Thiago Santos managed to earn a decision win over Johnny Walker in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Walker. ‘Marreta’ ended his 3-fight skid in the process. He is now eyeing up a fight against Jiri Prochazka next and has issued a chilling warning to ‘Denisa’. Prochazka has had a meteoric rise to stardom in his short stint in the UFC. A knockout win over Volkan Oezdemir caught every fan’s attention. A highlight-reel finish of former title challenger Dominick Reyes further elevated his popularity. Prochazka is currently looking to secure a title shot for himself and will serve as the backup at the UFC 267 title clash between Jan Blachowicz and Glover Teixeira. “If Jiri Prochazka doesn’t want to wait around for the title shot, I’m here. I’m here to face him. All respect to him, but I watched his fights. He thinks his chin is stone, but that’s because he hasn’t fought against the hammer. If he wants to test his chin, I’m here,” said Santos in his post-fight interview. THIAGO SANTOS VS JIRI PROCHAZKA NEXT? Prochazka has shown he is a different breed of a fighter than the rest of the light-heavyweight division. However, he has a tendency to take shots from his opponents. Which might be a recipe for disaster against someone like Santos. Then again, he has a granite chin to support his reckless abundance style. Jiri Prochazka [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/jiri-prochazka-dominick-reyes-ufc-on-espn-23-3.jpg]https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/jiri-prochazka-dominick-reyes-ufc-on-espn-23-3.jpgLAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 01: (L-R) Jiri Prochazka of the Czech Republic punches Dominick Reyes in a light heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on May 01, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Stylistically, a fight between Prochazka [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jiri-prochazka/] and Santos [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/thiago-santos/] sounds exciting. And with ‘Denisa’ involved, one can guarantee it won’t be a snoozefest like Santos’s last two fights. Santos has been very gun shy lately. So, whether he has done enough to get a fight against Prochazka, remains to be seen. What do you think of Santos’s call out? Is Prochazka the next fight for him? Let us know. Also Read: “I Never Felt Comfortable With Him as a Commentator” – Cris Cyborg on Joe Rogan Calling Her UFC Fights [https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-i-never-felt-comfortable-with-him-as-a-commentator-cris-cyborg-on-joe-rogan-calling-her-ufc-fights/] 

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<p style="text-align: center"><b>Jiri Prochazka 2024: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</b></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Jiri Prochazka?</strong></h2>
Jiri Prochazka is a light-heavyweight UFC fighter and a former LHW champion of the division. Prochazka suffered a terrible shoulder injury ahead of his bout against Glover Teixeira at UFC 282. However, he did not withdraw and became a champion. He has lost the vacant title fight to Alex Pereira and is on his way to fight Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 300.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Jiri Prochazkaâ€™s early life</strong></h2>
Jiri Prochazka was born on October 14, 1992 in Znojmo in Czechoslovakia. Unfortunately, at the age of 6, he ended up losing his father. Nevertheless, this did not succeed in deterring the fighter from his path. He amateur football for TJ DruÅ¾stevnÃ­k HostÄ›radice and was also an enthusiastic freestyle BMX rider growing up.

He was also an avid street fighter and got into many street fights and eventually found his way into Mixed Martial Arts right ahead of High School. The rest is history.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Jiri Prochazkaâ€™s wife and children</strong></h2>
Jiri Prochazka used to date a lawyer named Kamila Kordulikova. However, the two are no longer together and it is known that he is currently single and not in any relationship. His ideology and his way of life mean that he does not prioritize relationships as of now.

<em>â€œI am living in a forest next to the lake in Bruno. And I like to live more alone, but I want to share my ideology, my ideas, and my style of fighting.â€</em> He said in an old interview. <em>â€œSo I need to be a little bit famous. Now for my career, itâ€™s important to be like thatâ€”to be alone and just practice and practice because I can stay pure, clean, and without no distraction, no relationship.â€</em>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Jiri Prochazka: Net worth and salary 2024</h2>
According to Mediareferee, ProchazkaÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.mediareferee.com/jiri-prochazka-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">earned</a> $153,500 for his first UFC fight against Volkan Oezdemir and has a net worth of $2 million, the chunk of which comes from his career as a Rizin champion. His title fight against Teixeira earned him around $500,000. Prochazka's highest UFC purse came when he faced Alex Pereira at UFC 295. The former champ earned $897,000 for that fight.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Jiri Prochazkaâ€™s career timeline </strong></h2>
He displayed a splendid performance againstÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dominick-reyes/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Dominick Reyes</a> on May 01, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 23: Dominick Reyes vs. Jiri Prochazka. 'Denisa' knocked out Reyes via a devastating spinning back elbow and collected two bonuses. With that win, Prochazka took his UFC tally toÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/009341ed974bad72" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2-0</a>Â and earned himself a title fight.

