Thiago Santos and Jamahal Hill attempt to move closer to light heavyweight title gold tonight when they meet in the main event of UFC Fight Night from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Since being unable to capture the 205-pound title from Jon Jones in a close fight at UFC 239 Santos has fallen on hard luck, losing three of his last four. Those losses include former light heavyweight champion Glover Texeira and fellow title contenders Aleksandar Rakić and Magomed Ankalaev. Sandwiched between those setbacks was a decision win over contender Johnny Walker.
Meanwhile, Hill is a former participant of the Dana White Contender Series. During his UFC run, Hill is 4-1 with one no-contest. Three of those wins have come via stoppage.
Here's everything you need to know about tonight's UFC Fight Night: Thiago Santos vs. Jamahal Hill.
Date: Saturday, August 6
Main card: 10 p.m. ET/ 3 a.m. BST
Main event cagewalks (approx): 12:30 a.m. ET/ 5:30 a.m. BST
The main card is set to get underway at 10 p.m. ET/ 3 a.m. BST with the main event cagewalks set for 12:30 a.m. ET/ 5:30 a.m. BST. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
U.S.: ESPN, ESPN+
UK: BT Sport
ESPN and ESPN+ will broadcast the fight in the U.S., while BT Sport is where UK fans can watch the event.
The fight will take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Nationality: Brazilian
Born: January 7, 1984
Height: 6' 2"
Reach: 76"
Total Fights: 32
Record: 22-10
Nationality: American
Born: May 19, 1991
Height: 6' 4"
Reach: 79"
Total Fights: 12
Record: 10-1 with one no-contest
Main Card
Preliminary Card