Kevin Holland spoke to the media following his controversial No Contest result at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Walker. The 2020 Fighter of the Year was caught with an accidental headbutt by Kyle Daukaus who proceed to swarm a near-unconscious opponent after the collision. While he secured a choke, the fight officials deliberated and ruled the bout as an NC. ‘The Trailblazer’ is already keen to run back the rematch with Kyle Daukaus and his competitive spirit is on full display. In turn, Daukaus too has shown an interest to rematch with Holland in the coming months. When talking about a possible rematch next, Kevin Holland revealed that he was in the zone to even step up to light heavyweight and rematch main eventer, Thiago Santos. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/kev-1.jpg] “I want to run it back [with Kyle Daukaus]. I want to run it back right now. I want to run it back with anyone that’s ever got the better advantage over me.” “I mean, sh*t, if Johnny Walker would have got hurt tonight I would have stepped up at 205 and ran it back with Thiago. I’m that guy, you know what I mean.” “If he wants to go somewhere else cause he felt like the headbutt was the best thing that ever could happened to him, me personally, I got respect for Kyle, I got respect for Chris…but the fight game is the fight game.” Also Read- VIDEO: Johnny Walker Shows Off Crazy Dance Moves at UFC Fight Night Main Event [https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-video-johnny-walker-shows-off-crazy-dance-moves-at-ufc-fight-night-main-event/] KEVIN HOLLAND: ALWAYS CHASING THE W Holland [https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Kevin-Holland-108999] is one of the most game fighters on the roster and he’s always spoken about going back to avenge a victory. He fought ‘Marreta’ Santos back in 2018 at UFC 227 and despite the long gap, he wants to get one over Thiago Santos [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/thiago-santos/]. When they first met, the Brazilian fighter secured the unanimous decision victory on the scorecards. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/kea.jpg] Looking at the way Kevin Holland [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kevin-holland/] approaches the fight game, it’s no wonder why he’s a fan favorite fighter. He’s always looking for ways to come out on top and moving up to face a marauder like Santos on short notice is a massive move. As it stands though, Kevin Holland will be best suited focusing on finding ways to win at middleweight again. Read this story: Top 5 Biggest Rivalries in the History of the UFC [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/ufc-mma-news-top-5-biggest-rivalries-in-the-history-of-ufc-conor-mcgregor-khabib-nurmagomedov-daniel-cormier-jon-jones-ronda-rousey-miesha-tate-anderson-silva-chael-sonnen/] 

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Kevin Holland 2024: Net Worth, Wife, Salary and Record</h2>
Kevin Holland is currently ranked #15 according to the UFC welterweight <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.ufc.com/rankings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rankings</a>. The American fighter has competed for Legacy Fighting Alliance, Xtreme Knockout, and the Bellator before entering the UFC. He entered professional MMA in the year 2015.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">How much is the net worth of Kevin Holland?</h2>
As of 2024, Kevin Holland's net worth is estimated to be around $1 million.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Kevin Holland: Early Life</h2>
Kevin Holland, full name is Kevin Alan Holland, was born on November 5, 1992, in Riverside, California. Holland attended Los Osos High School and later went to college at Chaffey College. He started his martial arts training at the age of 16 and was a big fan of Georges St-Pierre. Moreover, the 30-year-old aimed to join the UFC after witnessing the UFC 100 pay-per-view.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Kevin Holland: MMA Career and Record</h2>
'Trailblazer' started off his UFC career in the year 2018. He fought and lost against Thiago Santos via a unanimous decision at UFC 227. Later on, he defeated fighters like John Phillips, Alessio Di Chirico, and Anthony Hernandez to name a few. He fought against Darren Stewart at UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley, where he won the fight via a split decision.
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His last bout was against Santiago Ponzinibbio at UFC 287. At the event, he earned his first win after two consecutive defeats. He holds a record ofÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/3a46b268013afede" target="_blank" rel="noopener">12-6</a>Â in his UFC career.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Kevin Holland: Fighting Style</h2>
Holland is one of the most dangerous fighters inside the octagon. His rapid moves and swift techniques have led him to be one of the best in his division. His punching power is also commendable, but his grappling leaves a lot to be desired.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vEXdtWRbkA

