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FEATHERWEIGHT TEST: MAIRON SANTOS AIMS TO KNOCK OUT NAIMOV AT UFC 323
Mairon Santos discusses his striking plan to frustrate Naimov and his long-term goal to emulate Max Holloway by dominating at 145 lbs before moving up. He predicts a second or third-round KO.
Mairon Santos didn't have the best memory of his last time at the T-Mobile Arena. Now, he's heading back to the same spot in Las Vegas to face Muhammad Naimov at UFC 323 on Saturday, looking to set things right.
Santos won The Ultimate Fighter back in August 2024 and followed it up with a win at UFC 313 in Las Vegas in March 2025. That win was a close call against Francis Marshall. Santos even thought he should have lost after watching the fight again. So, returning to that arena means something to him.
“Fighting in Vegas is like fighting at home,” Santos told MMA Fighting. “I’m excited. It’ll be great because it’s at T-Mobile. The UFC is putting me on a big card again, the last pay-per-view of the year. It’s another chance to make up for my last performance at T-Mobile and put on a show.”
The Brazilian featherweight last fought at the UFC APEX in May, where he beat Sodiq Yusuff by decision. That win improved his record to 16-1, with a 3-0 record in the UFC. He says fighting in front of a big crowd doesn't bother him: “Once the cage door closes, it doesn’t matter if it’s UFC, LFA, or my backyard. I’m always focused.”
“I’m happy to be fighting him,” Santos said about Naimov. “I don’t even know if he knows this, but LFA offered me this fight before. He was also on the U.S. scene back then, but I got a different opponent later. I’ve known about him for a while now. I think he should be ranked. He’s got a 5–1 record in the UFC and only lost to Felipe Lima, which isn't bad. Getting five UFC wins is hard, and he’s beaten some good fighters. He’s the kind of guy who can get me close to the rankings.”
Naimov is riding a two-fight win streak, including a decision win over Kaan Ofli and a win against Bogdan Grad in July. Santos plans to frustrate Naimov.
“I see him as an all-around fighter, but I don’t think he’s a specialist in any one area,” Santos said. “I’m going in there to do what I’m good at, which is striking. That’s my plan. I want to frustrate him wherever the fight goes and win before the end.”
“I’m training hard to finish this fight because my last two wins went to decision, and I don’t want that,” he added. “I know what I’m capable of. I could’ve pushed for the knockout in my last fight, but I was maybe a little unsure because of my previous fight. It was good to get a clear win after the controversial one. But that’s in the past now, and I see myself knocking him out in this fight. Maybe not in the first round, but in the second or third. I don’t think he’ll hold up under the pressure, and I’ll knock him out.”
Santos' recent win over Yusuff was at lightweight, but he doesn’t see it as a true 155-pound fight since they are both featherweights. However, the 25-year-old plans to try out lightweight later on.
“I want to be like Max Holloway, who built his career at 145 and then went up to a different weight class,” Santos said. “I want to fight at 145. I think it’s interesting. I like my height and reach for the weight class. It suits my style. I feel 145 is better for me right now. … If I fought at lightweight, I know I could fight four or five times a year—like Kevin Holland. But at featherweight, I need to take better care of my body because everyone knows how to make weight. I want to make sure I make weight the right way so I can perform my best.”
WARRIORS' NEW DYNAMIC: STEVE KERR EXPLAINS HOW PAT SPENCER FITS WITH STEPH CURRY BACK
Warriors coach Steve Kerr confirmed Pat Spencer's excellent play (13.6 PPG, 59% FG) guarantees him minutes, even with Steph Curry returning to the backcourt rotation.
The Golden State Warriors may have found a gem in guard Pat Spencer while Steph Curry was out. It sounds like they plan to keep him in the mix.
Coach Steve Kerr talked on Tuesday about how Spencer will fit in now that Curry is back.
