Luana Santos Wins Unanimous Decision in Vegas
Her fourth straight win puts her at 12-2 as the division's top contenders prepare for UFC 334 in two weeks.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Mixed Martial Arts
Local MMA fans at Meta Apex saw Luana Santos take a unanimous decision over Yana Santos in a women's bantamweight bout on Saturday, a win that extends her unbeaten run to four.
Why it matters
For Las Vegas fans who follow the UFC's Saturday cards at Meta Apex, the result moves Luana Santos closer to the top of the division rankings. The bout also shows how grappling can control a fight even when a fighter struggles to finish, a pattern valley fans will watch as the division shifts.
Judges scored the bout 29-28 for Luana Santos across all three cards, with five takedowns and 7.5 minutes of control time. Her record now stands at 12-2, and the source does not indicate how the result will affect either fighter's ranking.
The players
Luana Santos
Brazilian women's bantamweight fighter ranked seventh in the division, who won by unanimous decision on Saturday.
Yana Santos
Russian women's bantamweight fighter ranked fifth in the division, who lost by unanimous decision on Saturday.
Kayla Harrison
Champion set to defend her title against Amanda Nunes at UFC 334 in two weeks.
Amanda Nunes
Challenger set to face Kayla Harrison for the title at UFC 334 in two weeks.
The details
Luana Santos, ranked seventh in the women's bantamweight division, used grappling and judo to take Yana Santos down repeatedly during the Saturday bout at UFC Fight Night at Meta Apex in Las Vegas. Yana Santos, ranked fifth, kept the fight standing in round one and successfully defended nine takedown attempts. Luana Santos added two takedowns in round two and three in round three, and all three judges scored it 29-28 for her.
Timeline
Saturday: Luana Santos defeats Yana Santos at UFC Fight Night at Meta Apex.
In two weeks: Kayla Harrison defends her title against Amanda Nunes at UFC 334.
Beyond the Strip
Luana Santos's fourth straight win places her in the middle of a women's bantamweight division where the top rankings are still being sorted out. The result is a step in that sorting, not a settled hierarchy.
If you're heading to Meta Apex for the next UFC card, expect the women's bantamweight matchups to be a focus. Check the event schedule before you go, since UFC 334 is set to take place in two weeks.
The takeaway
Luana Santos's win shows that steady takedown work can carry a fight even without a finish. Watch the Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes title bout at UFC 334 in two weeks to see how the division's top spot shifts.
What happens next
Kayla Harrison defends her title against Amanda Nunes at UFC 334 in two weeks, which will shape the division's top spot.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Geosuper.
