PRAGUE – After five-and-a-half years in the UFC, Thiago “Marreta” Santos is closer than ever to a world title shot, and it’s all happened in the space of two short fights. The power-punching Brazilian (20-6 MMA, 12-5 UFC) takes on granite-chinned Polish contender Jan Blachowicz (23-7 MMA, 6-4 UFC) in the main event of UFC on ESPN+ 3 in Prague, Czech Republic on Saturday. And after two impressive finishes following his move up to the UFC’s light-heavyweight division, the 35-year-old admits he’s in the sweet spot in his career in an unlikely weight class. Stoppage wins over Eryk Anders and Jimi Manuwa saw Santos catapult into the top-10 and within striking distance of a possible shot at the UFC light heavyweight title
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