This UFC betting preview for Thiago Santos vs Magomed Ankalaev will share the odds, picks, prediction, stats and stream for how to watch the UFC fights tonight for UFC Vegas 50.
Thiago Santos vs Magomed Ankalaev | UFC Fight Night
UFC Fight Night — Light Heavyweight Bout | Main Event
Thiago “Marreta” Santos (22-9-0, 15 KO, 1 Sub) vs. Magomed Ankalaev (16-1-0, 9 KO, 0 Sub)
Date: Saturday, March 12, 2022
Fight Time: This will be the final fight on the main card, which begins at 7 p.m. EST.
Venue: UFC APEX — Las Vegas, NV
Coverage: ESPN+
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Thiago Santos vs Magomed Ankalaev Odds & Betting Info
UFC betting odds for UFC Fight Night are taken from BetUS Sportsbook.
Moneyline:
Method of Victory:
Thiago Santos
- KO/TKO or DQ: (+750)
- Submission: (+2000)
- Decision: (+1000)
Magomed Ankalaev
- KO/TKO or DQ: (+115)
- Submission: (+850)
- Decision: (+125)
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Fighter Comparison
| Thiago Santos | NAME | Magomed Ankalaev |
| 22-9-0 | RECORD | 16-1-0 |
| Brazil | COUNTRY | Russia |
| 6-2 | HEIGHT | 6-3 |
| 206 lbs | WEIGHT | 205.5 lbs |
| 76 in | REACH | 75 in |
| 42.5 in | LEG REACH | 46 in |
| 68% | KO WIN % | 56% |
| 5% | SUB WIN % | 0% |
| 27% | DEC WIN % | 44% |
Thiago Santos vs Magomed Ankalaev Betting Trends & Stats
– Thiago Santos defeated Johnny Walker, by unanimous decision, in his last fight on Oct. 2, 2021.
– Magomed Ankalaev defeated Volkan Oezdemir, by unanimous decision, in his last fight on Oct. 30, 2021.
– Santos averages 3.95 significant strikes landed per minute with a 48% accuracy rate.
– Ankalaev averages 3.60 significant strikes landed per minute with a 55% accuracy rate.
– Santos averages 2.28 significant strikes absorbed per minute with a 56% defense rate.
– Ankalaev averages 2.05 significant strikes absorbed per minute with a 62% defense rate.
– Santos averages 0.61 takedowns per 15 minutes.
– Ankalaev has an 85% takedown defense rate.
Stats via UFC.com
Thiago Santos vs Magomed Ankalaev Prediction
UFC Vegas 50 Santos-Ankalaev prediction is from Tapology Fight Predictions.
Winner: Magomed Ankalaev (94%)
Method of Victory: KO/TKO (48%)
UFC Vegas 50 Fight Card | Main Card
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Drew Dober vs Terrance McKinney — Match 5
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