Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Ankalaev and Santos met in a five-round light heavyweight fight, the main event of UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev on Saturday, March 12. Ankalaev is 22-2-1 overall and 7-1 in the UFC. Santos is 22-13 and 14-8. Ankalaev has 7 UFC wins, 4 of them inside the distance. Santos has 14 UFC wins, 11 of them inside the distance. Ankalaev gives up three inches of reach. Ankalaev won by decision after five rounds.
| Stat | Ankalaev | Santos |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'3" | 6'2" |
| Reach | 75" | 78" |
| Age | 29 | 38 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 7-1 | 14-8 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.0 | 2.3 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 56% | 48% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 61% | 56% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.1 | 0.6 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 32% | 36% |
| Takedown Defense | 86% | 66% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| Control / 15 | 3:40 | 0:08 |
| Finish Rate | 50% | 50% |
| Finished Rate | 13% | 23% |
| Went the Distance | 38% | 27% |
| Average Fight Time | 9:49 | 8:55 |
