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Fight Game on the ‘Gram: Thiago Santos’ best posts before UFC on ESPN+ 40

Social media is part of life in the fight game for most fighters. Many of them turn to Instagram to keep their fans and followers informed and entertained since (for now) its reputation is less vitriolic than some of its contemporaries.

Ahead of his fight against Glover Teixeira (31-7 MMA, 14-5 UFC), check out some of the most popular Instagram posts from fellow former light heavyweight title challenger Thiago Santos (21-7 MMA, 13-6 UFC) over the past year.

Santos and Teixeira headline UFC on ESPN+ 40, which takes place Saturday Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The main card airs on ESPN and streams on ESPN+ following prelims on ESPN+.

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