Women's Bantamweight#5 RankedACTIVE
Yana Santos
16-8
3 Win Streak
Age
35
Height
5'6"
Weight
136 lbs
Reach
68.5"
Avg Fight Time
12:36
Gym
American Top Team
UFC Record
7-5(12 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 0 Sub 7 Dec
Losses By
3 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R3 7
Last 5
WLLWL
Finish Rate
50%
Bonuses
—
Style
MMA
Location
Russia
Last Fight2025-10-04
MC
W - Macy Chiasson
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - Yana SantosSubmissionR1 3:54· Rear Naked Choke
Fight History
WIN
MT
vs Miesha Tate
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
KR
vs Karol Rosa
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
HH
vs Holly Holm
UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Sandhagen· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JS
vs Julija Stoliarenko
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AL
vs Aspen Ladd
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R3 0:33
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R3 0:33
WIN
MR
vs Marion Reneau
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Dos Santos· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CC
vs Chelsea Chandler
UFC Fight Night: Tybura vs. Spivac 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
KV
vs Ketlen Vieira
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
IA
vs Irene Aldana
UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3· 2021-07-10
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 4:35
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:35
WIN
LL
vs Lina Lansberg
UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor· 2018-10-06
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CJ
vs Cristiane Justino
UFC 222: Cyborg vs. Kunitskaya· 2018-03-03
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 3:25
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 3:25
WIN
MC
vs Macy Chiasson
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.4/min
Grappling
0.87 TD
Defense
53%
⚖️Yana adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 59% striking and 50% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
15 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Elbows
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
80%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
60%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
47%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Counters
47%
Mount
20%
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
20%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Elbows (80%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Elbows) and secondary (Knees) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (140%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 254% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (4/100). Opponents exploit this.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (66% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
59%
Above Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
53%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
48% acc56%
Clinch
79% acc39%
Ground
74% acc5%
Striking Differential+1.35/min
4.42 landed/min3.07 absorbed/min
4.42
Landed/Min
3.07
Absorbed/Min
0.11
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed612
Sig. Strikes Attempted1046
Key Insights
Yana incorporates heavy clinch work (37%).
Effective body attack (41%).
Favorable output (1.4:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Clinch active: 39% of output in the clinch (79% accuracy).
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
50%
Average
0%100%
TD Defense
54%
Average
0%100%
TD Success Rate
6%
Landed
1
Defended
15
Total
16
0.87
TD / 15min
0.11
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
16
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
16
Landed
32
Attempted
50%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,224
1.77
Ratio
Absorbed
690
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
2/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
50.6
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
9.0
Standing %
72%
R3 vs R1 Output
66%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.77x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (50.6) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 66% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 12 fights
R1 Control
1:45
R2 Control
1:38
R3 Control
0:48
R1 to Final
-30%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Increases leg kicks late in fights (+8.4pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+3.7pp
Body
-12.1pp
Leg
+8.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+2.5pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2702
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights