Thiago "Marreta" Santos MMA record, career highlights and biography

Age

39

Reach

76'

(193 cm)

Height

74'

(188 cm)

Country

Brazil

Thiago “Marreta” Santos is a 39 year old Male fighter from Brazil with a 22-11-0 pro MMA record. Santos most recently fought Jamahal Hill at UFC Fight Night on Saturday August 6, 2022. Thiago Santos lost to Jamahal Hill by KO/TKO at 2:31 of Round 4. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night in the Light Heavyweight division.

Thiago Santos has 22 wins with a 64% finish rate, including 15 by knockout, 1 by submission, 8 by decision.

Thiago Santos is currently on a 2 fight losing skid.

Thiago Santos's Last Fight

Loss • Jamahal Hill DEF Thiago Santos by KO/TKO R4 2:31

Thiago “Marreta” Santos full mixed martial arts record

Result	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Weight class	Org
Loss	22-10-0	Jamahal Hill	KO/TKO R4 2:31	UFC Fight Night	2022-08-06	Light Heavyweight	UFC
Loss	22-9-0	Magomed Ankalaev	DEC R5 5:00	UFC Fight Night	2022-03-12	Light Heavyweight	UFC
Win	21-9-0	Johnny Walker	DEC R5 5:00	UFC Fight Night	2021-10-02	Light Heavyweight	UFC
Loss	21-8-0	Aleksandar Rakić	DEC R3 5:00	UFC 259	2021-03-06	Light Heavyweight	UFC
Loss	21-7-0	Glover Teixeira	SUB R3 1:49	UFC Fight Night	2020-11-07	Light Heavyweight	UFC
Loss	21-6-0	Jon Jones	DEC R5 5:00	UFC 239	2019-07-06	Light Heavyweight	UFC
Win	20-6-0	Jan Błachowicz	KO/TKO R3 0:39	UFC on ESPN+ 3	2019-02-23	Light Heavyweight	UFC
Win	19-6-0	Jimi Manuwa	KO/TKO R2 0:41	UFC 231	2018-12-08	Light Heavyweight	UFC
Win	18-6-0	Eryk Anders	KO/TKO R3 5:00	UFC Fight Night 137	2018-09-22	Light Heavyweight	UFC
Win	17-6-0	Kevin Holland	DEC R3 5:00	UFC 227	2018-08-04	Middleweight	UFC
Loss	17-5-0	David Branch	KO/TKO R1 2:30	UFC Fight Night 128	2018-04-21	Middleweight	UFC
Win	16-5-0	Anthony Smith	KO/TKO R2 1:03	UFC Fight Night 125	2018-02-03	Middleweight	UFC
Win	15-5-0	Jack Hermansson	KO/TKO R1 4:59	UFC Fight Night 119	2017-10-28	Middleweight	UFC
Win	14-5-0	Gerald Meerschaert	KO/TKO R2 2:04	UFC 213	2017-07-08	Middleweight	UFC
Win	13-5-0	Jack Marshman	KO/TKO R2 2:21	UFC Fight Night 105	2017-02-19	Middleweight	UFC
Loss	13-4-0	Eric Spicely	SUB R1 2:58	UFC Fight Night 95	2016-09-24	Middleweight	UFC
Loss	13-3-0	Gegard Mousasi	KO/TKO R1 4:32	UFC 200	2016-07-09	Middleweight	UFC
Win	12-3-0	Nate Marquardt	KO/TKO R1 3:39	UFC 198	2016-05-14	Middleweight	UFC
Win	11-3-0	Elias Theodorou	DEC R3 5:00	UFC Fight Night 80	2015-12-10	Middleweight	UFC
Win	10-3-0	Steve Bossé	KO/TKO R1 0:29	UFC Fight Night 70	2015-06-27	Middleweight	UFC
Win	9-3-0	Andy Enz	KO/TKO R1 1:56	UFC 183	2015-01-31	Middleweight	UFC
Loss	9-2-0	Uriah Hall	DEC R3 5:00	UFC 175	2014-07-05	Middleweight	UFC
Win	8-2-0	Ronny Markes	KO/TKO R1 0:53	UFC Fight Night 38	2014-03-23	Middleweight	UFC
Loss	8-1-0	Cezar Ferreira	SUB R1 0:47	UFC 163	2013-08-03	Middleweight	UFC
Loss	8-1-0	Leonardo Santos	DEC R	The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 2	2013-05-19	Welterweight	TUF
Win	8-1-0	Pedro Irie	DEC R	The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 2	2013-05-05	Welterweight	TUF
Loss	8-1-0	William Macário	DEC R	The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 2	2013-04-14	Welterweight	TUF
Win	8-1-0	Gil de Freitas	DEC R	The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 2	2013-03-17	Welterweight	TUF
Win	7-1-0	Dennis Figueira	KO/TKO R1	WOCS 20	2012-07-27		WOCS
Loss	7-0-0	Vicente Luque	KO/TKO R1	Regional circuit	2012-04-28
Win	6-0-0	Junior Vidal	KO/TKO R1	Regional circuit	2012-03-03		WOCS
Win	5-0-0	Eneas Souza	SUB R3 2:50	Regional circuit	2011-12-17		WOCS
Win	4-0-0	Marcos Viggiani	DEC R3 5:00	Regional circuit	2011-11-26
Win	3-0-0	Rafael Braga	KO/TKO R1	Regional circuit	2011-08-13
Win	2-0-0	Mauricio Chueke	DEC R3 5:00	Regional circuit	2011-07-23		WOCS
Win	1-0-0	Gabriel Barreiro	KO/TKO R2 1:53	Regional circuit	2011-04-16
Win	0-0-0	Guilherme Benedito Nunes	DEC R3 5:00	Regional circuit	2010-12-10		WOCS

