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Thiago Santos Admits Trash Talking Landed Him The Fight With Jimi Manuwa

“ I offered to fight Manuwa in Sao Paulo but he declined. I get it! He is coming off 2 losses doesnt need a 3rd!!!! @ufc @ufc_brasil @canalCombate

— Thiago Marreta (@TMarretaMMA) August 15, 2018

Gonna show this boy the meaning of respect ,through violence.

— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) August 17, 2018

Heavy-handed Brazilian middleweight Thiago Santos will make his fourth appearance this year when he takes on fellow knockout artist Jimi Manuwa at light heavyweight at UFC Fight Night 137 on Sept.