Thiago Santos News
Johnny Walker fires back at critics of Thiago Santos fight: "People that called it boring are the ones that sit on the couch to drink beer"
Johnny Walker fired back at critics of the Thiago Santos fight, saying his critics are the "ones that sit on the couch to drink beer." Walker and Santos met earlier this month… Read more
Mackenzie Dern promises Marina Rodriguez fight will be better than Johnny Walker vs. Thiago Santos
UFC women's strawweight contender Mackenzie Dern promised the Marina Rodriguez fight will be better than Johnny Walker vs. Thiago Santos. Dern takes on Rodriguez in the five-round women's 115lbs headliner of this… Read more
Johnny Walker was "scared as hell" against Thiago Santos at UFC Vegas 38, says coach
UFC light heavyweight contender Johnny Walker was "scared as hell" against Thiago Santos at UFC Vegas 38, says his opponent's coach. In what was expected to be a slugfest between two Brazilian… Read more
What's next for Thiago Santos and Johnny Walker after UFC Vegas 38?
In the main event of UFC Vegas 38, top-10 light heavyweights collided as Thiago Santos was looking to return to the win column opposite Johnny Walker. Santos entered the fight coming off… Read more
Thiago Santos issues statement following UFC Vegas 38 win over Johnny Walker
UFC light heavyweight contender Thiago Santos issued a statement following his UFC Vegas 38 unanimous decision win over Johnny Walker. Santos and Walker surprisingly went the full five rounds in the headliner… Read more
Johnny Walker issues statement following UFC Vegas 38 loss to Thiago Santos
UFC light heavyweight contender Johnny Walker issued a statement following his UFC Vegas 38 unanimous decision loss to Thiago Santos. Walker and Santos met in the headliner of Saturday's UFC Vegas 38… Read more
Thiago Santos expresses interest in fighting Jiri Prochazka next: "He thinks his chin is stone. That's because he hasn't fought the hammer."
Thiago Santos is interested in fighting Jiri Prochazka next following his win over Johnny Walker in tonight's UFC Vegas 38 event headliner. Santos (22-9 MMA) had entered tonight's contest in hopes of… Read more
UFC Vegas 38 Results: Thiago Santos defeats Johnny Walker (Highlights)
Tonight's UFC Vegas 38 event is headlined by a light heavyweight bout featuring Thiago Santos taking on Johnny Walker. Santos (21-9 MMA) will enter tonight's contest in hopes of snapping a three-fight… Read more
UFC Vegas 38 weigh-in results: Thiago Santos and Johnny Walker on point, but three fighters miss weight
The official weigh-ins for UFC Vegas 38 took place on Friday in Las Vegas, and 23 of the 26 fighters scheduled to compete have made weight. In the main event of the… Read more
Pro fighters make their picks for Thiago Santos vs. Johnny Walker
In the main event of UFC Vegas 38, Thiago Santos looks to snap his losing streak when he battles Johnny Walker. Ahead of the fight, Santos is a -160 favorite while the… Read more
Yana Kunitskaya announces pregnancy a month after Irene Aldana loss
Yana Kunitskaya is going to be taking some time away from the octagon. The No. 6 ranked UFC bantamweight contender teased her pregnancy on Sunday. On April 1, Kunitskaya and her partner,… Read more
Thiago Santos reacts after fiancée Yana Kunitskaya gets knocked out at UFC 264
UFC light heavyweight contender Thiago Santos reacted after his fiancée Yana Kunitskaya got knocked out by Irene Aldana at UFC 264. Santos and Kunitskaya have been dating for several years and have… Read more
Thiago Santos blasts Aleksandar Rakic for suggesting he was an "easy win" at UFC 259
Thiago Santos was not happy to learn that his most recent opponent Aleksandar Rakic had referred to him as being an "easy win". The former light heavyweight title challenger, Santos (21-9 MMA),… Read more
Thiago Santos issues statement following tough loss to Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 259
UFC light heavyweight contender Thiago Santos released a statement following his unanimous decision loss to Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 259. Santos and Rakic went three rounds in the pay-per-view opener at UFC… Read more
Pros react after Aleksandar Rakić defeats Thiago Santos at UFC 259
A key light heavyweight bout featuring former title challenger Thiago Santos taking on Aleksandar Rakić kicked off tonight's UFC 259 pay-per-view. Santos (21-9 MMA) was looking to snap a two-fight losing skid… Read more
Thiago Santos admits he struggled with "anxiety mixed with doubt, fear" before Glover Teixeira loss
UFC light heavyweight contender Thiago Santos says he was not in a good head space ahead of his recent loss to Glover Teixeira. Santos met Teixeira in November. After sustaining some significant… Read more
Thiago Santos congratulates fiancée Yana Kunitskaya on upset win at UFC Vegas 19
UFC light heavyweight contender Thiago Santos congratulated his fiancée Yana Kunitskaya on her upset win over Ketlen Vieira at UFC Vegas 19. Santos was in the corner of Kunitskaya as she defeated… Read more
Aleksandar Rakic excited to show new skills against former teammate Thiago Santos at UFC 259
Light heavyweight contender Aleksandar Rakic says he's excited for his upcoming fight at UFC 259 against his former teammate Thiago Santos. Rakic takes on Santos next month in an important matchup between… Read more