Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Dos Santos and Ngannou met in a five-round heavyweight fight, the main event of UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. Dos Santos on Saturday, June 29. Dos Santos is 21-11 overall and 15-4 in the UFC. Ngannou is 19-3 and 8-2. Dos Santos has 15 UFC wins, 10 of them inside the distance. Ngannou has 8 UFC wins, 8 of them inside the distance. Dos Santos gives up five inches of reach. Ngannou won by KO/TKO in round 1 at 1:11.
| Stat | Dos Santos | Ngannou |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'4" | 6'4" |
| Reach | 77" | 82" |
| Age | 35 | 32 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 15-4 | 8-2 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 4.3 | 2.1 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 3.2 | 1.9 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 49% | 37% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 59% | 49% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 57% | 0% |
| Takedown Defense | 80% | 71% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 53% | 80% |
| Finished Rate | 16% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 32% | 20% |
| Average Fight Time | 11:45 | 6:35 |