Career Averages - Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos
Career Averages - Ozzy Diaz
Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos
Ozzy Diaz
Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baisangur Susurkaev | 0 | 107 of 213 | 50% | 136 of 242 | 1 of 5 | 20% | 1 | 0 | 2:16 |
| Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 0 | 78 of 211 | 36% | 89 of 222 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:21 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baisangur Susurkaev | 0 | 21 of 58 | 36% | 21 of 58 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 0 | 19 of 58 | 32% | 19 of 58 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Baisangur Susurkaev | 0 | 56 of 104 | 53% | 66 of 114 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 0 | 45 of 108 | 41% | 51 of 114 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:21 | |
| 3 | Baisangur Susurkaev | 0 | 30 of 51 | 58% | 49 of 70 | 1 of 4 | 25% | 1 | 0 | 2:16 |
| Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 0 | 14 of 45 | 31% | 19 of 50 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baisangur Susurkaev | 107 of 213 | 50% | 56 of 143 | 31 of 48 | 20 of 22 | 98 of 202 | 2 of 2 | 7 of 9 |
| Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 78 of 211 | 36% | 69 of 198 | 5 of 8 | 4 of 5 | 70 of 201 | 8 of 10 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baisangur Susurkaev | 21 of 58 | 36% | 6 of 34 | 7 of 15 | 8 of 9 | 21 of 58 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 19 of 58 | 32% | 15 of 53 | 1 of 2 | 3 of 3 | 18 of 55 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Baisangur Susurkaev | 56 of 104 | 53% | 29 of 69 | 17 of 24 | 10 of 11 | 54 of 102 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 45 of 108 | 41% | 42 of 102 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 2 | 40 of 103 | 5 of 5 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Baisangur Susurkaev | 30 of 51 | 58% | 21 of 40 | 7 of 9 | 2 of 2 | 23 of 42 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 9 |
| Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 14 of 45 | 31% | 12 of 43 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 12 of 43 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Susurkaev (-625), Santos (+455)
Round 1
Multiple bouts tonight feature nearly prohibitive betting lines, and this is one of them. Undefeated Chechen finisher Susurkaev (11-0, 2-0 UFC) has most of the bettors on his side as he pushes a line around -800, but he will not be the most highly favored athlete from that perspective tonight. Odds don’t fight, and Santos (11-2, 1-1 UFC) will instead as he tries to stage quite an upset. The middleweights will receive oversight from referee Gasper Oliver, and they acknowledge him and one another with a fist bump.
It is a cautious hand-fighting strategy from the two that starts things off, with Susurkaev eventually offering out a front kick to the midsection about 20 seconds in. Susurkaev sinks a low kick on his intended target before dodging a few kicks, and he just misses a head kick and celebrates his own handiwork. Santos moves in, so Susurkaev greets him with a one-two and a body kick. Santos catches it and dodges a spinning elbow, pawing out a right hand to force Susurkaev to wipe his nose. Santos swats out with a jab and a shovel uppercut, chopping at the front leg as well when Susurkaev shrugs at him. Susurkaev lines up two right hands over the top, and the Brazilian wears them well and checks a low kick to hurl a right hand up top. Susurkaev keeps chewing up the front leg, which is lumped up and beaten already.
Susurkaev switches stances to lull Santos in, and he comes up hitting nothing when he spins with a back kick. He settles down and hammers the front leg with a slapping kick, lunging after it with a right hand. Santos pays him back with a one-two, and he gets popped when standing around too long with a long, straight right hand. Susurkaev ducks a punch to shoot in on the hips, but Santos shuts him down and forces him to stand again. The middleweights trade blows one after the other, seeing the reaction from one before swinging back. As Santos lands a solid right hand, Susurkaev slips and looks at his footing. Santos jabs and power punches have marked up Susurkaev’s face, with a shiner developing around the right eye and a shallow cut on the bridge of his nose. Santos flicks out his jab, dodges a high kick and motions at it. Susurkaev spins with something else upstairs, and Santos evades that as well and showboats a little more as the horn sounds.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Susurkaev
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Susurkaev
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Susurkaev
Round 2
Fists are bumped, and Santos immediately follows it with his jab. Santos found its home regularly towards the end of the first round, and he is repeating the success and giving Susurkaev fits. Susurkaev loads up with heavy power to get Santos to slow down, but it is instead drawing a firefight out of the Brazilian. Susurkaev slips a left hand around the guard, and Santos doubles up his jab and puts a one-two after it. Susurkaev wades face-first into an uppercut, and he sweeps the leg with a hard kick. Santos remains on his feet and drills Susurkaev with an overhand right. Susurkaev reels and fires one back. Santos partially checks a leg kick and has hands to deal with shortly thereafter. Santos gets in the pocket to trade, eating a right hand behind the hear and pushing off with an uppercut. Santos strings several punches together, catching his opponent at least once more twice in the midst of his lengthy combos. Susurkaev punches and kicks him back, varying his offense well to drive Santos back.
