2021 was a great year of fight action for all UFC fans. There were seven new champions, countless jaw-dropping knockouts, and a plethora of upsets that kept fans entertained. With 2021 in the rearview mirror, the matchups are coming in thick and fast as the UFC prepares for the first half of the new year. The most recent fight announcement features fan-favorite light heavyweight Johnny Walker as he returns to UFC action. The light heavyweight, who sits at #10, will take on the 12th ranked Jamahal Hill at a UFC Fight Night on February 19. Both fighters will be aiming to kick off 2022 in style and advance further up the rankings. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/ufc-mma-boxing-news-conor-mcgregor-vs-jake-paul-who-earned-the-most-in-2021/] JOHNNY WALKER VS JAMAHAL HILL PROMISES TO BE A CRACKER OF A FIGHT FOR UFC FIGHT NIGHT IN FEBRUARY Johnny Walker burst onto the scene with four straight wins. Three of the four wins came via knockout, which skyrocketed his popularity among UFC [https://www.ufc.com/] fans. However, since then, Walker [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/johnny-walker/] has had a tough time in the UFC. The Brazilian knockout artist has lost three of his last four fights. Hist most recent outing was a unanimous decision loss to former title challenger Thiago Santos in October 2021. Business; Wants to ‘Clean’ It Up [https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-its-literally-a-mess-dana-white-plans-to-get-in-the-boxing-business-wants-to-clean-it-up/] Hill, on the other hand, has a much better record going into the fight. He has won two of his last three fights. His most recent win was a jaw-dropping knockout over Jimmy Crute in December 2021. Going into the fight, Walker will have a two-inch height advantage and a massive three-inch reach advantage. There is no secret that both men will be looking to keep the fight on the feet given that is where they’re the strongest. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/image01-264.jpeg] Hill has landed [http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/5444c5a201d3ee5a] 7.45 significant strikes per minute in his UFC career and has absorbed just 3.68 in return. Walker, on the other hand, has landed [http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/c21f26bbde777573] 3.42 significant strikes per minute whilst absorbing 2.81 in return. It will be interesting to see which fighter is able to land more of their offense without receiving much damage. Given their numbers and form, it is hard to imagine this fight going the distance. How do you think this fight will play out and who do you think takes the win? Let us know in the comments below! 

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Johnny Walker 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Johnny Walker is one of the most dominant fighters in the UFC light heavyweight division. Besides 205 lbs, he also had his fair share in the heavyweight division prior to the UFC. Making his way to the top, Walker currently sits at #7 in the UFC light heavyweight <a href="https://www.ufc.com/rankings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rankings</a> as of 2023.</span>

[caption id="attachment_546235" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-546235" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210210002608/11-Walker-v-Spann-2020-09-19_CU-0281_2020092051606545.jpg" alt="Johnny Walker" width="1920" height="1271" /> LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 19: Johnny Walker of Brazil reacts after his TKO victory over Ryan Spann in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on September 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)[/caption]

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Even before making his UFC debut, Walker was already a well-accomplished MMA athlete. He is a former UCMMA and European Beatdown light heavyweight champion.</span>
<h2><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Johnny Walker: UFC Career</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Walker's first bout under the banner of the UFC was at the Dana White's Contender Series, Brazil. He fought against Henrique da Silva on August 11, 2018 and claimed an impressive unanimous decision victory. </span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">After DWCS, Walker claimed three dominating first-round T/KO victories before suffering a devastating first-round TKO loss against Corey Anderson at UFC 244. Then, he suffered another loss (unanimous decision) against Nikita Krylov on March 14, 2020, making it his second consecutive loss.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">However, Walker immediately turned his two-fight skid in his last fight against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ryan-spann/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ryan Spann</a> on September 19, 2020, where he claimed a spectacular first-round KO victory. Next, he stepped inside the octagon against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/thiago-santos/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thiago Santos</a> at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker, and lost the fight via a decision. Further, he also lost his very next bout against Jamahal Hill at UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill. </span>

