Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Teixeira and Santos met in a five-round light heavyweight fight, the main event of UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Teixeira on Saturday, November 7. Teixeira is 33-9 overall and 14-5 in the UFC. Santos is 22-13 and 13-6. Teixeira has 14 UFC wins, 11 of them inside the distance. Santos has 13 UFC wins, 11 of them inside the distance. Santos is five years younger. Teixeira won by submission in round 3 at 1:49.
| Stat | Teixeira | Santos |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'2" | 6'2" |
| Reach | 76" | 78" |
| Age | 41 | 36 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 14-5 | 13-6 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.6 | 4.4 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 3.9 | 2.2 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 48% | 48% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 55% | 57% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 38% | 40% |
| Takedown Defense | 60% | 68% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Control / 15 | 1:09 | 0:03 |
| Finish Rate | 58% | 58% |
| Finished Rate | 11% | 21% |
| Went the Distance | 32% | 21% |
| Average Fight Time | 10:18 | 7:36 |
