Surging middleweight contender Yousri Belgaroui is set to collide with Djorden Santos on Saturday as part of the Noche UFC card inside the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
With two straight finishes in three fights in the UFC, Belgaroui is going to be the heavy betting favorite heading into the match with -900 UFC odds, while Santos, who’s coming off a loss in his previous bout, will be the overwhelming underdog with +600 odds.
Noche UFC: Yousri Belgaroui vs. Djorden Santos Fight Odds
- Yousri Belgaroui: -900
- Djorden Santos: +600
Noche UFC: Yousri Belgaroui vs. Djorden Santos: Tale of the Tape
| Yousri Belgaroui | Djorden Santos | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 34 | 29 |
| Height | 6’6” | 6’0” |
| Reach | 79 inches | 75.5 inches |
| Leg Reach | 47 inches | 41 inches |
| Record | 10-3 | 11-3 |
| Fighting Style | Striker | MMA |
| Finishing Rate | 80% | 64% |
Noche UFC: Yousri Belgaroui vs. Djorden Santos: Prediction
I predict a TKO/KO win for Belgaroui over Santos because he’s the longer and taller fighter. Both have enormous striking power, with similar backgrounds as strikers, but I think it’s going to be a game of inches.
Every inch counts because both like to stand and bang against their opponents. But Belgaroui’s height, reach, and leg reach advantages will be a massive catalyst in their striking exchanges, particularly the kicks.
Both fighters also possess one-strike knockout power, but Belgaroui’s arsenal is way deeper thanks to his kickboxing background. Apart from his punch and kick combinations, Belgaroui also has vicious knee strikes and elbows.
Yousri Belgaroui’s Recent Fight Results
Belgaroui was the former Levels Fight League champion before he joined Dana White’s Contender Series in September 2024. He finished Taiga Iwasaki to earn his spot on the roster. Then, he defeated Azamat Bekoev and Mansur Abdul-Malik in his first two fights in the promotion.
Djorden Santos’ Recent Fight Results
Santos was the former Thunder Fight titleholder before he defeated Will Currie at Dana White’s Contender Series in 2024. Since then, he has competed in three UFC fights, recording one win (Danny Barlow) and two losses (Ozzy Diaz and Baisangur Susurkaev).
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