Magomed Ankalaev vs Thiago Santos
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They have met once
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Magomed Ankalaev vs Thiago Santos: Matchup Breakdown
Magomed Ankalaev is 13-2-1 (1 NC) in the Light Heavyweight division with a 76.5% 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 MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,255 to 888. Career peaks are 1,273 for Magomed Ankalaev and 1,090 for Thiago Santos. Magomed Ankalaev has 7 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 13 victories, a 53.8% 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 744 significant strikes at 52.4% accuracy with 12 takedowns and 1h 00m of control time. Thiago Santos has landed 888 at 48.2% with 14 takedowns and 0h 31m 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.
Have Magomed Ankalaev and Thiago Santos fought before?
Yes. Magomed Ankalaev and Thiago Santos have fought once in the UFC. Magomed Ankalaev won by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev on March 12, 2022.
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Who has more UFC wins, Magomed Ankalaev or Thiago Santos?
Thiago Santos has more UFC wins: 14 to 13. Magomed Ankalaev's UFC record is 13-2-1 (1 NC); Thiago Santos's is 14-10.
KO/TKO wins: Magomed Ankalaev 7, Thiago Santos 11. Submission wins: Magomed Ankalaev 0, Thiago Santos 0.
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Who is taller, Magomed Ankalaev or Thiago Santos?
Magomed Ankalaev is taller at 6'3", to Thiago Santos's 6'2" (1 inch). Thiago Santos has the longer reach: 76 inches to 75.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.