Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Cornel Thompson
The Marine Boxer
12-3-0
RESULT

Cornel Thompson def. Jean Do Santos (Decision)

Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Jean Do Santos
The Black Panther
9-3-0
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Sofitel Dome, Cotonou, Benin

Cornel Thompson defeated Jean Do Santos by Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of PFL Africa 4: 2025 Finals, held Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Sofitel Dome, Cotonou.

Fight stats

Cornel Thompson
Jean Do Santos
0
Knockdowns
0
19 of 35
Significant strikes
10 of 18
54%
Sig. strike accuracy
56%
90 of 114
Total strikes
95 of 103
4 of 4
Takedowns
1 of 2
100%
Takedown accuracy
50%
0
Submission attempts
0
-
Reversals
-
9:39
Control time
0:10
Significant strikes by target
9 of 24
Head
4 of 11
6 of 6
Body
3 of 3
4 of 5
Leg
3 of 4
5 of 11
Distance
4 of 11
1 of 3
Clinch
2 of 3
13 of 21
Ground
4 of 4

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
6 of 12
Sig. str.
8 of 15
19 of 25
Total str.
20 of 27
2 of 2
Takedowns
1 of 2
0
Sub. att
0
0:50
Ctrl
0:10
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
10 of 15
Sig. str.
1 of 1
47 of 58
Total str.
36 of 36
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
4:38
Ctrl
0:00
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
3 of 8
Sig. str.
1 of 2
24 of 31
Total str.
39 of 40
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
4:11
Ctrl
0:00

Betting Odds

Cornel Thompson
+124
45% implied win probability
Open: +108Best: +136
Jean Do Santos
-153
60% implied win probability
Open: -132Best: -140

Average moneyline across 11 sportsbooks.

SportsbookCornel ThompsonJean Do Santos
Bet105+132-160
BetAnything+120-150
BetOnline+130-150
BetUS+115-155
Bookmaker+120-140
Bovada+125-150
Cloudbet+120-147
DraftKings+136-162
Pinnacle+121-146
Stake+114-159
SXBet+131-173

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

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cornel Thompson vs Jean Do Santos?

Cornel Thompson defeated Jean Do Santos by Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of PFL Africa 4: 2025 Finals, held Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Sofitel Dome, Cotonou.

Referee
Bobby Karagiannidis
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Cornel Thompson 41%59% Jean Do Santos

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

12-3-0
Record
9-3-0
1612
Power Index rating
1674
2
Win Streak
0
31
Age
-
5'8"
173 cm
Height
5'8"
173 cm
69"
175 cm
Reach
-
-
Stance
-
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
Nigeria
Nationality
Benin

Striking Profile

2.03
SLpM
1.10
63%
Str. Acc.
66%
2.63
SApM
1.97
28%
Str. Def.
34%

Grappling Profile

2.00
TD Avg.
1.50
80%
TD Acc.
38%
50%
TD Def.
20%
0.00
Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Cornel Thompson · 5-0
  • W
    PFL Africa: Nigeria · Jun 13, 2026
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    PFL Africa 4: 2025 Finals · Dec 20, 2025
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    AKO 6: Final Eliminator · Nov 22, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 4:40 · Lightweight
  • W
    AKO 5 · Aug 31, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · Lightweight
  • W
    AKO 3 · Mar 2, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · Featherweight
Jean Do Santos · 2-3
  • L
    PFL Africa: Nigeria · Jun 13, 2026
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    PFL Africa 4: 2025 Finals · Dec 20, 2025
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    AKO 10: Dos Santos vs. Jibrin · Aug 23, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 0:08 · Lightweight
  • W
    AKO 9: Dos Santos vs. Nworie · Jun 13, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 2:45 · Lightweight
  • L
    Ares FC 29: Younousov Vs. Alcino · Feb 14, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · Catchweight

Career Averages

Based on 2 fights · 2 fights
30.5
Avg sig. strikes
16.5
2.00
Avg takedowns
1.50
5:00
Avg control time
0:40
42
Career high strikes
23
4
Career high TDs
2

Strike Distribution

Cornel Thompson
Strike target
Jean Do Santos
23%
Head
48%
36%
Body
30%
41%
Leg
21%
Cornel Thompson
Strike position
Jean Do Santos
59%
Distance
33%
11%
Clinch
27%
30%
Ground
39%