Susurkaev confidently presses forward, landing punches in bunches. Santos is still very much in this one, throwing almost as often as Susurkaev swings at him. Santos goes to the well a few times with spins, never thumping Susurkaev with one but coming close. He manages to grab hold of the Russian and bully him to the wall, and when fans start booing, Susurkaev encourages them to get louder. Santos decides against a level change and backs off, putting his jab right back in Susurkaev’s face. Santos sways back to absorb a right hand up top, and his blows bounce Susurkaev off the wall. Susurkaev scores to get Santos’ attention, and Santos dings him with an elbow. Susurkaev has a low kick checked and sets up an elbow to stagger Santos. Susurkaev splits a cut open on the top of Santos’ forehead, with blood leaking down his face right into his eye. The horn sounds with hands and feet flying every which way.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Susurkaev
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Susurkaev
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Susurkaev
Round 3
Santos strides out of his corner loaded for bear, and he puts hands on Susurkaev almost immediately. Susurkaev spins twice, landing both times with them, and he rips an elbow as Santos meanders towards him. Susurkaev takes a left hand he goes not like, so he has to take a moment to blink it out and chop down with a low kick. Santos takes a right hand on the chin without batting an eye, and Susurkaev follows it with two more, a low kick and a level change. Santos leans himself on the fencing to stay afloat, with Susurkaev grabbing him from behind. Santos posts off the floor to adjust his position, and he breaks out of the clinch only to take a flush uppercut on the chin. Susurkaev is too close to score a head kick, and he takes a flush right hand and shrugs at Santos like a Diaz brother. Santos throws valiantly, and Susurkaev starts talking to him, telling him to bring it on. When Santos is about to engage, Susurkaev shoots for a takedown.
Susurkaev pushes Santos to the wall, with Santos clinging to a high standing guillotine. Susurkaev works the body with his free right hand while appearing overall unconcerned about the choke effort. Santos leans back, but he still does not have the leverage he is seeking to make it tight. Santos knees the body once or twice before Susurkaev redoubles his effort in to get hold of a single. He lifts Santos in the air and slams him down to his other leg, where he begins to smack Santos in the back of the head while Santos is scrambling. Santos works his way to the fencing, but he leaves his neck exposed so he can work back up. Susurkaev snatches up this opportunity in a hurry, wrapping a rear-naked choke up and securing it under the chin. Santos turns over, looking for any way to take off the leverage, but this is not the best plan.
The choke around his throat is disablingly tight, as Santos’ resistance quickly fade as his arms go limp. Oliver sees this and needs to slap Susurkaev on the sides a few times to release the submission.
It may have taken the unbeaten fighter 14-plus minutes to get the stoppage, but he keeps his 0 and hands the Brazilian his first finish defeat.
The Official Result
Baisangur Susurkaev def. Djorden Santos R3 4:12 via Technical Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Angelo picks Baisangor but is not confident in the value at the current odds. He notes that Baisangor had trouble with Eric McConico's pressure and that Jordan Santos could do the same with his high volume. He expects a competitive fight and will stay away from betting on it.
Angelo picks Baisangur Susurkaev, stating he is more dangerous and well-rounded. He notes Susurkaev's power, flashy techniques, and solid takedown defense. He acknowledges Santos is tough and busy, and that Susurkaev had some trouble in his last fight. He expects the odds to be too expensive (minus 1000) and advises against betting unless the line is better.
Big Brady confidently picks Baisangur Susurkaev, noting he is better everywhere and should win easily. However, he criticizes Susurkaev for showboating and not finishing fights, as seen in his previous performances. Brady expects Susurkaev to win by decision rather than finish, given his tendency to mess around.
