NAVERO VS SANTOS
PAUL DENIS NAVERO
PAULO SANTOS
CLASH OF STYLES
NR FIGHT / US MÉTRO
Paul Dena represents the new wave of French MMA. Training under veteran Johnny Frachey, he has developed a highly explosive striking style. Known for his 5-second KO, he brings chaos and speed that is difficult to replicate in training.
BRAZILIAN TOP TEAM (ROOTS)
"Leleco" is a classic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist. With multiple black belts in grappling arts, his gameplan is singular: close the distance, get the takedown, and find the submission. He is the veteran presence tasked with testing the young prospect's ground defense.
TECHNICAL WAR ROOM
PAUL "DENA" MAVERO
TACTICAL BREAKDOWNTHE SNIPER
HOME ADVANTAGE
Fighting in Paris, the crowd will be electric for Dena. He needs to use his footwork to keep Santos at the end of his punches. If he stays standing, his speed advantage is massive.
PAULO SANTOS
TACTICAL BREAKDOWNTHE BOA CONSTRICTOR
VETERAN SAVVY
Santos knows he can't win a kickboxing match. He will likely eat a shot to give one, aiming to grab a leg and drag Dena into deep waters. If the fight hits the mat, the experience gap helps him significantly.
RECENT FORM
DENA HISTORY
| DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT | METHOD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2025 | A. Andrews | WIN | KO (Head Kick) |
| May 24, 2025 | S. Talmoust | WIN | TKO (Punches) |
| Jul 2024 | A. Jmel | WIN | DEC (Amateur) |
SANTOS HISTORY
| DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT | METHOD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2025 | L. Silva | WIN | SUB (RNC) |
| Mar 04, 2025 | R. Alves | LOSS | DEC (Split) |
BETTING BOSS AI PREDICTION
WINNER: PAULO SANTOS (UPSET ALERT)
Paul Dena is the star, but this is a classic "Prospect vs Grappler" trap. Dena has flash and speed, but Santos has the specific skillset (BJJ Black Belt) to ruin the party. While the books favor Dena slightly, the value is on the Brazilian to weather the early storm and secure a submission. However, if Dena's takedown defense holds up, he wins by KO. We lean slightly towards the Experience & Grappling edge.