Next, he fought and defeated UFC light heavyweight champion GloverÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/glover-teixeira/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Teixeira</a> in the main event of UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Prochazka. He was going to fight in a rematch against the Brazilian in 2022, but an injury forced him to be sidelined. Moreover, he vacated his title. He then lost the vacant title fight to Alex Pereira. Next, he defeated Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 300.

Prochazka is a striker and has claimed an insane 25 wins via T/KO. His violent approach towards fighting has also helped him dominate his opponents. 'Denisa' Prochazka has claimed just two wins via submission and has been involved in just two decisions in his entire career. Hence, it is clear that he is an all-out attacker.

'The Denisa' holds a proud of <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Jiri-Prochazka-97529" target="_blank" rel="noopener">30-4-1</a>Â in his MMA career. His list of achievements and records is way too many and equally commendable. With a current win streak of 12, the fighter has definitely proved his worth and is up for creating history in the sport.

Prochazka has won one 'Performance of the Night' award for his KO against Volkan Oezdemir and has won both the 'Performance of the Night' and 'Fight of the Night' bonus for his spinning back elbow KO of Dominick Reyes at UFC on ESPN 23.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Jiri Prochazkaâ€™s contracts</strong></span></h2>
Not much is known about his contract within the UFC as of right now however, ahead of his fight with Alex Pereira, 'Denisa' shared a post saying â€œSigned, prepared," perhaps he has a multi-fight contract prepared with the promotion as well.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Jiri Prochazkaâ€™s partnerships and endorsements</strong> </span></h2>
Prochazka is associated with the famous BJP line of clothing. However, not much is known about his income from the brand endorsement.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Jiri Prochazkaâ€™s career stats and records</strong></h2>
Jiri Prochazka has a record of 30-4-1. At the age of 31, he weighs about 205 pounds at his light heavyweight limit. The fighter is 6 feet and 3 inches in height. Out of his 30 victories, he has won 26 fights via knockouts and TKOs. 3 wins have come via the way of submission and only 1 has come from a decision. His current record stands at 29-4-1.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Jiri Prochazkaâ€™s social media accounts</strong></h2>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jirkaprochazka/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jiri Prochazka's Instagram account.</a>

<a href="https://twitter.com/jiri_bjp?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jiri Prochazka X account.</a>