Cody picks Susurkaev, citing his power and wrestling advantage. He notes Santos's volume but thinks Susurkaev's power and grappling will be too much. Cody expects Susurkaev to win, possibly by knockout.
Connor also picks Susurkaev confidently, emphasizing his athleticism and ability to control the pace. He notes that Susurkaev is defensively mindful enough to avoid trouble and has the confidence to overwhelm Santos. Connor expects Susurkaev to 'dance all over Santos' and finish him if needed.
Daniel picks Susurkaev, praising his striking style influenced by Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz, and his confidence. He acknowledges Santos' inspiring story but believes Susurkaev is a special talent who will show out.
The host does not bet this fight. He notes Susurkaev is a big favorite (1.14) but unplayable due to wide odds. He mentions Santos has weaknesses but could be a live underdog. He considers the over 1.5 rounds at 1.64 interesting but does not lock it in, preferring to do more research.
Predicted method: KO/TKO Round 1. Susurkaev is undefeated with two finishes, showing KO power and submission skills, while Santos is making his UFC debut with a 0-0 record and has been knocked out in his only professional fight. Susurkaev's reach advantage (79" vs 75") and takedown threat (2.76 per round) will be too much for Santos, who has poor striking defense (48%). This is a clear mismatch; Susurkaev should win by knockout or submission in the first round.
Jacob is high on Jordan Santos, calling him an 'absolute killer' and a 'zombie' who keeps coming forward. He believes Santos's jab and calf kicks will be effective against Baisangor's cocky style, and that if Baisangor doesn't get an early knockout, he will be in trouble. Jacob thinks Santos will ruin parlays and that this is the fight where Baisangor gets caught.
Lucrative James picks Baisangur Susurkaev because he believes Susurkaev has multiple paths to victory, including striking and grappling. He notes that Susurkaev has been immature in past fights but expects him to be more serious here. He predicts Susurkaev wins by submission, as he respects Santos' chin but thinks Susurkaev's jiu-jitsu will be the difference.
The host picks Susurkaev by knockout, citing his slick striking, power, and speed. He notes that Santos is hittable and reckless entering the pocket, which will allow Susurkaev to find a big shot. He is slightly queasy about the -650 moneyline but likes the KO prop at +125. He acknowledges Santos has durability but believes Susurkaev's sniping style will prevail.
Paul picks Susurkaev, citing his power and grappling. He notes Santos's volume but thinks Susurkaev's power and wrestling will be decisive. Paul expects Susurkaev to win.
The MMA Guru picks Baisangur Susurkaev, noting he is a heavy favorite at -700. He acknowledges Santos is a crafty vet who can make it messy, but believes Susurkaev has overcome tricky situations before, like against Tom Nolan. He thinks Susurkaev is being given a showcase opponent and should win, though he's not fully sold on the hype.
Zane is confident in Susurkaev, noting his speed, confidence, and well-rounded game. He contrasts Susurkaev's playful, experimental style with Santos's slow, cumbersome approach. Zane believes Susurkaev will easily outclass Santos and if Santos has a moment, Susurkaev will respond with aggression rather than doubt.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Barlow | 0 | 93 of 171 | 54% | 106 of 186 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 0 | 99 of 216 | 45% | 109 of 232 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:55 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny Barlow | 0 | 32 of 49 | 65% | 32 of 49 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 0 | 27 of 49 | 55% | 27 of 49 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Danny Barlow | 0 | 45 of 83 | 54% | 45 of 83 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 0 | 42 of 105 | 40% | 42 of 105 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Danny Barlow | 0 | 16 of 39 | 41% | 29 of 54 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 0 | 30 of 62 | 48% | 40 of 78 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:55 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Barlow | 93 of 171 | 54% | 56 of 129 | 12 of 15 | 25 of 27 | 92 of 170 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
| Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 99 of 216 | 45% | 74 of 182 | 11 of 18 | 14 of 16 | 95 of 211 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 4 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny Barlow | 32 of 49 | 65% | 8 of 24 | 5 of 6 | 19 of 19 | 32 of 49 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 27 of 49 | 55% | 17 of 37 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 7 | 27 of 49 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Danny Barlow | 45 of 83 | 54% | 32 of 68 | 7 of 8 | 6 of 7 | 45 of 83 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 42 of 105 | 40% | 35 of 93 | 4 of 9 | 3 of 3 | 42 of 105 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Danny Barlow | 16 of 39 | 41% | 16 of 37 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 | 15 of 38 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
| Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 30 of 62 | 48% | 22 of 52 | 2 of 4 | 6 of 6 | 26 of 57 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 4 |
Angelo picks Jordan Santos (Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos) as an underdog, citing his high volume striking and forward pressure. He notes Danny Barlow struggles when backing up and may not land a knockout. Santos's insane volume and toughness make him a great dog at $7,000.
