Thiago Santos and Magomed Ankalaev meet in a light heavyweight contest which could have major consequences for their title aspirations.
Santos enjoyed plenty of success at the start of his move to 205lbs, but he then went on a three fight losing streak following his championship opportunity. Now he looks to get back on a winning streak following his win against Johnny Walker last time out.
Ankalaev is on a dangerous run coming into his first main event with seven straight wins, but now the Russian comes up against one of the light heavyweight division's biggest threats.
Here's everything you need to know about Santos vs. Ankalaev.
When is Santos vs. Ankalaev? date, start time
- Date: Saturday, March 12
- Main card: 7 p.m. ET / 12 a.m. GMT
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 10 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. GMT
The main card is set to get underway at 7 p.m. ET / 12 a.m. GMT with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 10 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. GMT. These timings are subject to change due to the length of the undercard bouts.
What channel/stream is Santos vs. Ankalaev?
- U.S.: ESPN+
- UK: BT Sport
ESPN+ will broadcast the fight in the U.S., while BT Sport will screen the fight in the UK.
Where is the Santos vs. Ankalaev fight?
The fight will take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Thiago Santos record and bio
- Nationality: Brazil
- Date of Birth: January 7, 1984
- Height: 6' 2"
- Reach: 76"
- Total Fights: 31
- Record: 22-9
Magomed Ankalaev Record and Bio
- Nationality: Russia
- Date of Birth: June 2, 1992
- Height: 6' 3"
- Reach: 75"
- Total Fights: 17
- Record: 16-1
Santos vs. Ankalaev fight card
Main card
- Thiago Santos vs. Magomed Ankalaev; Light heavyweight
- Marlon Moraes vs. Song Yadong; Bantamweight
- Sodiq Yusuff vs. Alex Caceres; Featherweight
- Khalil Rountree Jr. vs. Karl Roberson; Light heavyweight
- Drew Dober vs. Terrance McKinney; Lightweight
- Alex Pereira vs. Bruno Silva; Middleweight
Prelims
- Matthew Semelsberger vs. A.J. Fletcher; Welterweight
- JJ Aldrich vs. Gillian Robertson; Women's flyweight
- Trevin Jones vs. Javid Basharat; Bantamweight
- Damon Jackson vs. Kamuela Kirk; Featherweight
- Sabina Mazo vs. Miranda Maverick; Women's flyweight
- Dalcha Lungiambula vs. Cody Brundage; Middleweight
- Guido Cannetti vs. Kris Moutinho; Bantamweight
- Tafon Nchukwi vs. Azamat Murzakanov; Light heavyweight