Fight Record and Age
- Yi Zha (Age: 27) - Record: 25-4-0
- Gabriel Santos (Age: 27) - Record: 10-2-0
Recent Fights
Yi Zha is coming off a solid streak with recent wins including a submission victory over Kaiwen Li and a decision win against Sang Won Kim. He had a brief setback with a split decision loss to Jeong Yeong Lee, but his recent performances highlight his strong grappling and finishing ability.
Gabriel Santos has had a more mixed recent record. He lost to David Onama and Lerone Murphy, but he secured notable victories over Marcio Barbosa and Jose Mauro do Amaral Delano. His wins have showcased his striking and power, though he’s struggled against tougher competition recently.
Fight Analysis
Yi Zha is known for his well-rounded skill set with a high rate of submissions. He has a significant number of wins by both submission and knockout, indicating versatility. His recent fights reveal a solid grappling base with the ability to finish fights quickly, particularly with armbars and rear-naked chokes. He tends to control the pace and leverage his grappling skills to neutralize opponents.
Gabriel Santos is a powerful striker with a solid record of knockouts. While he also has submission victories, his recent losses suggest vulnerabilities in handling opponents with strong grappling and striking combinations. Santos will rely on his striking power to win, but his recent performance trends show weaknesses against well-rounded fighters who can manage both striking and grappling.
Prediction
- Who Will Win: Yi Zha
- How Will They Win: Submission
- Which Round: Round 2
Yi Zha’s superior grappling and submission skills are likely to be the deciding factors in this fight. While Gabriel Santos has knockout power, Zha’s ability to control and submit opponents gives him an edge, especially against a fighter who has shown vulnerabilities in grappling. Expect Zha to secure a submission victory in the second round, once he has worn down Santos and capitalized on any openings in the grappling exchanges.