Big Brady dismisses Barlow's loss to Sam Patterson as not a bad look, while heavily criticizing Santos for losing to Azie Diaz. He thinks Barlow has UFC wins and power, while Santos is not UFC caliber. He predicts Barlow will knock out Santos, noting Santos eats a lot of punches and Barlow has power.
Cody picks Santos, citing his volume and durability. He notes Barlow is moving up to 185 and may not carry power. Santos trains at American Top Team and has better cardio. Cody expects Santos to outwork Barlow and win by decision.
Connor picks Danny Barlow, emphasizing Barlow's superior athleticism and cleaner technique. He notes that Santos is a messy brawler who is wide open and uncoordinated, and that Barlow's straight shots and speed should be decisive. However, Connor cautions that Barlow is not that good and the odds are too wide.
James is confident in Barlow due to his speed advantage moving up from welterweight and superior striking. He notes Barlow's chin issues but believes moving up in weight will help. James predicts a knockout in rounds 2 or 3 as Barlow's left hand piles up.
The host thinks Barlow has a good matchup to bounce back from his first pro loss. He expects Barlow to counter Santos' volume-heavy approach effectively, landing a straight left down the pipe and winning by knockout.
Paul picks Santos, citing Barlow's lack of volume and questionable cardio. He notes Barlow's wins have been unimpressive and he struggled against Veretennikov. Santos's pressure and volume will be key. Paul expects Santos to win by decision.
The MMA Guru picks Danny Barlow to spark out Jorgen De Castro (Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos) in round one. He considers it a mismatch, noting De Castro's close fight with Ozzy Diaz and his hittability on the feet. He believes Barlow's speed will be too much and predicts a first-round KO.
Zane also picks Barlow, noting that Barlow has real athletic gifts and throws good straight shots, while Santos is a messy brawler who got away with things against a poor opponent. Zane expects Barlow to win but thinks it will be a struggle, and that the odds are too wide given Barlow's struggles against better competition.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 0 | 131 of 345 | 37% | 134 of 348 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 0:26 |
| Ozzy Diaz | 0 | 135 of 261 | 51% | 136 of 262 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 0 | 25 of 70 | 35% | 25 of 70 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Ozzy Diaz | 0 | 20 of 36 | 55% | 20 of 36 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 0 | 49 of 135 | 36% | 49 of 135 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:02 |
| Ozzy Diaz | 0 | 51 of 97 | 52% | 51 of 97 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 0 | 57 of 140 | 40% | 60 of 143 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:24 |
| Ozzy Diaz | 0 | 64 of 128 | 50% | 65 of 129 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 131 of 345 | 37% | 115 of 323 | 8 of 14 | 8 of 8 | 130 of 342 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 2 |
| Ozzy Diaz | 135 of 261 | 51% | 119 of 240 | 9 of 13 | 7 of 8 | 130 of 255 | 5 of 6 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 25 of 70 | 35% | 17 of 61 | 3 of 4 | 5 of 5 | 25 of 70 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Ozzy Diaz | 20 of 36 | 55% | 16 of 30 | 0 of 1 | 4 of 5 | 20 of 36 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 49 of 135 | 36% | 45 of 128 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 2 | 49 of 135 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Ozzy Diaz | 51 of 97 | 52% | 46 of 92 | 2 of 2 | 3 of 3 | 51 of 97 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 57 of 140 | 40% | 53 of 134 | 3 of 5 | 1 of 1 | 56 of 137 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 2 |
| Ozzy Diaz | 64 of 128 | 50% | 57 of 118 | 7 of 10 | 0 of 0 | 59 of 122 | 5 of 6 | 0 of 0 |
Ozzy Diaz - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ateba Gautier | 1 | 23 of 82 | 28% | 27 of 86 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Ozzy Diaz | 0 | 6 of 20 | 30% | 8 of 22 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:03 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ateba Gautier | 0 | 12 of 55 | 21% | 16 of 59 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Ozzy Diaz | 0 | 4 of 12 | 33% | 6 of 14 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:03 | |
