UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena - Daniel Santos Battles JeongYeong Lee in Featherweight Early Prelim

Kick off the early preliminary card of UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena next Saturday, May 10, 2025, live from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada. An exciting featherweight bout is on tap as Brazil's Daniel "Willycat" Santos meets South Korea's JeongYeong "Korean Tiger" Lee. Both fighters are looking to make a name for themselves in the competitive 145-pound division.

 

Fighter Backgrounds

Daniel Santos

Daniel "Willycat" Santos (12-2-0), representing Chute Boxe - Diego Lima in Brazil, is a featherweight with a strong record featuring knockout and submission victories. Santos has shown toughness and finishing ability in his professional career and is looking to build momentum in the UFC.

JeongYeong Lee

JeongYeong "Korean Tiger" Lee (11-2-0), fighting out of Fight Ready in Korea, is a promising featherweight prospect with a well-rounded skillset. Lee has secured wins via knockout and submission, demonstrating his ability to finish fights in multiple ways. He is eager to bounce back from his recent loss and prove he belongs among the division's best.

Fighting Styles and Strengths

Daniel Santos

• Finishing Ability: Santos has shown he can end the fight with both strikes and submissions.
• Aggressive Approach: Tends to come forward and look for action.
• Toughness: Has proven durable in his professional bouts.

JeongYeong Lee

• Well-Rounded: Lee has a mix of knockout and submission victories, indicating proficiency in both striking and grappling.
• Dangerous Finisher: With a good percentage of finishes, Lee is a threat wherever the fight goes.
• Orthodox Stance: Fights from an orthodox stance.

Recent Performances

Daniel Santos

Daniel Santos' most recent professional bouts include a unanimous decision victory over Johnny Munoz in June 2023 and a second-round TKO win over John Castaneda in October 2022. He suffered a unanimous decision loss to Julio Arce in April 2022.

JeongYeong Lee

JeongYeong Lee is coming off a first-round TKO loss to Hyder Amil in July 2024, a setback in his UFC career. Prior to that, he secured a unanimous decision victory over Blake Bilder in February 2024 and a split decision win against Yizha in February 2023, showcasing his ability to go the distance and win.

Odds and Betting Information

Fighter	Odds
Daniel Santos	-120
JeongYeong Lee	+100

This featherweight early preliminary bout is a very close one according to the oddsmakers, with Daniel Santos being a very slight favorite at -120 and JeongYeong Lee available at even money with odds of +100.

Keys to Victory

Daniel Santos

• Utilize Finishing Ability: Santos should look to capitalize on any openings and find an early finish.
• Push the Pace: Maintaining a high pace could potentially wear down Lee over three rounds.
• Be Prepared for a Well-Rounded Opponent: Santos needs to be ready for Lee's attacks both on the feet and on the ground.

JeongYeong Lee

• Mix Up Attacks: Lee should look to blend his striking and grappling to keep Santos guessing.
• Capitalize on Striking and Grappling Opportunities: Utilizing his well-rounded skillset to find openings for finishes or to control the fight.
• Bounce Back Mentally: Putting his recent TKO loss behind him and fighting with confidence will be important.

 

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