MMA Full Contact

Light Heavyweight

Thiago Santos

"Marreta"

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

32 recorded fights

Recorded bouts
16-14-0

Incomplete archive totals, not a full professional record.

2 NC
KO
10
SUB
2
DEC
3
Thiago Santos
Born
Jul 1, 1984 · age 42
Reach
76"
Stance
Orthodox
Weight
183 lb
Division
Light Heavyweight
Team
Tata Fight Team

UFC career stats

Averages from 24 UFC fights. Source: ufcstats.com.

Reach
76"
Stance
Orthodox
Striking
Strikes landed / min 3.12
Strikes absorbed / min 2.15
Striking accuracy 48%
Striking defence 54%
Knockdowns / 15 min 0.74
Grappling
Takedowns / 15 min 0.74
Submissions / 15 min 0.05
Takedown accuracy 33%
Takedown defence 66%
Control time / fight 1:19

Brazil's Thiago Santos challenged for the UFC light heavyweight title in 2019 and has competed across multiple divisions at the sport's highest level. The Rio de Janeiro veteran holds 16 wins across a 16-14 record, with 10 of those finishes coming by knockout.

FAQs

Which bouts are recorded for Thiago Santos?
This archive records Thiago Santos at 16-14-0 with 2 no contests. Wins split: 10 by knockout, 2 by submission, 3 by decision. Recorded finish rate: 75% of wins. These are incomplete archive totals, not a full professional record.
Which weight class is listed for Thiago Santos?
Thiago Santos is listed in the Light Heavyweight division.
Where is Thiago Santos from?
Thiago Santos is from Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Born Jul 1, 1984, currently age 42.
Which gym or team does Thiago Santos train with?
Thiago Santos trains with Tata Fight Team.

Title fights (0-1)

This archive includes 1 championship bout, with 0 recorded wins for Thiago Santos.

2019 1 fight

Fight history

Career timeline 2018 → 2024
2024 2 fights
2023 1 fight
  • NC
    vs Rob Wilkinson PFL 1
    April 1, 2023 · Professional Fighters League · Light Heavyweight · No Contest · overturned · R3 · 5:00
2022 2 fights
2021 2 fights
2020 1 fight
2019 2 fights
2018 5 fights
2017 3 fights
2016 2 fights
2015 3 fights
2014 2 fights
2013 2 fights
2012 2 fights
2011 3 fights
  • NC
    vs Eric Prindle Bellator 59 Main event
    November 26, 2011 · Bellator Fighting Championships · Heavyweight · No Contest · kick to groin · R1 · 1:24
  • Win
    vs Neil Grove Bellator 56
    October 29, 2011 · Bellator Fighting Championships · Heavyweight · Submission · rear-naked choke · R1 · 0:38
  • Win
    vs Josh Burns Bellator 53
    October 8, 2011 · Bellator Fighting Championships · Heavyweight · Submission · rear-naked choke · R1 · 2:23

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