He never lets his opponents dominate him, which is clear from the fact that 12 of his 21 wins have come through the knockout technique of the game. He secured an impressive TKO win over Jacare Souza whilst on his back at UFC 256.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Kevin Holland: Salary</h2>
His salary ranges around $100,000. Furthermore, he has estimated career earnings of $375,000 according toÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/35757-kevin-holland" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tapology</a>. Outside of the UFC, he has participated in numerous championship fights, yielding rewards commensurate with his effort, even if not at the level of those in the UFC. Furthermore, Holland's financial success is derived mostly from his fighting career.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Kevin Holland: Wife and Family</h2>
'Trailblazer' got married to his wife, Charlese, in 2019 at a private ceremony. Besides, the couple has only released a few pictures of them from their wedding and kept their private life out of the eyes of the fans and media.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Kevin Holland: Achievements</h2>
'TrailBlazer' holds a stellar record ofÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Kevin-Holland-108999" target="_blank" rel="noopener">25-11-0</a> in his MMA career. His list of accomplishments is way too long and impressive. He has also grabbed the 2020 Breakout Fighter of the Year by <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/01/mma-junkie-2020-breakout-fighter-of-year-kevin-holland-ufc#:~:text=Kevin%20Holland%20is%20MMA%20Junkie's,%E2%80%9CFighter%20of%20the%20Year.%E2%80%9D" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MMAJunkie</a>. Holland has claimed five UFC 'Performance of the Night' awards after his wins over Joaquin Buckley, Charlie Ontiveros, Ronaldo Souza, Alex Oliveira, and Jacare Souza.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Kevin Holland's Endorsements</h2>
'Trailblazer' currently has endorsement deals with Hayabusa Combat, Rule One Proteins, MyBookie, and Beer Roofing and Remodeling.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Kevin Holland's Charity and Foundation Work</h2>
Holland partnered with QuikTrip, an American convenience store chain, to cover the fuel costs of his customers as part of the "Back to School Fuel Up" campaign. He undertook this initiative in conjunction with 'The Helping Brothers Charity Drive'.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">How to contact Kevin Holland?</h2>
<p style="text-align: center"><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/trailblaze2top/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/Trailblaze2top?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></p>

