Light heavyweight contender Jamahal Hill will attempt to move himself into the elite of the division when he battles former title contender Thiago Santos in the main event of UFC on ESPN 40 this Saturday night in Las Vegas. Hill comes in as a commanding -300 favorite over the 38-year-old […]
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MMA Notebook: Ankalaev Extends Winning Streak, Ngannou Needs Knee Surgery
Magomed Ankalaev made his case for a light heavyweight title shot on Saturday night with a unanimous decision victory over Thiago Santos at UFC Fight Night 203. Ankalaev showed he could compete with Santos in a striking battle, then used his wrestling and grappling skills to finish out a 49-46, […]
UFC Fight Night 203: Santos, Ankalaev See Opportunity to Move Up in Light Heavyweight Division
Magomed Ankalaev will headline his first UFC card on Saturday night when he takes on Thiago Santos in a battle of light heavyweight contenders in the main event of UFC Fight Night 203. While Santos (22-9) is a seasoned veteran when it comes to topping UFC cards, the 29-year-old Ankalaev […]
Brazilian Light Heavyweights Thiago Santos, Johnny Walker Headline UFC Fight Night 193
Former light heavyweight championship challenger Thiago Santos will try to end his skid and slow the momentum of a rising contender when he faces Johnny Walker in the main event of UFC Fight Night 193 in Las Vegas on Saturday. The two Brazilians have each faced adversity in recent fights, […]
UFC Notebook: Glover Teixeira Makes Case for Title Shot by Submitting Thiago Santos
Glover Teixeira showed that he may have one more run at a UFC title in him on Saturday night after scoring a third-round submission victory over Thiago Santos at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. Teixeira landed a rear-naked choke at 1:49 of the third round to put an end […]
Thiago Santos Battles Glover Teixeira in UFC Light Heavyweight Title Eliminator
UFC No. 1 light heavyweight contender Thiago Santos will take on No. 3 contender Glover Teixeira in the main event of UFC Fight Night 182 on Saturday in Las Vegas. Both Santos and Teixeira want to score emphatic wins in order to make their case as the next challenger to […]