Evangelista Santos vs Stephen Thompson
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Evangelista Santos
42-18-0
Stephen Thompson
"Wonderboy"
17-9-1Physical Comparison
Stephen Thompson has the height edge at 183cm vs 178cm for Evangelista Santos — a 5cm difference that gives Thompson the ability to fight behind range.
Record & Experience
Evangelista Santos brings a record of 42-18-0 across 60 professional bouts (70% win rate).Stephen Thompson enters with 17-9-1 from 27 fights (63% win rate).
Evangelista Santos has the experience edge with 60 bouts compared to 27 — that's 33 more fights under the bright lights, which can matter in championship rounds when fatigue sets in and composure is tested.
In terms of finishing power, Stephen Thompson carries the heavier hands with a 47% stoppage rate vs 33% for Evangelista Santos. Thompson is the more dangerous finisher of the two.
Age & Career Stage
Stephen Thompson is the younger fighter at 43 compared to Evangelista Santos's 48 — a 5-year age gap. The younger fighter may have the edge in physical attributes, while Santos relies on veteran savvy and accumulated skill.
Key Factors
Santos's Path to Victory
- • Trust the higher win rate (70% vs 63%)
- • Lean on greater experience (60 bouts)
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Thompson's Path to Victory
- • Use height and reach to fight at range
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms
Evangelista Santos vs Stephen Thompson — FAQ
- What are Evangelista Santos's and Stephen Thompson's records?
- Evangelista Santos is 42-18-0 (14 KOs). Stephen Thompson is 17-9-1 (8 KOs).
- Who is taller — Evangelista Santos or Stephen Thompson?
- Stephen Thompson is taller at 183cm vs 178cm — a 5cm advantage.
- Who has the higher knockout rate?
- Stephen Thompson has the higher KO rate at 47% compared to Evangelista Santos's 33%.