#10 RankedLight Heavyweight
Thiago Santos
“Marreta”
Brazil ·
42
Age
6'2"
Height
78"
Reach
Orthodox
Stance
11 mo
Layoff
AI Style SummaryGenerated from statistical profile · labeled, not opinion
Thiago Santos is a finishing-minded striker (15 KO/TKO wins) who looks to end fights on the feet. Vex AI rates the power highly; the questions are takedown defense and output in deep water.
Performance Metrics
Striking
Sig. strikes landed /min5.8
Striking accuracy51%
Strikes absorbed /min2.9
Striking defense57%
Knockdowns /151.5
Grappling
Takedowns /150.4
Takedown accuracy42%
Takedown defense69%
Submission /150.3
Control min /round0.7
83
Cardio / Pace
79
Durability
74
Opp. Quality
Strengths
- ✓ Low-kick game
- ✓ Volume striking
- ✓ Counter timing
Weaknesses
- ✗ Takedown defense
- ✗ Slow starts
Skill Profile
Risk Flags
- ⚠ 11-month layoffmed risk
Source: ESPN event feed · Confidence: High · Updated this week
- ⚠ Age 42 — durability watchmed risk
Source: Public record · Confidence: Medium · Updated this week
- ⚠ Finish-or-be-finished profilemed risk
Source: Public record · Confidence: Medium · Updated this week
Career Trajectory
● Win● Loss● Draw
Fight History
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | — | TKO | 3 | 2025-06 |
| L | — | DEC | 3 | 2025-03 |
| W | — | DEC | 2 | 2024-12 |
| W | — | TKO | 3 | 2024-08 |
| W | — | TKO | 3 | 2024-04 |