| 2 | Ateba Gautier | 1 | 11 of 27 | 40% | 11 of 27 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Ozzy Diaz | 0 | 2 of 8 | 25% | 2 of 8 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ateba Gautier | 23 of 82 | 28% | 15 of 69 | 6 of 11 | 2 of 2 | 20 of 79 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 2 |
| Ozzy Diaz | 6 of 20 | 30% | 5 of 18 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 6 of 20 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ateba Gautier | 12 of 55 | 21% | 8 of 49 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 2 | 11 of 54 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Ozzy Diaz | 4 of 12 | 33% | 4 of 11 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 4 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Ateba Gautier | 11 of 27 | 40% | 7 of 20 | 4 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 9 of 25 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 |
| Ozzy Diaz | 2 of 8 | 25% | 1 of 7 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Angelo picks Ateba Gautier as the easiest pick on the card. He notes Gautier's nasty striking, speed, power, and early finishes. He says Ozzy Diaz can be knocked out and Gautier knocks people out. He mentions Gautier's cardio looked good in his last decision win. He acknowledges the odds are unaffordable at minus 1000.
Angelo is very confident in Ateba Gautier, describing him as hitting like a freight train and being fast. He notes that Ozzy Diaz has been knocked out before and that Gautier carries his power late. He expects Gautier to knock him out.
Big Brady confidently picks Ateba Gautier, expecting him to regain hype after a lackluster win. He notes Ozzy Diaz will come forward and likely walk into a big shot. Brady predicts a first-round knockout and also likes the Underdog prop for fight time under 7.5 minutes.
Cody picks Gautier, citing his power and Diaz's poor striking defense. He notes Gautier's improvements and Diaz's tendency to get knocked out. Cody expects Gautier to win by first-round knockout.
Connor agrees that Gautier is being well-managed and that this fight is a showcase. He highlights that Diaz is a 'normal guy living his dream' who lacks the athleticism to compete with Gautier. Connor notes that Diaz's losses come from being 'absolutely fucked up as fast as possible' and expects Gautier to crush him.
Daniel picks Gautier, noting that despite criticism for a recent decision win, Gautier is a young prospect who gained valuable octagon time. He expects Gautier to dominate Diaz, possibly by first-round knockout.
The host does not bet this fight. He notes Gautier is a huge favorite (1.09) and unplayable, while Diaz is weak on the ground. He considers the over 1.5 rounds at 3.50 tempting but decides to protect his money.
Predicted method: KO/TKO Round 1. Gautier is undefeated with four first-round finishes, showcasing devastating KO power and a 100% takedown accuracy. Diaz has only one win and was knocked out in his UFC debut, absorbing 7.23 strikes per minute. Gautier's reach advantage (81" vs 79") and switch stance will create problems for Diaz, who has no takedown attempts in his career. This is a massive mismatch; Gautier will likely land a clean shot early and finish the fight within the first round.
Jacob picks Ateba Gautier by first-round KO, calling it the 'hammer of the week'. He notes that Gautier has power early and that Ozzy Diaz has been knocked out before. He advises against playing under 1.5 rounds at minus odds.
Lucrative James picks Ateba Gautier to win by knockout in round one. He believes Gautier's elite striking setups and power will be too much for Ozzy Diaz, who has been finished early in fights before. He notes that Diaz's pressure style could lead him into Gautier's strikes, and that Gautier carries power into later rounds. He acknowledges Diaz's cardio but thinks Gautier's power is decisive.
The host picks Gautier by first-round knockout, emphasizing his power and youth. He notes that Diaz is 35 and lacks the power to hurt Gautier, while Gautier's power is significant. He expects Gautier to run through Diaz quickly, as Diaz cannot absorb the same shots that Pulv did.
Paul picks Gautier, citing his power and Diaz's vulnerability. He notes Gautier's athleticism and expects a quick finish. However, Paul is cautious about the value due to the short odds.
