Best fights of Thiago Santos
Over 14 years as a professional, Thiago Santos has compiled a 22-13 (16) record, including one title fight across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Thiago Santos KOs Nate Marquardt
On May 14, 2016 Thiago Santos faced Nate Marquardt in a middleweight bout. Santos was 32 years old with a record of 12-3, and Marquardt was 37 with a record of 34-15-2. Santos was on a 3-fight winning streak and Marquardt was coming off a win. Santos stopped Nate Marquardt via KO in the 1st round.
2. Thiago Santos loses to Jon Jones via split decision
On July 6, 2019 Thiago Santos fought Jon Jones for the UFC light heavyweight title. Santos was 35 years old with a record of 21-6, and Jones was 31 with a record of 24-1. Santos was on a 4-fight winning streak and Jones was on a 2-fight winning streak. Santos lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Jones.
3. Thiago Santos KOs Jan Błachowicz
On February 23, 2019 Thiago Santos faced Jan Błachowicz in a light heavyweight bout. Santos was 35 years old with a record of 20-6, and Błachowicz was 35 with a record of 23-7. Santos was on a 3-fight winning streak and Błachowicz was on a 4-fight winning streak. Santos stopped Jan Błachowicz via TKO in the 3rd round.
4. Thiago Santos KOs Jack Hermansson
On October 28, 2017 Thiago Santos faced Jack Hermansson in a middleweight bout. Santos was 33 years old with a record of 15-5, and Hermansson was 29 with a record of 16-3. Both Santos and Hermansson were on a 2-fight winning streak. Santos stopped Jack Hermansson via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Thiago Santos loses to Glover Teixeira via KO
On November 7, 2020 Thiago Santos faced Glover Teixeira in a light heavyweight bout. Santos was 36 years old with a record of 21-7, and Teixeira was 41 with a record of 31-7. Santos was coming off a loss, while Teixeira was on a 4-fight winning streak. Teixeira submitted Santos via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round.
6. Thiago Santos KOs Anthony Smith
On February 3, 2018 Thiago Santos faced Anthony Smith in a middleweight bout. Santos was 34 years old with a record of 16-5, and Smith was 29 with a record of 29-12. Both Santos and Smith were on a 3-fight winning streak. Santos stopped Anthony Smith via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Thiago Santos KOs Gerald Meerschaert
On July 8, 2017 Thiago Santos faced Gerald Meerschaert in a middleweight bout. Santos was 33 years old with a record of 14-5, and Meerschaert was 29 with a record of 27-8. Santos was coming off a win and Meerschaert was on a 7-fight winning streak. Santos stopped Gerald Meerschaert via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Thiago Santos defeats Johnny Walker
On October 2, 2021 Thiago Santos faced Johnny Walker in a light heavyweight bout. Santos was 37 years old with a record of 21-9, and Walker was 29 with a record of 18-5. Santos was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Walker was coming off a win. Santos won via unanimous decision.