Paddy Barnes vs Yan Santana
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors

Paddy Barnes
"The Leprechaun"
9-3-0VS
Y
Yan Santana
11-2-09-3-0
Record11-2-0
75%
Win Rate85%
0%
KO %0%
162cm
Height163cm
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Reach5cm
39
Age—
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Stance—
12
Total Bouts13
Physical Comparison
Yan Santana has the height edge at 163cm vs 162cm for Paddy Barnes — a 1cm difference that gives Santana the ability to fight behind range.
Record & Experience
Paddy Barnes brings a record of 9-3-0 across 12 professional bouts (75% win rate).Yan Santana enters with 11-2-0 from 13 fights (85% win rate).
Yan Santana has the experience edge with 13 bouts compared to 12 — that's 1 more fights under the bright lights, which can matter in championship rounds when fatigue sets in and composure is tested.
Key Factors
Barnes's Path to Victory
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Santana's Path to Victory
- • Use height and reach to fight at range
- • Higher win percentage (85% vs 75%)
- • Greater professional experience (13 bouts)
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms
Paddy Barnes vs Yan Santana — FAQ
- What are Paddy Barnes's and Yan Santana's records?
- Paddy Barnes is 9-3-0 (0 KOs). Yan Santana is 11-2-0 (0 KOs).
- Who is taller — Paddy Barnes or Yan Santana?
- Yan Santana is taller at 163cm vs 162cm — a 1cm advantage.
- Who has the higher knockout rate?
- Both fighters share a 0% knockout rate — comparable finishing power.