LAS VEGAS – Thiago Santos will be going to the UFC on ESPN 40 main event expecting a striking battle. But will Jamahal Hill oblige?
That’s the big question Santos (22-10 MMA, 14-9 UFC) has going into Saturday’s light heavyweight headliner with Hill (10-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC), which takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
On paper, Santos vs. Hill looks like a lock to end in a brutal knockout. They’ve both displayed tremendous power and finishing ability in previous fights, but Santos said he’s been in this type of situation before and it hasn’t panned out as the pre-fight hype would indicate, though he doesn’t think that’s his fault.
