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Thiago Santos
| Name | Thiago Santos |
| Net Worth | $1.5 million |
| Nickname | “Marreta” |
| Age | 37 years old |
| Residence | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Marital Status | Engaged to Yana Kunitskaya |
| Sources of Wealth | Mixed Martial Arts |
| MMA record | 21-9 |
| Last Updated | September 2021 |
Thiago Santos has fought across several weight divisions before imposing himself as a successful light-heavyweight. The 37-year old Brazilian once almost toppled Jon Jones whilst fighting for the light-heavyweight title. ‘Marreta’ as he is known, Santos is currently ranked number 5 in the light-heavyweight rankings.
Here is all you need to know about Thiago Santos net worth, career, personal life, earnings and a lot more.
Thiago Santos Net Worth 2021
Thiago Santos has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million. Following a title fight against Jon Jones at UFC 239, Santos made a whopping $380,000 despite losing the match. This has been his biggest payday so far.
On debut against Cezar Ferreira in August 2013, at UFC 168, Santos earned just $8000 since he suffered a first-round submission loss.
Thiago Santos Fighting Career
Thiago Santos made his MMA debut in October 2010. For two years he fought in Brazil, before moving to the UFC. By the time he moved to the UFC, Santos had a record of 8 wins and just 1 defeat in his MMA career. His only loss was against top-ranked UFC welterweight Vicente Luque (back in Brazil).
Santos made his UFC debut on the 3rd of August, 2013 at UFC 163. He fought Cezar Ferreira and lost the fight due to submission in the very first round. He bounced back with a win over Ronny Markes, but suffered a defeat once again, this time at the hands of Uriah Hall at UFC 175.
Following this, Santos went on a four-fight unbeaten run before another two-fight skid pegged him back. Another four-fight winning streak followed before he faced a loss again.
On the 18th of September, Santos moved to the light-heavyweight division and started off with a win over Eryk Anders. He quickly rose through the ranks, and got himself a title shot against Jon Jones at UFC 239 in July 2019. A narrow split decision loss ruined Santos’ chances of getting his hands on the LHW title. He has never won a fight since then, with his current MMA record – 21 wins and 9 losses.
Thiago Santos Personal Life
Thiago Santos was born on the 7th of January, 1984 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He grew up with his mother Luviete Lima who worked as a maid.
Santos is engaged to fellow UFC women’s fighter Yana Kunitskaya who plies her trade in the bantamweight division. They announced their engagement in December 2020. Kunitskaya, currently ranked number 6 in the women’s bantamweight division divulged in August 2020 that she and Santos were expecting a child. Thiago Santos has a son Hiago from a previous relationship.
Q. What is Thiago Santos net worth?
Thiago Santos net worth is $1.5 million.
Q. What is Thiago Santos’ age?
Thiago Santos’ age is 37.
Q. When and where was Thiago Santos born?
Thiago Santos was born on the 7th of January, 1984 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Q. Who is Thiago Santos’ partner?
Thiago Santos is engaged to fellow UFC women’s bantamweight fighter Yana Kunitskaya, who is currently ranked number 6.
Q. What is Thiago Santos’ MMA record?
Thiago Santos’ MMA record is 21 wins and 9 losses.
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