The MMA Guru picks Ateba Gautier emphatically, calling it a destruction. He notes Gautier is a -1100 favorite and predicts a first-round KO. He believes Gautier is being built as a prospect and that Ozzy Diaz is outmatched, having lost to Joe Pyfer and Mingyang Zhang. He expects Gautier to finish Diaz in 60-120 seconds.
Zane sees this as a showcase for Gautier, who is being carefully managed. He notes that Ozzy Diaz is a tough, hard-nosed fighter but lacks the athleticism and dynamic offense to threaten Gautier. Zane believes Gautier's superior athleticism and technique will overwhelm Diaz, especially since Diaz tends to get crushed quickly when facing better athletes.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 0 | 131 of 345 | 37% | 134 of 348 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 0:26 |
| Ozzy Diaz | 0 | 135 of 261 | 51% | 136 of 262 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 0 | 25 of 70 | 35% | 25 of 70 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Ozzy Diaz | 0 | 20 of 36 | 55% | 20 of 36 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 0 | 49 of 135 | 36% | 49 of 135 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:02 |
| Ozzy Diaz | 0 | 51 of 97 | 52% | 51 of 97 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 0 | 57 of 140 | 40% | 60 of 143 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:24 |
| Ozzy Diaz | 0 | 64 of 128 | 50% | 65 of 129 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 131 of 345 | 37% | 115 of 323 | 8 of 14 | 8 of 8 | 130 of 342 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 2 |
| Ozzy Diaz | 135 of 261 | 51% | 119 of 240 | 9 of 13 | 7 of 8 | 130 of 255 | 5 of 6 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 25 of 70 | 35% | 17 of 61 | 3 of 4 | 5 of 5 | 25 of 70 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Ozzy Diaz | 20 of 36 | 55% | 16 of 30 | 0 of 1 | 4 of 5 | 20 of 36 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 49 of 135 | 36% | 45 of 128 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 2 | 49 of 135 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Ozzy Diaz | 51 of 97 | 52% | 46 of 92 | 2 of 2 | 3 of 3 | 51 of 97 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos | 57 of 140 | 40% | 53 of 134 | 3 of 5 | 1 of 1 | 56 of 137 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 2 |
| Ozzy Diaz | 64 of 128 | 50% | 57 of 118 | 7 of 10 | 0 of 0 | 59 of 122 | 5 of 6 | 0 of 0 |
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhang Mingyang | 1 | 17 of 34 | 50% | 19 of 38 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:05 |
| Ozzy Diaz | 0 | 9 of 12 | 75% | 9 of 12 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zhang Mingyang | 1 | 17 of 34 | 50% | 19 of 38 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:05 |
| Ozzy Diaz | 0 | 9 of 12 | 75% | 9 of 12 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhang Mingyang | 17 of 34 | 50% | 9 of 24 | 2 of 4 | 6 of 6 | 15 of 26 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 8 |
| Ozzy Diaz | 9 of 12 | 75% | 4 of 7 | 5 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 9 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zhang Mingyang | 17 of 34 | 50% | 9 of 24 | 2 of 4 | 6 of 6 | 15 of 26 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 8 |
| Ozzy Diaz | 9 of 12 | 75% | 4 of 7 | 5 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 9 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogRound 1
The main card has begun, and all the Road to UFC fights are behind us. It’s time for some action. Light heavyweight finishers that sport matching 100% stoppage rates come to blows, and referee Kevin Sataki better fasten his safety belt. Zhang (17-6, 1-0 UFC) has the crowd behind him and a ton of momentum with 10 straight knockouts at his back. LFA vet Diaz (9-2, 0-0 UFC) will certainly not shy away from a brawl, and it could get wild in a hurry. The two clap their hands together, and it is Zhang who moves directly to the center of the cage. The fans are energized and chanting support for “Mountain Tiger,” who leads the dance with a push kick and then two calf kicks. Diaz leaps forward with a left hand that is blocked, and he ducks down and nearly gets kneed. Zhang splits the guard with a leaping left hand, and Diaz lunges at him back with a jab. Diaz’ jab is countered by a few leg kicks, and Zhang reaches him with a left hand up top. Diaz scores a right hand to make the Chinese fighter smile, and Zhang races after him loaded for bear. Diaz backs him off with an overhand right, and he slips away from a body jab but cannot get out of the way of a one-two. Diaz plunks his foe with a right hand around the guard, and Zhang smiles and resets.
