Yousri Belgaroui vs Djorden Santos Prediction & Picks - UFC Noche
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by Stephen Abiola in UFC Picks
Yousri Belgaroui (10-3-0) will look to score another KO/TKO win when he fights Djorden Santos (11-3-0) in the UFC Middleweight division on Saturday. Belgaroui joined the franchise in August 2023 via the DWCS, marking his debut with a decision loss against Marco Tulio. However, the Dutchman has since regrouped to win three straight fights via KO/TKO. Another KO/TKO win this weekend will establish him as one of the most dangerous finishers in the division.
Like Belgaroui, Djorden Santos is also a new name in the franchise. The 29-year-old joined the UFC in September 2024 after defeating Will Currie at the DWCS. However, he has been unable to win consistently, winning only one of his last three fights. “Shakur” is coming off a submission defeat against Baisangur Susurkaev in May this year, highlighting why he struggles against relentless attacks. He must do a better job defensively to survive this weekend.
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Yousri Belgaroui - Djorden Santos Key Points
- Belgaroui is 7-1 in his last eight assignments all-time.
- Belgaroui won via KO/TKO in eight of his last nine victories.
- The fight went the distance only once in the last three Belgaroui bouts.
- Santos lost two of his last three UFC fights.
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Our Yousri Belgaroui vs Djorden Santos Prediction
We’re backing Belgaroui to get another KO/TKO win. We also don’t expect this fight to drag on to Round 3. That’s because both fighters are excellent strikers, with Belgaroui averaging 6.10 significant strikes per minute. That’s not all; the Dutchman has an impressive striking accuracy of 64%. Santos is also a high-volume striker, averaging 6.64 significant strikes per minute, albeit with a 42% striking accuracy. The Brazilian could be in trouble this weekend after absorbing 331 significant strikes in his last three assignments. Let’s also note that Belgaroui has a significant 4-inch reach advantage. He should get a Round 1 or 2 KO/TKO win.
Our prediction for Yousri Belgaroui vs Djorden Santos: Under 2.5 rounds
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