Head-to-head
Thiago Santos vs. Magomed Ankalaev
Records, rates, and the radar that tells the truth — with the full analysis one tap away.
6'2" · 76" · Orthodox
Height · Reach · Stance
6'3" · 75" · Orthodox
The numbers
Career rates, side by side.
Full-career UFC rates — the longer bar has the better of each pair.
14-10-0
Record (pro · UFC)
21-2-1 (1 NC) · UFC 13-2-1 (1 NC)
11
Wins vs .500+ opponents
10
3.72
Sig. strikes landed / min
3.52
2.57
Sig. strikes absorbed / min
2.49
48.2%
Striking accuracy
52.4%
53.9%
Striking defense
55.3%
0.88
Takedowns / 15 min
0.85
33.3%
Takedown accuracy
24.5%
65.5%
Takedown defense
87.5%
0.06
Sub attempts / 15 min
0.21
13.2%
Control time
28.4%
78.6%
Finish rate
53.8%
9:57
Avg fight time
12:27
The shape of the fight
Profiles, overlaid.
Percentiles against UFC veterans — plus whether these two have ever shared an opponent, or a cage.
Profiles overlaid (percentile vs UFC veterans)
■ Thiago Santos ■ Magomed Ankalaev
Head-to-head & common opponents
They fought: 2022-03-12 — L for Thiago Santos · Decision - Unanimous R5
| Common opponent | Santos | Ankalaev |
|---|---|---|
| Johnny Walker | W 2021 | W 2024 |
| Aleksandar Rakic | L 2021 | W 2024 |
| Jan Blachowicz | W 2019 | D 2022 |
| Anthony Smith | W 2018 | W 2022 |