"I'm not going to cut his minutes completely," Kerr said about Spencer on the Willard & Dibs show on Tuesday, December 9. I plan to play him with Steph some. We'll see how it goes. It will depend on who we're playing, how well we defend, and which three guys we put out there with them. It's something we still need to figure out.”
Kerr added, But with how Pat is playing and how he’s helping us win and bringing a competitive attitude to the team. I have to keep playing him. We’re winning, and he’s a big reason why.
Spencer has played well in the 5 games since Curry got hurt.
Curry hurt his quadriceps against the Houston Rockets on November 26. He’s scheduled to be back on Friday, December 12, at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
In those five games without Curry, the Warriors went 3-2. Spencer started in the last two wins.
In those five games, Spencer played about 23 minutes each night. He averaged 13.6 points, 4.8 assists, and 3.6 rebounds, plus almost one steal per game. He shot nearly 60% from the field and almost 67% from three on around two attempts a game.
The Warriors are now 13-12 for the season and are currently eighth in the Western Conference.
Draymond Green will practice before the Warriors' next game.
Curry is coming back on Friday after the team had five days off because they didn't make the NBA Cup tournament. Draymond Green, Curry's longtime teammate, is still uncertain.
Green has missed the last two games with a foot injury. Kerr hoped Green might return on Friday, but he doesn't have enough info yet.
Kerr said, "He's supposed to practice [Wednesday] and scrimmage [Thursday]." Afterwards, we'll know more about how close he is to coming back. I don't know yet if he'll be able to play on Friday.
After a three-game road trip in the East, the Warriors play one home game before going back on the road for two games out West. Golden State plays the Portland Trail Blazers on December 14 and then the Phoenix Suns on December 18.
"HE LOOKS GOOD OUT THERE":LEBRON JAMES PROUDLY PRAISES BRONNY'S NBA IMPROVEMENT
LeBron admits balancing team leadership with advising Bronny is hard, but says the young Laker star must experience challenges to reach his full potential.
LeBron James missed training camp and the first 14 games this season—a first for him. All he could do was watch.
He got to see the Lakers start strong at 10-4, and he watched Bronny James grow as a player.
Bronny stood out in the Summer League in Las Vegas. When the season started, he even started a game against the Bucks. One of his best games was against the Hawks, where he shot 4-6 and scored 9 points.
LeBron talked about how much he enjoys watching Bronny improve on his “Mind The Game” podcast.
“It’s been great, as a father and someone who loves the game, to see him build on what he did in the G League, get comfortable, and then do even better in the Summer League. Now, when he gets his chances this year, he just looks good out there. Young players get better with more time on the court.
“You pick up the little things, and you get used to the speed and strength of the game. I was really proud of him in those games when Luka, AR, or Marcus was out. He played well at home and then had a tough back-to-back in Portland and did it again. That’s what the NBA is all about.”
Every player's path is different, but Bronny's is unique. As part of the first father-son duo in the NBA, he's under a huge spotlight, especially as a late second-round pick.
He seems to handle it well, though he admitted the pressure got to him at first. Now that things have calmed down, he can focus on his game.
Even with less media attention, Bronny’s situation is still special. His dad is not just his coworker but also one of the best to ever play the game.
Bronny can’t change that. LeBron has to figure out how to handle it, as he mentioned on the podcast.
“It’s a tricky balance. During practice and games, I’m a leader on the team. But we also have time where I can give him advice based on what I see. He has to go his own way, and I can share what I’ve learned, but he needs to experience things for himself. Going through those challenges will teach him the most.”
Despite some concerns about the LeBron-Bronny dynamic, it hasn’t been a problem.
Bronny is getting better and looks more comfortable in NBA games. The Lakers are one of the top teams in the West, so it’s tough for him to get consistent playing time. Still, he’s ready, and he’ll get his chance when injuries happen.
If Bronny keeps working hard and improving, he’ll reach his full potential, and that’s what matters most.
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