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The return bout for Thiago Santos has been set and it’s against Glover Teixeira. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reports that the UFC is closing in on finalizing a light heavyweight scrap between Santos and Teixeira. This will headline a UFC Fight Nig…
The return bout for Thiago Santos has been set and it’s against Glover Teixeira. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reports that the UFC is closing in on finalizing a light heavyweight scrap between Santos and Teixeira. This will headline a UFC Fight Night card on Sept. 12. Here’s Okamoto’s tweet. Santos hasn’t been seen in action since […]
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Thiago Santos is only targeting a big fight upon his return. Santos hasn’t competed since UFC 239 last July when he suffered a split decision loss to Jon Jones in their light heavyweight title fight. The fact that it was a decision, let alone a split verdict, was impressive considering Santos was compromised early on […]
Thiago Santos is only targeting a big fight upon his return.
Santos hasn’t competed since UFC 239 last July when he suffered a split decision loss to Jon Jones in their light heavyweight title fight.
The fact that it was a decision, let alone a split verdict, was impressive considering Santos was compromised early on in the fight after suffering multiple injuries to his left knee. He would later undergo surgery on both his knees as he has remained on the sidelines since.
However, he claims to be 100 percent now and is just waiting on the UFC to inform him of a potential opponent and location.
“(I am) 100 percent, man,” Santos told MMA Junkie. “I feel so good. I train everything. I train with some partners, I start to spar. I feel so good. I train everything: wrestling, jiu-jitsu and sparring. I feel great. I feel 100 percent, and I’m ready to fight again. I’m just waiting for the UFC to tell me where, against who, and that’s it.”
Of course, the Brazilian’s top choice is a rematch with Jones.
However, there is uncertainty in that regard mainly due to Jones claiming he was vacating his title amid his ongoing spat with the UFC over fighter pay. Should “Bones” actually walk away from the sport, “Marreta” believes the division should keep moving forward.
In that scenario, he would like to face Dominick Reyes next.
“If these things happen about Jon, if he really don’t want to fight, the light heavyweight division needs to go forward,” Santos said. “It needs to continue. It can’t stay stopped. I would like to go in line for the belt against Jones or against Dominick Reyes.
“We never know what UFC is going to do. I’m doing what I need to do. I keep training. I’m preparing for when the UFC tells me. I’m going to be 100 percent ready. I would like to fight for the belt or someone in the top five.”
That said, Santos doesn’t think Jones will retire anytime soon.
“I don’t believe Jon is retired,” Santos added. “He fights for what he deserves. I can’t say if he’s right or wrong, but he’s the champion for a long time, and he fights for what he believes he deserves. But I don’t believe he will retire or stop.
“Maybe he will stop for a few months or one year, but for sure not retirement. He is young. He has a lot of fights to do. I would like to know. I’m excited for news about (my next) fight and against who. I’m so excited.”
Who do you think Santos will fight next?
Thiago Santos wants a big fight upon his return to the Octagon. Santos hasn’t been in action since March 2019. He gave UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones all he could handle and even came close to pulling off the upset. In the end, “B…
Thiago Santos wants a big fight upon his return to the Octagon. Santos hasn’t been in action since March 2019. He gave UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones all he could handle and even came close to pulling off the upset. In the end, “Bones” successfully retained his gold via split decision. Santos has been […]
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Glover Teixeira believes he and Jan Blachowicz should fight next. Teixeira is on a four-fight winning streak following his latest TKO victory over Anthony Smith at UFC Jacksonville last month. Blachowicz, meanwhile, has won seven of his last eight fights and has been campaigning to fight current light heavyweight champion Jon Jones next. However, there […]
Glover Teixeira believes he and Jan Blachowicz should fight next.
Teixeira is on a four-fight winning streak following his latest TKO victory over Anthony Smith at UFC Jacksonville last month.
Blachowicz, meanwhile, has won seven of his last eight fights and has been campaigning to fight current light heavyweight champion Jon Jones next.
However, there is uncertainty when it comes to Jones. “Bones” is currently embroiled in a spat with the UFC over fighter pay and even claimed he was vacating his title as he planned on taking time away from the sport.
There has been no real update since as to whether Jones has actually vacated his title. But in the meantime, Teixeira wants to face Blachowicz as he feels they are more deserving than anyone else to potentially face Jones next should he continue fighting.
“In my opinion, I’m looking forward to fighting for the title,” Teixeira told MMA Junkie. “I want to fight Jan Blachowicz because we’re both coming from – I mean, I come from four wins in a row, I believe he coming from four, five wins in a row something like that and who am I to say who’s going to fight next?”
Of course, Dominick Reyes was the last to fight Jones as he lost a close unanimous decision verdict back at UFC 247 in February. Many observers felt he did enough to win on the night as “The Devastator” has also since been campaigning to face Jones next in a rematch.
But as far as Teixeira is concerned, the likes of Reyes and Thiago Santos have already had their chance and should face each other to determine the next challenger after his fight with Blachowicz.
“Those guys had their chance,” Teixeira added. “They went in there, they fought for the title and they lost and they gotta come back and we fight to get back in there again. You don’t get rematches for a title unless you’re the champion.”
“I think me and Blachowicz, we should fight and those guys have to fight to get wins, maybe Thiago and Reyes have to fight to see who’s gonna win and who’s gonna fight for the title next.”
Do you agree with the Brazilian?
Anthony Smith admits that getting a rematch with Thiago Santos is important to him. Tomorrow night (May 13), Smith will headline a UFC event in Jacksonville. He’ll go head-to-head with Glover Teixeira. Smith will be in search of his second straig…
Anthony Smith admits that getting a rematch with Thiago Santos is important to him. Tomorrow night (May 13), Smith will headline a UFC event in Jacksonville. He’ll go head-to-head with Glover Teixeira. Smith will be in search of his second straight victory. Teixeira will be vying for his fourth win in a row. Smith Says […]
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Thiago Santos has called for a title fight with Dominick Reyes. Santos has been out of action since injuring both his knees in a split decision defeat to Jon Jones in their light heavyweight title fight at UFC 239 last summer. And with the recent news of Jones getting arrested for aggravated DWI and negligent […]
Thiago Santos has called for a title fight with Dominick Reyes.
Santos has been out of action since injuring both his knees in a split decision defeat to Jon Jones in their light heavyweight title fight at UFC 239 last summer.
And with the recent news of Jones getting arrested for aggravated DWI and negligent use of a firearm, there is a possibility that the light heavyweight champion may have to face further repercussions which could impact the title.
If such a scenario were to happen, Santos — who is now targeting a comeback — wants Reyes for what can only be assumed to be a fight for a vacant belt.
“I think UFCs 205 div needs a new champ! ( One thats not forever in trouble!)
I think me and Reyes deserve to fight for that belt! @danawhite @Mickmaynard2 @ufc @DomReyes @UFCBrasil @Alexdavismma @espnmma“
Santos notably defeated Jones on one judge’s scorecard with while other observers felt he should have won the fight. Many have suggested an uncompromised Santos may have done even better.
As for Reyes, he suffered a unanimous decision defeat to Jones at UFC 247 last month — but like Santos, many felt he deserved to win the contest.
Although a title fight between Santos and Reyes is unlikely at this point, the two very well could face each other next, especially if Jan Blachowicz ends up getting the next shot at Jones.
Regardless, what do you think of Santos’ idea?