UFC · Light Heavyweight · Unranked
Thiago Santos
“Marreta”
22-13
Record
15
KO/TKO wins
1
Sub wins
6
Decision wins
Photo: ESPN
Tale of the Tape
Age
42
Height
6' 2"
Reach
78"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Brazil
Key Stats
63%
Win Rate
73%
Finish Rate
15
KO/TKO Wins
1
Submission Wins
0
Title Fight Wins
35
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
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Win Methods
"Marreta". That's what they call Thiago Santos, and is part of the UFC light heavyweight division's deep end, fighting out of Brazil — 35 pro fights in, still swinging for a number next to his name.
The record shows a bit of everything: knockouts (15), submissions (1), decisions (6). Well-rounded is an overused word; here it's just accurate. Add a 78" reach, and the puzzle gets harder still.
He's 42 now. Fighters at this stage aren't building toward something; they're spending what's left, and that usually makes for the best fights.
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