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Thiago Santos
Thiago Santos 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements
Thiago Santos is one of the best fighters in the UFC. As of September 2021, the former middleweight staple sits at #5 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings. He put together an impressive 7-1 record before inking a deal with the UFC.
Thiago Santos: UFC Career
The Brazilian fighter made his UFC debut in the year 2013. In his first fight at UFC 163, he suffered a submission loss to Cezar Ferreira. Later on, he defeated fighters like Andy Enz, Kevin Holland, Jack Marshman, Gerald Meerschaert, Jack Hermansson, and Anthony Smith.
In his fight against the then-future UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz, he claimed a third-round T/KO victory. The UFC awarded him the 'Performance of the Night' bonus for this magnificent victory.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 05: Thiago Santos of Brazil poses on the scale during the UFC 235 weigh-in at T-Mobile Arena on July 5, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
After suffering a split decision defeat to Jon Jones at UFC 239, 'Marreta' has been on a slump. He lost to?Glover Teixeira?via rear-naked choke submission in 2020. Later, in 2021, Aleksandar Rakic beat him via a unanimous decision.
Now, he will aim to turn his 3-fight skid in his upcoming bout against another top UFC light heavyweight contender in Johnny Walker on October 2, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker.
He holds a record of?13-8?in his UFC career.
Thiago Santos: Fighting Style
Given Santos' record, he is a striker who doesn't like taking his opponents down and looking for a submission. However, he isn't one to strike with reckless abandon. 'Marreta' has absorbed just 2.33 strikes per minute in the UFC and has a 55% strike defense.
Thiago Santos: Achievements
The 'Marreta' holds a proud record of?21-9-0?in his MMA career. Furthermore, per his?UFC profile, the 37-year-old has a black belt in Muay Thai, a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and a Green rope in Capoeira. Apart from that, he has received four 'Performance of the Night' and two 'Fight of the Night' awards in the UFC.
Thiago Santos: Net Worth and Salary
As of 2021, Santos has an estimated net worth of over $1.5 million, according to First Sportz. He has earned approximately over $2,004,600 in his UFC career, as per The Sports Daily. His biggest paycheck ($380,000) came from his UFC light heavyweight title clash against Jon Jones in 2019.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 04: (L-R) Jon Jones and Thiago Santos of Brazil pose for the media during the UFC 239 Ultimate Media Day at T-Mobile Arena on July 4, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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| Nickname | Marreta |
| Age | 37 |
| Born | 01-07-1984 |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Residence | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Trains At | Ricardo Almeida / Valor MMA |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Reach | 76" |
| Leg Reach | 42.5" |
| MMA Record | 21-9-0 |
| Active Win Streak | ?0 |
| Net Worth | $1.5 Million |
| Weight/Division | 205 lbs / Light Heavyweight |
| Marital Status / Partner Name | Engaged / Yana Kunitskaya |
| Kids | One (Hiago) |
