UFC on ESPN+ 40 pre-event facts: Thiago Santos aims for UFC knockout record

The UFC’s non-stop November run kicks off Saturday with UFC on ESPN+ 40, which takes place at UFC Apex in Las Vegas and streams on ESPN+.

A key light heavyweight matchup serves as the main event. Former title challengers Thiago Santos (21-7 MMA, 13-6 UFC) and Glover Teixeira (31-7 MMA, 14-5 UFC) jockey for position atop the weight class, and they both bring strong stats to the table.

For more on the numbers behind the card, check below for 45 pre-event facts about UFC on ESPN+ 40.