Tale of the Tape
Age
33
Height
5' 6"
Reach
69"
Stance
--
Country
Brazil
Key Stats
88%
Win Rate
86%
Finish Rate
6
KO/TKO Wins
0
Submission Wins
0
Title Fight Wins
8
Pro Fights
Hector Santiago competes in the UFC bantamweight division with a professional record of 6-1.
5 of his 6 wins have come by knockout and 0 by submission — a 83% finish rate.
Recent Fights
Lawrence Lui
KO/TKO (R2) · Aug 29, 2026
Latest / Hector Santiago News
Hector Santiago Makes UFC Debut in Shanghai, Chasing an Old Friend's Path
The 33-year-old kickboxer went 6-1 in two years of MMA before the call came. Now he faces Road to UFC winner Lawrence Lui on Aug. 29.
Aug 28, 2026
Lawrence Lui Brings City Kickboxing Pedigree to UFC Debut in Shanghai
The 8-1 Road to UFC winner earned his UFC gloves over nine months and three straight wins. Now he faces knockout artist Hector Santiago (6-1, 5 KO).
Aug 25, 2026
Ponzinibbio Draws on Argentina's Grit Ahead of UFC Abu Dhabi Return
Back after 15 months out, the 39-year-old faces four-week replacement Sam Patterson — and says his mileage trumps a hot prospect's résumé.
Jul 25, 2026