Cristian Cruz vs Yan Santana
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Cristian Cruz
"El Terremoto / ("The Earthquake")"
41-2-1Yan Santana
11-2-0Physical Comparison
Cristian Cruz stands 170cm tall compared to Yan Santana's 163cm — a 7cm height advantage that could allow Cruz to control range and use the jab effectively.
Cristian Cruz holds a 170cm reach advantage (175cm vs 5cm). This longer reach can be the difference-maker at distance, allowing Cruz to land clean shots while staying out of danger.
Record & Experience
Cristian Cruz brings a record of 41-2-1 across 44 professional bouts (93% win rate).Yan Santana enters with 11-2-0 from 13 fights (85% win rate).
Cristian Cruz has the experience edge with 44 bouts compared to 13 — that's 31 more fights under the bright lights, which can matter in championship rounds when fatigue sets in and composure is tested.
Key Factors
Cruz's Path to Victory
- • Use height and reach to control distance
- • Trust the higher win rate (93% vs 85%)
- • Lean on greater experience (44 bouts)
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Santana's Path to Victory
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms
Cristian Cruz vs Yan Santana — FAQ
- What are Cristian Cruz's and Yan Santana's records?
- Cristian Cruz is 41-2-1 (0 KOs). Yan Santana is 11-2-0 (0 KOs).
- Who is taller — Cristian Cruz or Yan Santana?
- Cristian Cruz is taller at 170cm vs 163cm — a 7cm advantage.
- Who has the longer reach — Cristian Cruz or Yan Santana?
- Cristian Cruz has a longer reach at 175cm vs 5cm — a 170cm advantage.
- Who has the higher knockout rate?
- Both fighters share a 0% knockout rate — comparable finishing power.