Yana Santos

"Foxy"

17-9-0#6Women's Bantamweight

RussiaLast 5

Kickboxing 1-0

Last fight: Loss vs Luana Santos · Unanimous Decision · Oct 31, 2026

17-9-0 · 8 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Luana SantosUD · R3 5:00

UFCUFC Fight Night: Moicano vs Nolan·October 31, 2026

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Yana Santos holds a professional MMA record of 17-9-0. Santos has won 17 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Santos lands 4.12 significant strikes per minute with 57% accuracy and averages 0.71 takedowns per 15 minutes. Santos also has 1 recorded Kickboxing bout. Most recent fight: October 31, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'6"168 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 68"173 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Nov 11, 1989
Age: 37
Nationality: Russia
Birthplace: Murmansk, Russia

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Career history

LOSS
vs Luana Santos
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs Nolan· Oct 31, 2026· Women's Bantamweight· 17-9 vs 12-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Macy Chiasson
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2· Oct 4, 2025· Women's Bantamweight· 17-8 vs 10-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Miesha Tate
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Figueiredo· May 3, 2025· Women's Bantamweight· 16-8 vs 20-10
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Chelsea Chandler
UFC Fight Night: Tybura vs Spivac 2· Aug 10, 2024· Women's Bantamweight· 15-8 vs 6-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Karol Rosa
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Magomedov· Jul 1, 2023· Women's Featherweight· 14-8 vs 17-5
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Holly Holm
UFC Fight Night: Vera vs Sandhagen· Mar 25, 2023· Women's Bantamweight· 14-7 vs 15-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Irene Aldana
UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3· Jul 10, 2021· Women's Bantamweight· 14-6 vs 13-6
TKO
R1 · 4:35
WIN
vs Ketlen Vieira
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Lewis· Feb 20, 2021· Women's Bantamweight· 14-5 vs 11-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Julija Stoliarenko
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Oleinik· Aug 8, 2020· Women's Bantamweight· 13-5 vs 9-4-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Aspen Ladd
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Rozenstruik· Dec 7, 2019· Women's Bantamweight· 12-5 vs 9-1
TKO
R3 · 0:33
WIN
vs Marion Reneau
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Dos Santos· Mar 9, 2019· Women's Bantamweight· 12-4 vs 9-5-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Lina Lansberg
UFC 229: Khabib vs McGregor· Oct 6, 2018· Women's Bantamweight· 11-4 vs 8-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Cristiane JustinoTitle bout
UFC 222: Cyborg vs Kunitskaya· Mar 3, 2018· Women's Featherweight· 10-4 vs 20-1
TKO
R1 · 3:25
WIN
vs Raquel Canuto
Invicta FC 25· Aug 31, 2017· Bantamweight· 10-3 vs 6-6
UD
LOSS
vs Tonya Evinger
Invicta FC 22· Mar 25, 2017· Bantamweight· 9-3 vs 19-6
SUB
R2 · 4:32
NC
vs Tonya Evinger
Invicta FC 20· Nov 18, 2016· Bantamweight· 9-2 vs 18-6
NC
WIN
vs Wu Yanan
Fightspirit Championship 6· Sep 4, 2016· Bantamweight· 9-2 vs 8-1
TKO
R2 · 0:32
LOSS
vs Zaira Dyshekova
Absolute Championship Berkut 32· Mar 26, 2016· Catchweight· 8-2 vs 4-2
SUB
R1 · 3:44
WIN
vs Sylwia Kusiak
Baltic Arena· Jun 15, 2012· 8-1 vs 0-1
TKO
WIN
vs Anna Melikhova
Lion's Fights 1· Mar 3, 2012· Lightweight· 7-1 vs 0-1
UD
WIN
vs Ekaterina Saraykina
Verdict FC 1· Feb 11, 2012· Featherweight· 6-1 vs 0-1
TKO
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Arune Lauzeckaite
Bushido Fighting Championship· Nov 19, 2011· 5-1 vs 0-2
TKO
WIN
vs Cindy Dandois
M-1 Challenge 22· Dec 10, 2010· Featherweight· 4-1 vs 4-1
TKO
R1 · 0:34
WIN
vs Kamila Bałanda
Bushido Fighting Championship· Nov 20, 2010· 3-1 vs 0-1
TKO
LOSS
vs Maria Hougaard Djursaa
Fighter Gala· May 28, 2010· 2-1 vs 2-2
DEC
WIN
vs Vladlena Yavorskaya
Bushido FC: Legend· Nov 28, 2009· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 1-1
SUB
R1 · 3:20
WIN
vs Magdalena Jarecka
K-1: Poland 2009· May 23, 2009· Bantamweight· 1-0 vs 2-3
TKO
R1 · 1:38

Title bout

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseMuay ThaiTaekwondo

2017Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship · Invicta FC
2010Bushido FC Women's Championship · Bushido FC
Champion · Russian Nationals
Champion · Russian Nationals
Black belt · Taekwondo
Lesgaft National State University of Physical Education, Sport and Health · Boxing
AGE 4Started in Taekwondo
AGE 12Started in Hand-to-Hand Combat
AGE 18Started in MMA

Camp

American Top Team · Coconut Creek, Florida, United States
Jackson Wink MMA Academy · Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Former
Xtreme Couture · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Former

Coaches

Mike Winkeljohn · Head coach
Greg Jackson · Cornerman

Training partners

Holly Holm
Kayla Harrison
Thiago Santos

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Women's Bantamweight roster (10 fighters)

Punch power93

Kick power92

Punch speed94

Kick speed94

Accuracy93

Takedowns92

Ground striking93

Submissions85

Chin92

Body strength93

Cardio94

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 17-9-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed4.12per min

57% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.93per min

53% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.71per 15 min

47% success

Takedowns stuffed57%

Submission attempts0.1per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 7-6-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.12per min

57% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.93per min

53% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.71per 15 min

47% success

Takedowns stuffed57%

Submission attempts0.1per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Yana Santos sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Women's Bantamweight top 5

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Yana Santos earns per fight.

Yana Santos's salary & career earnings →

Official UFC Ranking

Yana Santos's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: #6 Women's Bantamweight
Meta rank: #8 Women's Bantamweight
Peak: #5 Women's Bantamweight
First ranked: Oct 8, 2018
Times ranked: 337

Women's Bantamweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1623▼7
Peak: 1704Jun 15, 2012
Rated fights: 26

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Frequently asked questions

When does Yana Santos fight next?

Yana Santos has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Yana Santos's record?

Yana Santos's professional MMA record is 17-9-0.

Who is Yana Santos fighting next?

Yana Santos's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Yana Santos fight last?

Yana Santos most recently fought Luana Santos at UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs Nolan on Saturday, October 31, 2026, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Yana Santos fight in?

Yana Santos fights at Women's Bantamweight.

Is Yana Santos ranked in the UFC?

Yana Santos is currently ranked #6 in the UFC Women's Bantamweight division.

How many knockouts does Yana Santos have?

Yana Santos has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How tall is Yana Santos?

Yana Santos is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Yana Santos weigh?

Yana Santos weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Yana Santos's reach?

Yana Santos has a reach of 68" (173 cm).

How old is Yana Santos?

Yana Santos is 37 years old (born Nov 11, 1989).

Where is Yana Santos from?

Yana Santos is from Russia.

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CAREER SUMMARY