Magomed Ankalaev vs Thiago Santos

Magomed Ankalaev vs Thiago Santos: Matchup Breakdown

Magomed Ankalaev is 12-2-1 in the Light Heavyweight division with an 80% win rate. Thiago Santos is 14-10 at Middleweight, winning 58.3% of the time. Magomed Ankalaev is listed as active. Thiago Santos is listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Magomed Ankalaev leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev on Mar 12, 2022, won by Magomed Ankalaev by Decision - Unanimous in round 5.

Magomed Ankalaev holds the higher ELO rating, 1,210 to 975. Career peaks are 1,244 for Magomed Ankalaev and 1,072 for Thiago Santos. Magomed Ankalaev has 6 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 12 victories, a 50% finish rate. Thiago Santos has 11 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 78.6% of the time.

Magomed Ankalaev stands 6' 3" with a reach of 75" and fights orthodox. Thiago Santos is 6' 2" with a reach of 76", orthodox. That is a 1-inch reach advantage for Thiago Santos. Magomed Ankalaev is 34, Thiago Santos is 42.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Magomed Ankalaev has landed 690 significant strikes at 52.8% accuracy with 10 takedowns and 51:41 of control time. Thiago Santos has landed 888 at 48.2% with 14 takedowns and 31:38 of control.

Magomed Ankalaev has 3 title fights (1 won) against 1 (0 won) for Thiago Santos. They share 4 common opponents: Aleksandar Rakic, Johnny Walker, Jan Blachowicz, Anthony Smith.