However, the UFC star got back to winning ways against Ion Cutelaba at UFC 279. Next, he defeated Paul Craig at UFC 283. In his last fight, the Brazilian fighter defeated Anthony Smith on May. 13, 2023. <span data-preserver-spaces="true">Walker has a splendid UFC <a href="http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/c21f26bbde777573" target="_blank" rel="noopener">record</a> of 8-4.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Johnny Walker: Fighting Style</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Walker is one of the best elite strikers in the UFC light heavyweight division. He is a knockout artist, having most of his victories coming in this manner (16 T/KO victories). Thus, Walker is considered a dominant fighter at 205 lbs.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Johnny Walker: Achievements</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Walker has a magnificent professional MMA <a href="https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Johnny-Walker-170203" target="_blank" rel="noopener">record</a> of 21-7 (16 T/KO and 3 Submissions). He has claimed four 'Performance of the Night' bonuses in his UFC career. Besides that, Walker also has other accolades outside of the UFC.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Walker is a former UCMMA and European Beatdown light heavyweight <a href="https://www.ufc.com/athlete/johnny-walker" target="_blank" rel="noopener">champion</a>. Moreover, he is also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expert as he is a CBJJO World Champion and a BJJ purple belt.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Johnny Walker: Net Worth and Salary</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">As of 2023, Walker has net worth of anywhere between $1,000,000 - $5 million, as per <a href="https://www.celebsagewiki.com/johnny-walker-fighter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CelebsPageWiki.</a> He has earned approximately over $627,000 in his UFC career, according to <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/2020/09/19/johnny-walker-career-earnings-fox11/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Sports Daily</a>. His biggest fight purse ($143,500) came from his fight against Misha Cirkunov back in March 2019.</span>

[caption id="attachment_409839" align="aligncenter" width="1000"]<img class="size-full wp-image-409839" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201014024510/johnny-walker-ufc-235-1.jpg" alt="Johnny Walker" width="1000" height="666" /> Mar 2, 2019; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Johnny Walker (blue gloves) defeats Misha Cirkunov (red gloves) during UFC 235 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">How to contact Johnny Walker?</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/JohnnyWalker" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnnywalker/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JohnnyWalker" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a></span>
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<td>NA</td>
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<td>Age</td>
<td>31</td>
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<td>Born</td>
<td>March 30, 1992</td>
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<td>Nationality</td>
<td>Brazilian</td>
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<td>Hometown</td>
<td>Belford Roxo, Brazil</td>
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<td>Trains At</td>
<td>SBG Ireland</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>6'6"</td>
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<td>Reach</td>
<td>82"</td>
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<td>Leg Reach</td>
<td>44.5"</td>
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<td>MMA Record</td>
<td>18-5</td>
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<td>Wins by Stoppage (T/KO &amp; Submissions)</td>
<td>19 (16 T/KO and 3 Submissions)</td>
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<td>Active Win Streak</td>
<td> 3</td>
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<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$1 Million- $5 Million</td>
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<td>Weight / Division</td>
<td>205 lbs / Light Heavyweight</td>
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<td>Unmarried</td>
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Johnny Walker 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Johnny Walker is one of the most dominant fighters in the UFC light heavyweight division. Besides 205 lbs, he also had his fair share in the heavyweight division prior to the UFC. Making his way to the top, Walker currently sits at #7 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings as of 2023. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA &#8211; SEPTEMBER 19: Johnny Walker of Brazil reacts after his TKO victory over Ryan Spann in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on September 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) Even before making his UFC debut, Walker was already a well-accomplished MMA athlete. He is a former UCMMA and European Beatdown light heavyweight champion. Johnny Walker: UFC Career Walker&#8217;s first bout under the banner of the UFC was at the Dana White&#8217;s Contender Series, Brazil. He fought against Henrique da Silva on August 11, 2018 and claimed an impressive unanimous decision victory.  After DWCS, Walker claimed three dominating first-round T/KO victories before suffering a devastating first-round TKO loss against Corey Anderson at UFC 244. Then, he suffered another loss (unanimous decision) against Nikita Krylov on March 14, 2020, making it his second consecutive loss. However, Walker immediately turned his two-fight skid in his last fight against Ryan Spann on September 19, 2020, where he claimed a spectacular first-round KO victory. Next, he stepped inside the octagon against Thiago Santos at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker, and lost the fight via a decision. Further, he also lost his very next bout against Jamahal Hill at UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill.  However, the UFC star got back to winning ways against Ion Cutelaba at UFC 279. Next, he defeated Paul Craig at UFC 283. In his last fight, the Brazilian fighter defeated Anthony Smith on May. 13, 2023. Walker has a splendid UFC record of 8-4. Johnny Walker: Fighting Style Walker is one of the best elite strikers in the UFC light heavyweight division. He is a knockout artist, having most of his victories coming in this manner (16 T/KO victories). Thus, Walker is considered a dominant fighter at 205 lbs. Johnny Walker: Achievements Walker has a magnificent professional MMA record of 21-7 (16 T/KO and 3 Submissions). He has claimed four &#8216;Performance of the Night&#8217; bonuses in his UFC career. Besides that, Walker also has other accolades outside of the UFC. Walker is a former UCMMA and European Beatdown light heavyweight champion. Moreover, he is also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expert as he is a CBJJO World Champion and a BJJ purple belt. Johnny Walker: Net Worth and Salary As of 2023, Walker has net worth of anywhere between $1,000,000 &#8211; $5 million, as per CelebsPageWiki. He has earned approximately over $627,000 in his UFC career, according to The Sports Daily. His biggest fight purse ($143,500) came from his fight against Misha Cirkunov back in March 2019. Mar 2, 2019; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Johnny Walker (blue gloves) defeats Misha Cirkunov (red gloves) during UFC 235 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports How to contact Johnny Walker? Twitter, Instagram, Facebook  Nickname NA  Age 31  Born March 30, 1992  Nationality Brazilian  Hometown Belford Roxo, Brazil  Trains At SBG Ireland  Height 6&#8217;6&#8243;  Reach 82&#8243;  Leg Reach 44.5&#8243;  MMA Record 18-5  Wins by Stoppage (T/KO &amp; Submissions) 19 (16 T/KO and 3 Submissions)  Active Win Streak  3  Net Worth $1 Million- $5 Million  Weight / Division 205 lbs / Light Heavyweight  Marital Status Unmarried  Girlfriend Tara Campbell

