UFC 315 Prelims: Featherweight Bout Set to Deliver an Entertaining War
In a highly anticipated featherweight bout, Jeong Yeong Lee is set to face off against Daniel Santos at UFC 315. According to Sherdog.com, this fight promises to be an exciting encounter, pitting two fighters with contrasting styles against each other.
Lee, also known as "The Korean Tiger," boasts an impressive record of 11-2, with two wins and one loss in the UFC. He won the featherweight "Road to UFC" tournament in 2022 and 2023, showcasing his skills as a formidable striker. Lee’s aggressive approach has yielded two quick knockout wins and a decision victory, where he landed the best shots in a wrestling-heavy affair. However, his momentum was halted in a quick loss to Hyder Amil, where he was on the receiving end of a swarming start.
Lee’s ability to land impactful offense has been a key factor in his success, as evident in his UFC debut win over Blake Bilder. Nevertheless, his last outing against Amil exposed him to a different level of pace and pressure. As Sherdog.com notes, "Few fighters can keep up Amil’s pace," and Lee will look to rebound against Santos.
Santos, with a record of 12-2, steps in on late notice, moving up 10 pounds from his usual weight class. The Brazilian fighter is known for his doggedness and durability, often following the typical mold of his Chute Box teammates, who focus on offense and pressure. Santos lands on the messier but more durable side of that spectrum, constantly marching forward while also being easy to outmaneuver against an opponent inclined to do so.
In his previous two UFC fights, Santos seemed to be carving out a niche as an action fighter. However, things have stalled out since his 2022 win over John Castaneda. His next win over Johnny Munoz was a surprisingly wrestling-heavy grind, and the last two years have seen Santos constantly pull out of fights. As Sherdog.com reports, this move up to 145 pounds might find Santos in better form.
The odds for this bout are closely contested, with Lee at -115 and Santos at -105. Sherdog.com predicts that this fight will be a "nip-tuck war," with Lee likely to land the cleaner offense. The pick is Lee via decision.
Malott vs. Radtke and Other Prelims
The UFC 315 prelims also feature a welterweight bout between Jake Malott and Ricko Radtke. Additionally, the card includes fights such as Jasudavicius vs. Andrade, Bukauskas vs. Cutelaba, Stirling vs. Erslan, Barriault vs. Silva, and Almakhan vs. Katona.
As reported by Sherdog.com, fans can expect an exciting lineup of fights at UFC 315, with various matchups set to deliver thrilling moments.
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