
Luana Santos defeats Yana Santos by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night
Luana Santos secured a unanimous decision victory over Yana Santos at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, marking her fourth consecutive win. The fight showcased Luana's grappling skills, as she executed five takedowns, gaining over seven minutes of control time, which ultimately influenced the judges' scoring.
Yana Santos, who entered the match on a three-fight winning streak, initially controlled the fight by keeping it standing during the first round. However, Luana adapted her strategy, successfully taking Yana down in the subsequent rounds. This victory enhances Luana's position in the women's bantamweight division, which is currently awaiting significant matchups, including an upcoming title defense by champion Kayla Harrison against Amanda Nunes. Luana expressed her desire to compete against higher-ranked opponents in the near future.
Recap by BetOptimized, from ESPN's reporting (Jeff Wagenheim) · Photo: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC · Source