Yana Santos

Yana Santos is an Orthodox-stance bantamweight with a professional record of 17-8-0 (1 NC) who has shown steady improvement in recent competition, posting a 4-4 record across her last eight fights. Standing 5'6" with a 68-inch reach, Santos operates as a volume striker with modest finishing power, landing 4.41 strikes per minute at 57% accuracy while absorbing 3.12 per minute and defending at 52%.

Her grappling remains a secondary tool, averaging 0.78 takedown attempts per 15 minutes with 47% accuracy and 51% takedown defense, while submission threats are minimal at 0.1 per 15 minutes. Recent victories demonstrate her durability and consistency: she earned unanimous decisions over Macy Chiasson (October 2025), Miesha Tate (May 2025), and Marion Reneau (March 2019), showcasing her ability to control fights across three rounds.

However, Santos has struggled against elite competition, suffering knockout losses to Irene Aldana (July 2021) and Cristiane Justino (March 2018), along with decision defeats to Holly Holm (March 2023) and Karol Rosa (July 2023). Her recent three-fight winning streak positions her as a mid-tier bantamweight competitor seeking continued momentum in the division.