Mairon Santos

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Brazil

Gets gift from judges in win
FeatherweightUFC
March 8, 2025
Santos defeated Francis Marshall via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28) at UFC 313 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
To give you an idea how shocking this decision was, Santos -- who entered as a -250 favorite -- was upwards of a +700 underdog in the dying seconds of the bout. He clearly lost Round 1 after getting dropped late and nearly finished by Marshall. Santos put forth a better effort over the final 10 minutes, but he was never able to get in a rhythm, and the fact two judges gave him both of the frames is nothing short of shocking. The 24-year-old Brazilian and former Ultimate Fighter winner needs to be a whole lot better his next time out.
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Fighting Marshall next
FeatherweightUFC
January 2, 2025
Santos will fight Francis Marshall at UFC 313 on March 8, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Santos took care of business fairly easily during his debut fight against Kaan Ofli in August. The 24-year-old Santos will now look to extend his professional win streak to five against Marshall, who has lost two of his last three bouts dating back to 2023.
Newest member of UFC roster
FeatherweightUFC
August 24, 2024
Santos won The Ultimate Fighter 32 featherweight finale on Saturday, defeating Kaan Ofli via KO (punch) at 1:30 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Santos entered as a -200 favorite, but it should have been upwards of -2000 given the obvious gap in talent between the two. Mairon looked calm and composed throughout, using his six-inch reach advantage to hammer Ofli at distance. The finish came when one massive left hand closed the show in an instant. It was a truly impressive performance on multiple fronts. Still just 24 years of age and now the newest official member of the UFC roster, Santos -- who trains at Xtreme Couture in Vegas -- is a fighter to keep an eye on moving forward at 145 pounds.
Making debut in Vegas
FeatherweightUFC
August 22, 2024
Santos will take on Kaan Ofli at UFC Vegas 96 on Aug. 24, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Santos was supposed to make his UFC debut back in August of 2023, but visa issues prohibited the fight from actually happening. The 24-year-old Brazilian will now debut against Ofli, who is also getting his first UFC fight when they brawl in August.
Off Saturday's card
FeatherweightUFC
August 1, 2023
Santos will not fight Sean Woodson at UFC Nashville on Saturday due to visa issues, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Santos was hopping to make his UFC debut on Saturday, but visa issues will make him have to wait. Woodson will get his fourth different opponent for Nashville with Dennis Buzukja stepping in to take Santos' place.
Fighting Woodson at UFC Nashville
FeatherweightUFC
July 31, 2023
Santos will fight Sean Woodson on Aug. 5 at UFC Nashville, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
After recently signing on with the UFC, Santos will immediately be thrust into action Saturday. His opponent will come into the bout with a two-fight winning streak and have five-inch height and seven-inch reach advantages over Santos.