Thiago Santos de Lima is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Santos made his professional MMA debut in October 2010. He was part of the cast of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2 in March 2013.
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Thiago Santos de Lima is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Santos made his professional MMA debut in October 2010. He was part of the cast of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2 in March 2013. Despite not winning the show, Santos was signed to a contract by the UFC. He made his debut on August 3, 2013, at UFC 163 against Cezar Ferreira. Santos next faced Andy Enz on January 30, 2015, atUFC 183. He won the fight via TKO in the first round. He next faced Gegard Mousasi on July 9, 2016, at. UFC 200, filling in for an injured Derek Brunson.
Santos fought Eric Spicely on September 24, 2016,. at UFC Fight Night 95. Santos faced David Branch on April 21, 2018. He lost the fight by knockout in the second round. On September 22, 2018, he was scheduled to face Jimi Manuwa in a light heavyweight bout. He pulled out of the bout due to a torn hamstring and was replaced by Eryk Anders. On October 21, 2017, he fought promotional newcomer Michał Materla. However, it was revealed on 1 September that Materl had reneged on his agreement with the UFC and was re-signing with the Polish regional promotion KSW.
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