Despite similar striking stats, Magomed Anakalev has the edge over Thiago Santos
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It is rare to see an upcoming bout between two fighters with such similar striking stats. There are slight variations, but for the most part Thiago Santos and Magomed Ankalaev mirror each other statistically in the realm of striking. For example, Santos lands 3.95 significant strikes per minute and absorbs 2.28 per minute for a +1.67 striking differential. Ankalaev is a tad less active, but his breakdown is quite similar. He lands 2.60 per minute while absorbing only 2.05 and thus has a slightly lower +1.55 differential.
Despite similar striking stats, Magomed Anakalev has the edge over Thiago Santos
Despite similar striking stats, Magomed…
Despite similar striking stats, Magomed Anakalev has the edge over Thiago Santos
It is rare to see an upcoming bout between two fighters with such similar striking stats. There are slight variations, but for the most part Thiago Santos and Magomed Ankalaev mirror each other statistically in the realm of striking. For example, Santos lands 3.95 significant strikes per minute and absorbs 2.28 per minute for a +1.67 striking differential. Ankalaev is a tad less active, but his breakdown is quite similar. He lands 2.60 per minute while absorbing only 2.05 and thus has a slightly lower +1.55 differential.