Holly Holm vs Yana Santos — Fight recap

Holly Holm defeated Yana Santos by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night on March 25, 2023, controlling all three rounds to secure a clear victory. Holm landed 32 of 63 significant strikes at 50% accuracy while dominating the grappling exchanges, converting 4 of 6 takedown attempts and accumulating 9:49 of control time.

Santos managed only 21 significant strikes at 45% accuracy and never successfully executed a takedown, holding just 1:19 of control time throughout the bout. Holm's wrestling base proved decisive; she established her game early, landed 23 head strikes, and maintained cage control to frustrate Santos's striking-heavy approach.

The decision underscored Holm's continued ability to impose her will against competitive opponents and keep her relevant in the women's bantamweight rankings.