Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger, Thiago Santos, has parted ways with the world’s largest MMA promotion after nine years on the roster to sign with the Professional Fighters League. It is expected that Santos will make his promotional debut as part of the light heavyweight lineup for the 2023 season.
In an interview with ESPN, PFL president Ray Sefo stated, “We are very excited to bring in Thiago Santos to the PFL light heavyweight division. He is known throughout the MMA world as a guy who delivers exciting fights, and I’m looking forward to seeing his elite knockout power up close.