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<td style="height: 24px">Nickname</td>
<td style="height: 24px">Trailblazer</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Age</td>
<td style="height: 24px">30</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Born</td>
<td style="height: 24px">11-05-1992</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Nationality</td>
<td style="height: 24px">American</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Residence</td>
<td style="height: 24px">Fort Worth, Texas, United States</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Height</td>
<td style="height: 24px">6'3"</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Weight/Division</td>
<td style="height: 24px">185 lb/ middleweight</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">MMA Record</td>
<td style="height: 24px">25-11-0</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Charity</td>
<td style="height: 24px">The Helping Brother Charity Drive</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Net Worth</td>
<td style="height: 24px">Estimated $1 million</td>
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<td style="height: 48px">Endorsements</td>
<td style="height: 48px">Hayabusa Combat, Jimmy Bars, Rule One Proteins, MyBookie, and Beer Roofing and Remodeling</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Marital Status</td>
<td style="height: 24px">Married to Charlese (2019)</td>
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Kevin Holland 2024: Net Worth, Wife, Salary and Record Kevin Holland is currently ranked #15 according to the UFC welterweight rankings. The American fighter has competed for Legacy Fighting Alliance, Xtreme Knockout, and the Bellator before entering the UFC. He entered professional MMA in the year 2015. How much is the net worth of Kevin Holland? As of 2024, Kevin Holland&#8217;s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million. Kevin Holland: Early Life Kevin Holland, full name is Kevin Alan Holland, was born on November 5, 1992, in Riverside, California. Holland attended Los Osos High School and later went to college at Chaffey College. He started his martial arts training at the age of 16 and was a big fan of Georges St-Pierre. Moreover, the 30-year-old aimed to join the UFC after witnessing the UFC 100 pay-per-view. Kevin Holland: MMA Career and Record &#8216;Trailblazer&#8217; started off his UFC career in the year 2018. He fought and lost against Thiago Santos via a unanimous decision at UFC 227. Later on, he defeated fighters like John Phillips, Alessio Di Chirico, and Anthony Hernandez to name a few. He fought against Darren Stewart at UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley, where he won the fight via a split decision.  via Imago His last bout was against Santiago Ponzinibbio at UFC 287. At the event, he earned his first win after two consecutive defeats. He holds a record ofÂ 12-6Â in his UFC career. Kevin Holland: Fighting Style Holland is one of the most dangerous fighters inside the octagon. His rapid moves and swift techniques have led him to be one of the best in his division. His punching power is also commendable, but his grappling leaves a lot to be desired. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vEXdtWRbkA He never lets his opponents dominate him, which is clear from the fact that 12 of his 21 wins have come through the knockout technique of the game. He secured an impressive TKO win over Jacare Souza whilst on his back at UFC 256. Kevin Holland: Salary His salary ranges around $100,000. Furthermore, he has estimated career earnings of $375,000 according toÂ Tapology. Outside of the UFC, he has participated in numerous championship fights, yielding rewards commensurate with his effort, even if not at the level of those in the UFC. Furthermore, Holland&#8217;s financial success is derived mostly from his fighting career. Kevin Holland: Wife and Family &#8216;Trailblazer&#8217; got married to his wife, Charlese, in 2019 at a private ceremony. Besides, the couple has only released a few pictures of them from their wedding and kept their private life out of the eyes of the fans and media. Kevin Holland: Achievements &#8216;TrailBlazer&#8217; holds a stellar record ofÂ 25-11-0 in his MMA career. His list of accomplishments is way too long and impressive. He has also grabbed the 2020 Breakout Fighter of the Year by MMAJunkie. Holland has claimed five UFC &#8216;Performance of the Night&#8217; awards after his wins over Joaquin Buckley, Charlie Ontiveros, Ronaldo Souza, Alex Oliveira, and Jacare Souza. Kevin Holland&#8217;s Endorsements &#8216;Trailblazer&#8217; currently has endorsement deals with Hayabusa Combat, Rule One Proteins, MyBookie, and Beer Roofing and Remodeling. Kevin Holland&#8217;s Charity and Foundation Work Holland partnered with QuikTrip, an American convenience store chain, to cover the fuel costs of his customers as part of the &#8220;Back to School Fuel Up&#8221; campaign. He undertook this initiative in conjunction with &#8216;The Helping Brothers Charity Drive&#8217;. How to contact Kevin Holland? Instagram, Twitter  Nickname Trailblazer  Age 30  Born 11-05-1992  Nationality American  Residence Fort Worth, Texas, United States  Height 6&#8217;3&#8243;  Weight/Division 185 lb/ middleweight  MMA Record 25-11-0  Charity The Helping Brother Charity Drive  Net Worth Estimated $1 million  Endorsements Hayabusa Combat, Jimmy Bars, Rule One Proteins, MyBookie, and Beer Roofing and Remodeling  Marital Status Married to Charlese (2019)  &nbsp;

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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>
<a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://twitter.com/tmarretamma?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>
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<td>Nickname</td>
<td>Marreta</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Age</td>
<td>37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Born</td>
<td>01-07-1984</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>Brazilian</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Residence</td>
<td>Rio de Janeiro, Brazil</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trains At</td>
<td>Ricardo Almeida / Valor MMA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>6'2"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reach</td>
<td>76"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Leg Reach</td>
<td>42.5"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMA Record</td>
<td>21-9-0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Active Win Streak</td>
<td> 0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$1.5 Million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight/Division</td>
<td>205 lbs / Light Heavyweight</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<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>
</tr>
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<td><a href="https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Thiago-Santos-Looks-to-Avoid-4Fight-Skid-in-October-I-Know-How-This-Game-is-Played-180296" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kids</a></td>
<td>One (Hiago)</td>
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Thiago Santos

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)

‘I Would Have Stepped Up at 205 and Ran It Back with Thiago Santos’- Kevin Holland

Kevin Holland: Always chasing the W