Zhang hammers the front leg, and he nails Diaz with a short but devastating elbow that puts Diaz down. Barely still with it, Diaz turns to his knees and turtles up, and the man from China rushes after him to pummel him. About a dozen swarming punches get through from Zhang before Sataki has seen enough
, and Zhang’s 100% finish rate—all in the first round—stays intact by crushing the LFA vet. The crowd goes wild.
The Official Result
Mingyang Zhang def. Osman Diaz R1 2:25 via TKO (Elbow and Punches)
Angelo picks Zhang Mingyang, citing his superior grappling and power. He notes Ozzy Diaz is chinny and skinny, and expects Zhang to finish inside the distance. He suggests looking for extra juice on Zhang inside the distance.
Big Brady picks Zhang Mingyang to win by first-round knockout. He thinks the odds are off but notes Ozzy Diaz is very hitable and has a questionable chin, often getting beaten up before mounting a comeback. Zhang has tremendous power and is likely to land early. Brady expects a violent first-round finish, as Zhang has never won a fight that went past the first round.
Cody picks Diaz as a live underdog, arguing that Zhang's record is built on weak competition and he has been knocked out or submitted in most losses. Diaz has fought better competition, trains at Kings MMA, and has power and a ground game. He expects a banger where Diaz's experience and durability give him the edge, possibly by knockout.
Connor picks Zhang but hesitantly, noting that Diaz's pressure and composure could take Zhang into the second round, where Zhang historically loses. He acknowledges that King's MMA fighters often overperform and Diaz could survive the early storm. However, Connor thinks Zhang's power and brawling are a good answer for Diaz's style, and he's not ready to fade Zhang yet.
Daniel Vreeland picks Zhang Mingyang, a Chinese knockout artist on a 10-fight win streak. He notes Diaz's tendency to get beaten up early before opponents gas, but believes Zhang will not gas out and will finish him. Vreeland highlights Zhang's devastating ground and pound and chin-finding ability, expecting a knockout in Macau.
Paul agrees, noting that Zhang's wins are over nobodies and his losses are by finish. Diaz has trained with high-level partners and has power in his hands. He thinks the plus money is worth a shot in a volatile matchup where both have knockout power, but Diaz's superior competition gives him the edge.
The MMA Guru picks Zhang Mingyang over Ozzy Diaz, citing Zhang's power and finishing instincts. He notes Zhang knocked out Branson Ribero in his debut and knocked out Tokotos on Road to UFC. He views Diaz as a 'skinny fat' athlete who got smoked by Joe Pyfer and has a questionable win over Bavon Lewis. He predicts a first-round TKO for Zhang.
Zane picks Zhang Mingyang, citing his brawling power and first-round finishing ability. He notes that Diaz is a functional pressure fighter but lacks elite athleticism, and Zhang's power could put him away early. Zane acknowledges that Zhang is a first-round knockout machine and usually loses if he goes past the first, but Diaz's style plays into Zhang's strengths.
Comments (8)
Not sure where the previous fight for Osman ( Ozzy) is vs Zhang. Ranks in any martial arts styles: BJJ purple belt Favorite grappling technique: Head-and-arm chokes. Stunned by counter elbow, had stank face. Nice by Zhang 205 good technique. Leg kicks ect. Ozzy body was milky.
Ozzy is lethargic on entries jabs, kicks ect, moved down 185 after lose to Zhang. He has problems with Athletes.
Macou China cannon fodder up a weightclass vs Zhang?
Ozzy B league, can finish weak opponents. Bevon was gassed rd2, he followed and peppered correctly but no power. Accurate punches to be fair.
Djorden trains with the Boffin brothers
https://www.instagram.com/djordensantosufc/
+340 Santos in his DWC fight again Currie. Knocked Currie with kick didnt follow to ground. Stuffed the takedown
Boixing background for Santos, makes sense nice uppercuts. Forced Currie to box and boxed him up. Brazil jiujitsu photo 8 years ago. Does go for the takedown 20 seconds left went for a guillotine but he could have kept going. Cocky fighter at times. Hands up taunt.
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