 vs 21-4
TKO
R1 · 2:30
WIN
vs Anthony Smith
UFCUFC Fight Night: Machida vs Anders· Feb 4, 2018· Middleweight· 16-5 vs 28-12
TKO
R2 · 1:03
FOTN
WIN
vs Jack Hermansson
UFCUFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Machida· Oct 29, 2017· Middleweight· 15-5 vs 16-3
TKO
R1 · 4:59
WIN
vs Gerald Meerschaert
UFCUFC 213: Romero vs Whittaker· Jul 9, 2017· Middleweight· 14-5 vs 27-8
TKO
R2 · 2:04
WIN
vs Jack Marshman
UFCUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Browne· Feb 20, 2017· Middleweight· 13-5 vs 21-5
TKO
R2 · 2:21
POTN
LOSS
vs Eric Spicely
UFCUFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs Lansberg· Sep 25, 2016· Middleweight· 13-4 vs 8-1
SUB
R1 · 2:58
LOSS
vs Gegard Mousasi
UFCUFC 200: Tate vs Nunes· Jul 10, 2016· Middleweight· 13-3 vs 38-6-2
TKO
R1 · 4:32
WIN
vs Nate Marquardt
UFCUFC 198: Werdum vs Miocic· May 15, 2016· Middleweight· 12-3 vs 34-15-2
TKO
R1 · 3:39
WIN
vs Elias Theodorou
UFCUFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs VanZant· Dec 10, 2015· Middleweight· 11-3 vs 11-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Steve Bosse
UFCUFC Fight Night: Machida vs Romero· Jun 27, 2015· Middleweight· 10-3 vs 10-1
TKO
R1 · 0:29
POTN
WIN
vs Andy Enz
UFCUFC 183: Silva vs Diaz· Jan 31, 2015· Middleweight· 9-3 vs 10-3
TKO
R1 · 1:56
LOSS
vs Uriah Hall
UFCUFC 175: Weidman vs Machida· Jul 5, 2014· Middleweight· 9-2 vs 8-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ronny Markes
UFCUFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Henderson 2· Mar 23, 2014· Middleweight· 8-2 vs 14-2
TKO
R1 · 0:53
LOSS
vs Cezar Ferreira
UFCUFC 163: Aldo vs Korean Zombie· Aug 3, 2013· Middleweight· 8-1 vs 5-2
SUB
R1 · 0:47
LOSS
vs Leonardo Santos
The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 2· May 19, 2013· Welterweight· 10-2
UD
WIN
vs Pedro Irie
The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 2· May 5, 2013· Welterweight· 9-2
UD
LOSS
vs William Macario
The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 2· Apr 14, 2013· Welterweight· 9-1
UD
WIN
vs Gil De Freitas
The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 2· Mar 17, 2013· Welterweight· 8-1
MD
WIN
vs Dennis Figueira
WOCS 20· Jul 27, 2012· 7-1 vs 2-2
TKO
LOSS
vs Vicente Luque
Maranhao Regional· Apr 28, 2012· 7-0 vs 3-2-1
TKO
WIN
vs Junior Vidal
Watch Out Combat Show· Mar 3, 2012· 6-0 vs 2-6
TKO
WIN
vs Eneas Souza
Watch Out Combat Show· Dec 17, 2011· 5-0 vs 0-0
SUB
WIN
vs Marcos Viggiani
Maranhao Regional· Nov 26, 2011· 4-0 vs 2-2
DEC
WIN
vs Rafael Braga
Rio de Janeiro Regional· Aug 13, 2011· 3-0 vs 1-0
TKO
WIN
vs Mauricio Chueke
Watch Out Combat Show· Jul 23, 2011· 2-0 vs 3-1
DEC
WIN
vs Gabriel Barreiro
Rio de Janeiro Regional· Apr 16, 2011· 1-0 vs 0-0
TKO
WIN
vs Guilherme Benedito Nunes
Watch Out Combat Show· Dec 10, 2010· 0-0 vs 0-0
DEC

Career history data via Tapology.

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: 1697▼11
Peak: 1832Feb 23, 2019
Rated fights: 39

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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 Professional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2024 Regular Season on Wednesday, June 12, 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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