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<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Thiago Santos 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
Thiago Santos is one of the best fighters in the UFC. As of September 2021, the former middleweight staple sits at #5 in the UFC light heavyweight <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.ufc.com/rankings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rankings</a>. He put together an impressive 7-1 record before inking a deal with the UFC.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Thiago Santos: UFC Career</h2>
The Brazilian fighter made his UFC debut in the year 2013. In his first fight at UFC 163, he suffered a submission loss to Cezar Ferreira. Later on, he defeated fighters like Andy Enz, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kevin-holland/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Holland</a>, Jack Marshman, Gerald Meerschaert, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jack-hermansson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jack Hermansson</a>, and <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/anthony-smith/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Smith</a>.

In his fight against the then-future UFC light heavyweight champion <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jan-blachowicz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jan Blachowicz</a>, he claimed a third-round T/KO victory. The UFC awarded him the 'Performance of the Night' bonus for this magnificent victory.

[caption id="attachment_559310" align="aligncenter" width="612"]<img class="wp-image-559310 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210220205757/gettyimages-1154006180-612x612-1.jpg" alt="Thiago Santos" width="612" height="408" /> LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 05: Thiago Santos of Brazil poses on the scale during the UFC 235 weigh-in at T-Mobile Arena on July 5, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]

After suffering a split decision defeat to Jon Jones at UFC 239, 'Marreta' has been on a slump. He lost to <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/glover-teixeira/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Glover Teixeira</a> via rear-naked choke submission in 2020. Later, in 2021, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/aleksandar-rakic/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aleksandar Rakic</a> beat him via a unanimous decision.

Now, he will aim to turn his 3-fight skid in his upcoming bout against another top UFC light heavyweight contender in Johnny Walker on October 2, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker.

He holds a record of <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/dea070ed4a2a8281" target="_blank" rel="noopener">13-8</a> in his UFC career.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Thiago Santos: Fighting Style</h2>
Given Santos' record, he is a striker who doesn't like taking his opponents down and looking for a submission. However, he isn't one to strike with reckless abandon. 'Marreta' has absorbed just 2.33 strikes per minute in the UFC and has a 55% strike defense.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Thiago Santos: Achievements</h2>
The 'Marreta' holds a proud record of <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Thiago-Santos-90021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">21-9-0</a> in his MMA career. Furthermore, per his <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.ufc.com/athlete/thiago-santos" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UFC</a> profile, the 37-year-old has a black belt in Muay Thai, a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and a Green rope in Capoeira. Apart from that, he has received four 'Performance of the Night' and two 'Fight of the Night' awards in the UFC.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Thiago Santos: Net Worth and Salary</h2>
As of 2021, Santos has an estimated net worth of over $1.5 million, according to <a href="https://firstsportz.com/ufc-thiago-santos-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">First Sportz</a>. He has earned approximately over $2,004,600 in his UFC career, as per <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/2021/03/07/thiago-santos-career-earnings-fox11/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Sports Daily</a>. His biggest paycheck ($380,000) came from his UFC light heavyweight title clash against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jon-jones/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jon Jones</a> in 2019.

