Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Santos and Jones met in a five-round light heavyweight title fight, the main event of UFC 239 on Saturday, July 6. Santos is 22-13 overall and 13-5 in the UFC. Jones is 28-1 and 18-0 (1 NC). Santos has 13 UFC wins, 11 of them inside the distance. Jones has 18 UFC wins, 10 of them inside the distance. Santos gives up six inches of reach. Jones won by decision after five rounds.
| Stat | Santos | Jones |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'2" | 6'4" |
| Reach | 78" | 84" |
| Age | 35 | 31 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 13-5 | 18-0 (1 NC) |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 5.0 | 4.4 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.2 | 2.1 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 51% | 58% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 61% | 65% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 1.5 | 0.3 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 40% | 46% |
| Takedown Defense | 67% | 94% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| Control / 15 | 0:03 | 0:54 |
| Finish Rate | 61% | 56% |
| Finished Rate | 22% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 17% | 44% |
| Average Fight Time | 6:38 | 15:10 |
