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Muhammad Naimov vs Mairon Santos

Featherweight · Prelims · UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2

FINAL: Mairon Santos by KO/TKO Punches
Muhammad Naimov
Muhammad Naimov
Age 31 · Elo 1538
WWWLW
168 days since last fight
vs
Mairon Santos
Mairon Santos
Age 25 · Elo 1588*
WWW
203 days since last fight

Who wins, by source

Muhammad NaimovMairon Santos
Claude Claude: Muhammad Naimov 25% Claude: Mairon Santos 75% 25% 75% GPT GPT: Muhammad Naimov 26% GPT: Mairon Santos 74% 26% 74% Elo Elo: Muhammad Naimov 43% Elo: Mairon Santos 57% 43% 57%

Each row splits one source's view of the fight. The dashed line is even odds. Where the models sit further from the market, they are claiming an edge.

Tale of the tape

Muhammad NaimovMairon Santos
Strikes landed / min Muhammad Naimov Strikes landed / min: 2.51 2.51 Mairon Santos Strikes landed / min: 4.77 4.77 Strikes absorbed / min Muhammad Naimov Strikes absorbed / min: 3.35 3.35 Mairon Santos Strikes absorbed / min: 1.85 1.85 Striking accuracy Muhammad Naimov Striking accuracy: 40% 40% Mairon Santos Striking accuracy: 46% 46% Striking defense Muhammad Naimov Striking defense: 44% 44% Mairon Santos Striking defense: 57% 57% Takedowns / 15 min Muhammad Naimov Takedowns / 15 min: 1.49 1.49 Mairon Santos Takedowns / 15 min: 0.00 0.00 Takedown defense Muhammad Naimov Takedown defense: 68% 68% Mairon Santos Takedown defense: 0% 0% Sub attempts / 15 min Muhammad Naimov Sub attempts / 15 min: 0.2 0.2 Mairon Santos Sub attempts / 15 min: 0.0 0.0

Career UFC averages. Bars are scaled within each row, so compare left against right, not row against row. The stronger side is highlighted, and for strikes absorbed the lower number is the better one.

How it ends

KO/TKOSubmissionDecision
Claude Claude: KO/TKO 55% 55% Claude: Submission 10% 10% Claude: Decision 35% 35%GPT GPT: KO/TKO 19% 19% GPT: Submission 3% GPT: Decision 78% 78%

Each model's split across the ways this fight can finish, out of 100.

The analysis

Claude
Mairon Santos by KO/TKO, 75% confidence

This is a rematch where Santos has already shown he can finish Naimov via TKO. The Tapology data reveals they've fought 3 times recently, with Santos winning 2 of 3 including a TKO victory. Santos' 17-1 record and 5-fight win streak against quality opposition (Yusuff, Marshall) demonstrates elite momentum. His striking volume (4.77 SLPM) and accuracy (46%) combined with superior defense (57% vs 42%) creates a significant striking advantage. Naimov's recent form shows vulnerability to finishes (2 submission losses) and his striking defense has deteriorated.

GPT
Mairon Santos by Decision, 74% confidence

Santos displays a significant edge in striking volume, accuracy, and defensive metrics. Naimov absorbs more strikes than he lands and has struggled with defensive efficiency. While Naimov's wrestling could be a factor, Santos' superior striking differential and defensive acumen give him the advantage in a likely standup-heavy contest.