Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BRAVE CFBRAVE CF 79
Catchweight5 rounds scheduled
WIN
Luan Santiago
BrazilLuan Santiago
“Miau”
23-8-0
RESULT

Luan Santiago def. Manuel Mena (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 05:00
Manuel Mena
VenezuelaManuel Mena
“El Toro”
13-4-0
Friday, December 8, 2023
Khalifa Sports City Arena, Bahrain, Bahrain

Luan Santiago defeated Manuel Mena by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (05:00) in the Catchweight bout of BRAVE CF 79, held Friday, December 8, 2023 at Khalifa Sports City Arena, Bahrain.

Fight stats

Luan Santiago
Manuel Mena
1
Knockdowns
0
26
Significant strikes
12
-
Sig. strike accuracy
-
70
Total strikes
34
0 of 0
Takedowns
1 of 5
-
Takedown accuracy
20%
0
Submission attempts
0
-
Reversals
-
4:17
Control time
0:54
Significant strikes by target
10
Head
3
10
Body
2
6
Leg
7
24
Distance
12
7
Clinch
3
2
Ground
0
Time in position
13:07
Distance
13:07
3:46
Clinch
3:46
1:41
Ground
1:41

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
7
Sig. str.
3
26
Total str.
15
3
Head
1
1
Body
0
7
Distance
3
1
Clinch
0
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:07
Ctrl
0:02
Time in position
4:58
Distance
4:58
0:09
Clinch
0:09
0:00
Ground
0:00
ROUND 2
1
KD
0
11
Sig. str.
6
24
Total str.
10
4
Head
1
5
Body
1
10
Distance
6
5
Clinch
1
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 1
0
Sub. att
0
2:19
Ctrl
0:12
Time in position
4:38
Distance
4:38
2:28
Clinch
2:28
0:17
Ground
0:17
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
8
Sig. str.
3
20
Total str.
9
3
Head
1
4
Body
1
7
Distance
3
1
Clinch
2
0 of 0
Takedowns
1 of 4
0
Sub. att
0
1:51
Ctrl
0:40
Time in position
3:31
Distance
3:31
1:09
Clinch
1:09
1:24
Ground
1:24

Betting Odds

Luan Santiago
-495
83% implied win probability
Open: -373Best: -400
Manuel Mena
+375
21% implied win probability
Open: +63850Best: +475

Average moneyline across 2 sportsbooks.

SportsbookLuan SantiagoManuel Mena
BetOnline-650+475
Betway-400+275

Odds are for information only. · Odds data: fightodds.io

Frequently asked questions

Who won Luan Santiago vs Manuel Mena?

Luan Santiago defeated Manuel Mena by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (05:00) in the Catchweight bout of BRAVE CF 79, held Friday, December 8, 2023 at Khalifa Sports City Arena, Bahrain.

Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Luan Santiago 55%45% Manuel Mena

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

23-8-0
Record
13-4-0
1700
Power Index rating
1664
1
Win Streak
0
31
Age
38
5'10"
178 cm
Height
5'9"
175 cm
70"
178 cm
Reach
71"
180 cm
-
Stance
-
Catchweight
Weight Class
Catchweight
Brazil
Nationality
Venezuela

Striking Profile

1.73
SLpM
0.80
-
Str. Acc.
-
0.80
SApM
1.73
-
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

0.00
TD Avg.
1.00
-
TD Acc.
20%
80%
TD Def.
-
0.00
Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Luan Santiago · 4-1
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  • L
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  • W
    Zach Juusola
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  • W
    Efrain Escudero
    Karate Combat 52 · Jan 24, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · Catchweight
  • W
    Korey Kuppe
    Karate Combat 50 · Oct 11, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 2:00 · Welterweight
Manuel Mena · 2-3
  • W
    Franco Hernandez
    Cobra Fighter 11 · Dec 8, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 3:13 · Welterweight
  • L
    Carlos Leal
    LFA 187: Brazil vs. Latin America · Jul 6, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 3:09 · Welterweight
  • L
    Luan Santiago
    BRAVE CF 79 · Dec 8, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 05:00 · Catchweight
  • L
    Javier Basurto
    FFC 65: Basurto vs Mena · Sep 6, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · Lightweight
  • W
    Eduardo Cajal
    FFC 59: Pajuelo vs. Pereyra · Mar 16, 2023
    TKO · R2 · 4:37 · Welterweight

Career Averages

Based on 1 fight · 1 fight
26.0
Avg sig. strikes
12.0
0.00
Avg takedowns
1.00
4:17
Avg control time
0:54
26
Career high strikes
12
0
Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Luan Santiago
Strike target
Manuel Mena
38%
Head
25%
38%
Body
17%
23%
Leg
58%
Luan Santiago
Strike position
Manuel Mena
73%
Distance
80%
21%
Clinch
20%
6%
Ground
0%