UFC Vegas 59 is headlined by a light heavyweight clash between former UFC light heavyweight contender Thiago Santos and a relative newcomer in the promotion, American Jamahal Hill. While Brazilian Thiago Santos has lost four of his last five fights, Hill is on a roll with two knockouts in his last two fights. UFC Vegas 59 holds at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, USA.
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Location: UFC Apex in Las Vegas
Date: 07.08.2022, 08:00
Where to watch: ESPN+
Thiago Santos
Veteran Thiago Santos is number 6 in UFC light heavyweight rankings. Turning pro in 2020, he joined the promotion in 2013 via The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2. Originally competing in the UFC as a Middleweight, Santos moved up to light heavyweight in 2018 and seemed to have gained more success in the 205 pounds division. After a 3-match winning streak, he challenged Jon Jones for the UFC light heavyweight championship losing by split decision. Since the loss, Santos has won only once, a victory against Johnny Walker last October.
Thiago Santos, Tale of the Tape
- Age: 38
- Height: 6’ 2”
- Weight: 205 lbs
- Reach: 76”
- Total fights: 32
- Record: 22-10-0
Jamahal Hill
American mixed martial artist Jamahal Hill joined the UFO in 202 from the Knockout promotion, where he garnered a stellar record of 5-0. In his fledgling career of six UFC fights, “Sweet Dreams” has lost to Paul Craig, endured a six-month suspension for testing positive for Marijuana, and earned a couple of Performance of the Night awards. Last February, the 31-year-old defeated Johnny Walker via first-round knockout. He is number 10 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings.
Jamahal Hill, Tale of the Tape
- Age: 31
- Height: 6’ 4”
- Weight: 205 lbs
- Reach: 79”
- Total fights: 12
- Record: 10-1-1
Betting odds
Thiago Santos is the underdog in this match, with winning odds of 3.25 odds assigned to him on Bet365.
Jamahal Hill is the overwhelming favorite at 1.36 on 1xbet.
Round 3 to start, No at 1.85 odds on 22Bet.