[caption id="attachment_438092" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-438092" src="https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1153780482.jpg" alt="Thiago Santos" width="1920" height="1278" /> LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 04: (L-R) Jon Jones and Thiago Santos of Brazil pose for the media during the UFC 239 Ultimate Media Day at T-Mobile Arena on July 4, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">How to contact Thiago Santos?</h2>
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<td>Nickname</td>
<td>Marreta</td>
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<td>Age</td>
<td>37</td>
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<td>Born</td>
<td>01-07-1984</td>
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<td>Nationality</td>
<td>Brazilian</td>
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<td>Residence</td>
<td>Rio de Janeiro, Brazil</td>
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<td>Trains At</td>
<td>Ricardo Almeida / Valor MMA</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>6'2"</td>
</tr>
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<td>Reach</td>
<td>76"</td>
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<td>Leg Reach</td>
<td>42.5"</td>
</tr>
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<td>MMA Record</td>
<td>21-9-0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Active Win Streak</td>
<td> 0</td>
</tr>
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<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$1.5 Million</td>
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<td>Weight/Division</td>
<td>205 lbs / Light Heavyweight</td>
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<td>Marital Status / Partner <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-everything-you-need-to-know-about-thiago-santos-wife-yana-kunitskaya/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Name</a></td>
<td>Engaged / <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/yana-kunitskaya/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yana Kunitskaya</a></td>
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<td>One (Hiago)</td>
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Thiago Santos 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Thiago Santos is one of the best fighters in the UFC. As of September 2021, the former middleweight staple sits at #5 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings. He put together an impressive 7-1 record before inking a deal with the UFC. Thiago Santos: UFC Career The Brazilian fighter made his UFC debut in the year 2013. In his first fight at UFC 163, he suffered a submission loss to Cezar Ferreira. Later on, he defeated fighters like Andy Enz, Kevin Holland, Jack Marshman, Gerald Meerschaert, Jack Hermansson, and Anthony Smith. In his fight against the then-future UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz, he claimed a third-round T/KO victory. The UFC awarded him the &#8216;Performance of the Night&#8217; bonus for this magnificent victory. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA &#8211; JULY 05: Thiago Santos of Brazil poses on the scale during the UFC 235 weigh-in at T-Mobile Arena on July 5, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) After suffering a split decision defeat to Jon Jones at UFC 239, &#8216;Marreta&#8217; has been on a slump. He lost to Glover Teixeira via rear-naked choke submission in 2020. Later, in 2021, Aleksandar Rakic beat him via a unanimous decision. Now, he will aim to turn his 3-fight skid in his upcoming bout against another top UFC light heavyweight contender in Johnny Walker on October 2, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker. He holds a record of 13-8 in his UFC career. Thiago Santos: Fighting Style Given Santos&#8217; record, he is a striker who doesn&#8217;t like taking his opponents down and looking for a submission. However, he isn&#8217;t one to strike with reckless abandon. &#8216;Marreta&#8217; has absorbed just 2.33 strikes per minute in the UFC and has a 55% strike defense. Thiago Santos: Achievements The &#8216;Marreta&#8217; holds a proud record of 21-9-0 in his MMA career. Furthermore, per his UFC profile, the 37-year-old has a black belt in Muay Thai, a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and a Green rope in Capoeira. Apart from that, he has received four &#8216;Performance of the Night&#8217; and two &#8216;Fight of the Night&#8217; awards in the UFC. Thiago Santos: Net Worth and Salary As of 2021, Santos has an estimated net worth of over $1.5 million, according to First Sportz. He has earned approximately over $2,004,600 in his UFC career, as per The Sports Daily. His biggest paycheck ($380,000) came from his UFC light heavyweight title clash against Jon Jones in 2019. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA &#8211; JULY 04: (L-R) Jon Jones and Thiago Santos of Brazil pose for the media during the UFC 239 Ultimate Media Day at T-Mobile Arena on July 4, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) How to contact Thiago Santos? Twitter  Nickname Marreta  Age 37  Born 01-07-1984  Nationality Brazilian  Residence Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  Trains At Ricardo Almeida / Valor MMA  Height 6&#8217;2&#8243;  Reach 76&#8243;  Leg Reach 42.5&#8243;  MMA Record 21-9-0  Active Win Streak  0  Net Worth $1.5 Million  Weight/Division 205 lbs / Light Heavyweight  Marital Status / Partner Name Engaged / Yana Kunitskaya  Kids One (Hiago)

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Johnny Walker vs Jamahal Hill promises to be a cracker of a fight for UFC Fight Night in February