9:00 pm
March 12

UFC Fight Night (Light Heavyweight): Santos v. Ankalaev

Who will WIN this FIGHT?

Thiago Santos (BRA)

Magomed Ankalaev (RUS)

 

Current odds:

Thiago Santos: (+450)

Magomed Ankalaev: (-600)

 

• Santos is already a counterstriker by nature but he’s even more hesitant to lead post-knee surgeries than ever before. That doesn’t mean Ankalaev still can’t be wary of his striking and his kicks in particular, but this fight is either going to be Santos losing a very tepid decision against someone who’s also a counterstriker but can get the fight to the mat and produces more round-winning offense, or Santos will be aggressive and risked getting quickly knocked out.

• Ankalaev just doesn’t make many mistakes all on his own, and Santos thrives on opponents walking themselves into danger. Seems primed for a slow competitive fight for a round or two until Anakalev can hit a takedown or set up a clean combo against the fence.

6/10
Confidence
StreakSmarter Pick
Magomed Ankalaev (RUS)
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