MMA Match Preview: Danny Barlow (9-1) vs. Djorden Santos (10-2)

Venue & Fight Details

Event: UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen

Bout: Danny Barlow vs. Djorden Santos – Middleweight (185 lbs)

Location: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Time: Preliminary Card (approx. 4:00 p.m. ET start)

Broadcast: ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass

Fighter Records & Recent Form

Danny Barlow (USA, 9-1-0): A rising prospect fighting out of Miami, Florida. Known for his southpaw stance, long reach (79”), and devastating left hand. He’s 4-1 in his last five, with his only loss coming earlier in 2025.

Djorden Santos (Brazil, 10-2-0): A versatile fighter out of American Top Team. He’s 4-1 in his last five, with a mix of knockouts and submissions. Santos is slightly shorter (6’0”) but brings a well-rounded game.

Recent Form (last 5 fights):

Barlow: L–W–W–W–W

Santos: W–L–W–W–W

Injury Report

Both fighters enter with no reported injuries and full training camps completed.

Key Matchups

Striking: Barlow averages high-volume output with knockout power in his left hand. Santos is more measured but mixes in leg kicks and combinations.

Grappling: Santos has 4 submission wins and is comfortable on the mat. Barlow prefers to keep fights standing, with only 1 career submission.

Reach Advantage: Barlow’s 79” reach vs. Santos’ 75.5” could dictate range control.

Series History

First-ever meeting between Barlow and Santos.

Barlow is 2-0 fighting in North America under the UFC banner.

Santos is making his first UFC appearance in Canada.

Betting Trends

Barlow has finished 7 of his 9 wins (78%).

Santos has finished 8 of his 10 wins (80%).

Both fighters have only gone to decision twice in their careers combined.

FIGHT ODDS

Danny Barlow                    – 200

Djorden Santos                 + 170

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 17, 2025