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/jiriBJPprochazka/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jiri Prochazka Facebook account.</a>
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<td><strong>Personal Information:</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
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<td>Nickname</td>
<td>Denisa, BJP</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Age</td>
<td>31</td>
</tr>
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<td>Born</td>
<td>10-14-1992</td>
</tr>
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<td>Nationality</td>
<td>Czech</td>
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<td>Residence</td>
<td>Brno, Czech Republic</td>
</tr>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>6'4"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMA Record</td>
<td>29-3-1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Active Win Streak</td>
<td>NA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$1 Million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight/Division</td>
<td>205 lb/light heavyweight</td>
</tr>
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<td>Marital Status/Partner Name</td>
<td>NA/NA</td>
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Jiri Prochazka 2024: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Who is Jiri Prochazka? Jiri Prochazka is a light-heavyweight UFC fighter and a former LHW champion of the division. Prochazka suffered a terrible shoulder injury ahead of his bout against Glover Teixeira at UFC 282. However, he did not withdraw and became a champion. He has lost the vacant title fight to Alex Pereira and is on his way to fight Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 300. Jiri Prochazkaâ€™s early life Jiri Prochazka was born on October 14, 1992 in Znojmo in Czechoslovakia. Unfortunately, at the age of 6, he ended up losing his father. Nevertheless, this did not succeed in deterring the fighter from his path. He amateur football for TJ DruÅ¾stevnÃ­k HostÄ›radice and was also an enthusiastic freestyle BMX rider growing up. He was also an avid street fighter and got into many street fights and eventually found his way into Mixed Martial Arts right ahead of High School. The rest is history. Jiri Prochazkaâ€™s wife and children Jiri Prochazka used to date a lawyer named Kamila Kordulikova. However, the two are no longer together and it is known that he is currently single and not in any relationship. His ideology and his way of life mean that he does not prioritize relationships as of now. â€œI am living in a forest next to the lake in Bruno. And I like to live more alone, but I want to share my ideology, my ideas, and my style of fighting.â€ He said in an old interview. â€œSo I need to be a little bit famous. Now for my career, itâ€™s important to be like thatâ€”to be alone and just practice and practice because I can stay pure, clean, and without no distraction, no relationship.â€ Jiri Prochazka: Net worth and salary 2024 According to Mediareferee, ProchazkaÂ earned $153,500 for his first UFC fight against Volkan Oezdemir and has a net worth of $2 million, the chunk of which comes from his career as a Rizin champion. His title fight against Teixeira earned him around $500,000. Prochazka&#8217;s highest UFC purse came when he faced Alex Pereira at UFC 295. The former champ earned $897,000 for that fight. Jiri Prochazkaâ€™s career timeline He displayed a splendid performance againstÂ Dominick Reyes on May 01, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 23: Dominick Reyes vs. Jiri Prochazka. &#8216;Denisa&#8217; knocked out Reyes via a devastating spinning back elbow and collected two bonuses. With that win, Prochazka took his UFC tally toÂ 2-0Â and earned himself a title fight. Next, he fought and defeated UFC light heavyweight champion GloverÂ Teixeira in the main event of UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Prochazka. He was going to fight in a rematch against the Brazilian in 2022, but an injury forced him to be sidelined. Moreover, he vacated his title. He then lost the vacant title fight to Alex Pereira. Next, he defeated Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 300. Prochazka is a striker and has claimed an insane 25 wins via T/KO. His violent approach towards fighting has also helped him dominate his opponents. &#8216;Denisa&#8217; Prochazka has claimed just two wins via submission and has been involved in just two decisions in his entire career. Hence, it is clear that he is an all-out attacker. &#8216;The Denisa&#8217; holds a proud of 30-4-1Â in his MMA career. His list of achievements and records is way too many and equally commendable. With a current win streak of 12, the fighter has definitely proved his worth and is up for creating history in the sport. Prochazka has won one &#8216;Performance of the Night&#8217; award for his KO against Volkan Oezdemir and has won both the &#8216;Performance of the Night&#8217; and &#8216;Fight of the Night&#8217; bonus for his spinning back elbow KO of Dominick Reyes at UFC on ESPN 23. Jiri Prochazkaâ€™s contracts Not much is known about his contract within the UFC as of right now however, ahead of his fight with Alex Pereira, &#8216;Denisa&#8217; shared a post saying â€œSigned, prepared,&#8221; perhaps he has a multi-fight contract prepared with the promotion as well. Jiri Prochazkaâ€™s partnerships and endorsements Prochazka is associated with the famous BJP line of clothing. However, not much is known about his income from the brand endorsement. Jiri Prochazkaâ€™s career stats and records Jiri Prochazka has a record of 30-4-1. At the age of 31, he weighs about 205 pounds at his light heavyweight limit. The fighter is 6 feet and 3 inches in height. Out of his 30 victories, he has won 26 fights via knockouts and TKOs. 3 wins have come via the way of submission and only 1 has come from a decision. His current record stands at 29-4-1. Jiri Prochazkaâ€™s social media accounts Jiri Prochazka&#8217;s Instagram account. Jiri Prochazka X account. Jiri Prochazka Facebook account.  Personal Information:  Nickname Denisa, BJP  Age 31  Born 10-14-1992  Nationality Czech  Residence Brno, Czech Republic  Height 6&#8217;4&#8243;  MMA Record 29-3-1  Active Win Streak NA  Net Worth $1 Million  Weight/Division 205 lb/light heavyweight  Marital Status/Partner Name NA/NA

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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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<tbody>
<tr>
<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>
<tr>
<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>
</tr>
</tbody>
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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)

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