UFC in Vegas 13 has a stacked fight card. One of the matches to look for is the Santos vs Teixeira light heavyweight fight. There is a lot at stake in the main event because of the high ranking of both fighters.
The Santos vs Teixeira match has been booked three times, two of which came during the pandemic. However, UFC canceled the previous fights because both fighters tested positive for COVID-19.
Analysis for UFC in Vegas 13 on 11/7/2020
Sports forum users hope that the match will finally push through in the UFC. On paper, it is one of the better light-heavyweight matches that the organization can come up with. However, Thiago Santos hasn’t fought since challenging Jon Jones in UFC 2339 last July 2019. The match could have gone his way if he didn’t suffer a knee injury early in the fight.
According to betting pick reports, Santos had a good run by winning four matches in a row with three fights ending by TKO or KO. His last UFC win came by a knockout against current Light Heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz.
At present, Glover Teixeira is on a four-fight winning streak. His most recent one was against Anthony Smith. Teixeira is a heavy hitter who loves to do combos to wear out his opponents. Also, he is waiting for a chance to deliver heavy blows to knock out the opponent.
Although Teixeira is a heavy hitter, he is excellent on the mat. He has eight career wins via submission, with five in the Ultimate Fight Championship. When he has a full mount, Santos will be in deep trouble.
Santos vs Teixeira Betting Pick
Game time: 11/7/2020
Bet on Teixeira at +184
Although sports betting odds favor Santos, Teixeira is the more well-rounded fight between the two. Teixeira might be older, but Santos is coming off two knee surgeries.