Thiago “Marreta” Santos MMA Record: 22-11-0

Thiago “Marreta” Santos's last five professional MMA fights

Thiago “Marreta” Santos's MMA career highlights

Thiago “Marreta” Santos's Professional MMA debut

Santos made his professional debut against Guilherme Benedito Nunes on December 10, 2010, fighting on the regional circuit.

He made a winning start to his career, defeating Guilherme Benedito Nunes who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.

Thiago Santos beat Guilherme Benedito Nunes by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.

Thiago “Marreta” Santos's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career

Santos made his debut in the UFC against Cezar Ferreira on August 3, 2013, fighting on the main card of UFC 163: Aldo vs. Korean Zombie having compiled a 8-1-0 professional MMA record.

Thiago Santos lost to Cezar Ferreira by Submission at 0:47 of Round 1.

Since his debut, Santos has gone on to fight a total of 24 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 14-10-0.

The first man to defeat Elias Theodorou

Santos defeated the previously unbeaten Elias Theodorou on December 10, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 80: Namajunas vs. VanZant. Elias Theodorou came into the fight with a 11-0-0 record. Santos was a +190 betting underdog going into the fight. Thiago Santos beat Elias Theodorou by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.

Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Light Heavyweight Championship loss to Jon Jones

Santos lost his 1st light heavyweight title challenge, losing to Jon Jones on July 6, 2019 at UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos.

Thiago Santos lost to Jon Jones by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.

When was Thiago Santos's last win?

Santos's last win came against Johnny Walker at UFC Fight Night on Saturday October 2, 2021. Thiago Santos beat Johnny Walker by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.

Who is Thiago Santos's next opponent?

Santos is not currently booked for any fights.

When was Thiago Santos's last loss?

Santos's last loss came against Jamahal Hill at UFC Fight Night on Saturday August 6, 2022. Thiago Santos lost to Jamahal Hill by KO/TKO at 2:31 of Round 4. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.

How many UFC fights has Thiago Santos had?

Santos has fought 24 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 14-10-0.

How many pro MMA knockouts does Thiago Santos have?

Santos has knocked out 15 opponents.

How many pro MMA submissions does Thiago Santos have?

Santos has submitted 1 opponents.

How many times has Thiago Santos been knocked out?

Santos has been knocked out 4 times.

How many times has Thiago Santos been submitted?

Santos has been submitted 3 times.

Thiago “Marreta” Santos

MMA Record: 22-11-0

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