Ilian Bouafia defeated Neemias Santana by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (05:00) in the Middleweight main event of Dana White's Contender Series 77, held Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at UFC Apex, Las Vegas. The judges scored it 30-26, 29-27, 29-27, Ilian Bouafia won the decision.
Ilian Bouafia vs Neemias Santana
Fight stats: totals
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Where it landed
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Where it happened
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Range × target
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Round by round
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Judges' Scorecards
The commission did not release round-by-round scores for this fight.
Insights
- Neemias Santana spends 80% of fight time at distance.
- Ilian Bouafia stops 100% of takedowns, better than 96% of UFC fighters.
- Ilian Bouafia spends 80% of fight time at distance.
Style & credentials
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Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes
Time in position
Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground
How good, really
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Ranked against 1490 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.
Striking & grappling
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Where the strikes land
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When it ends
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Ilian Bouafia vs Neemias Santana?
Ilian Bouafia defeated Neemias Santana by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (05:00) in the Middleweight main event of Dana White's Contender Series 77, held Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at UFC Apex, Las Vegas. The judges scored it 30-26, 29-27, 29-27, Ilian Bouafia won the decision.
What were the judges' scorecards for Ilian Bouafia vs Neemias Santana?
The judges scored it 30-26, 29-27, 29-27, Ilian Bouafia won the decision.
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