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.