Luana Santos comes to grips with rise in women's bantamweight rankings

Luana Santos secured a victory in her latest UFC bout against Yana Santos, showcasing her grappling skills. Despite facing challenges in the first round where all nine of her takedown attempts were unsuccessful, she adapted her strategy and successfully executed five takedowns in the subsequent rounds, controlling the fight for over seven minutes. This win marks her fourth consecutive victory.

As a result of her performance, Luana Santos has moved up two positions to No. 5 in the ESPN women's bantamweight rankings, while Yana Santos has dropped to No. 6. The rankings are subject to change, especially with the upcoming fight between UFC champion Kayla Harrison and former champion Amanda Nunes on November 14, which could impact the division further.