Yana Santos MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History
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YANA SANTOS
“Foxy”
RUSSIA • BANTAMWEIGHT
W-L-D
17-9-0 (1 NC)
(T)KO
7-3
SUB
1-2
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
Russia
WT CLASS
Bantamweight
HT / WT
5′ 6″, 135 lbs
BIRTHDATE
11/11/1989 (36)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
68.5″ (174cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
American Top Team • Coconut Creek, Florida
NICKNAME
“Foxy”
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Yana Santos Record
WINS17
KO/TKO
7
SUB
1
DECISION
9
LOSSES9
KO/TKO
3
SUB
2
DECISION
4
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST1
NC
1
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 27 professional bouts (17-9-0, 1 NC).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Luana Santos
Brazil
Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Nolan
Oct / 31 / 2026
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Oct / 31 / 2026
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Women’s Bantamweight Showcase • Santos vs. Santos
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupYana Santos vs Luana Santos
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135½ lbs
Luana Santos Record at Bout (Opponent)11-2-0
Yana Santos Record at Bout17-8-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$85,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Luana Santos: -230 (Favorite)
vs
Yana Santos: +190 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Chris Tognoni
Mike Bell: 28-29
Derek Cleary: 28-29
Sal D’Amato: 28-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a clash of bantamweight namesakes, Yana out-landed Luana in significant strikes (17 to 15) and total strikes (97 to 40), but Luana relied on heavy cage control and five takedowns across the final two frames to take a unanimous decision on three 29-28 cards.
WIN
Macy Chiasson
United States
United States
UFC 320
Oct / 04 / 2025
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Oct / 04 / 2025
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Catchweight (137.5 lbs) Feature • Santos vs. Chiasson
Preliminary Feature
Fighter MatchupYana Santos vs Macy Chiasson
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 137½ lbs (Missed Weight)
Macy Chiasson Record at Bout (Opponent)10-4-0
Yana Santos Record at Bout16-8-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$95,000 USD (Includes Weight Fine)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Macy Chiasson: -198 (Favorite)
vs
Yana Santos: +164 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Chris Tognoni
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Chiasson missed weight by 1.5 lbs and surrendered 25% of her purse. Santos dictated the striking rhythm from distance and landed 65 significant strikes to secure an upset unanimous decision, her third consecutive win.
WIN
Miesha Tate
United States
United States
UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo
May / 03 / 2025
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
May / 03 / 2025
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Bantamweight Showcase • Santos vs. Tate
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupYana Santos vs Miesha Tate
Fight Location Des Moines, Iowa, United States (Wells Fargo Arena)
Des Moines, Iowa, United States (Wells Fargo Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135½ lbs
Miesha Tate Record at Bout (Opponent)20-9-0
Yana Santos Record at Bout15-8-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$80,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Yana Santos: -110 (Pick’em)
vs
Miesha Tate: -110 (Pick’em)
Officials
Ref: Kevin MacDonald
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Santos picked apart former UFC champion Tate on the feet with precise Muay Thai combinations and body kicks, out-striking her 66 to 40 in significant strikes to seal a clear unanimous decision win.
WIN
Chelsea Chandler
United States
United States
UFC on ESPN: Tybura vs. Spivac 2
Aug / 10 / 2024
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Aug / 10 / 2024
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Catchweight (141 lbs) Feature • Santos vs. Chandler
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupYana Santos vs Chelsea Chandler
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 141 lbs (Missed Weight)
Chelsea Chandler Record at Bout (Opponent)6-2-0
Yana Santos Record at Bout14-8-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$85,000 USD (Includes Weight Fine)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Yana Santos: -148 (Favorite)
vs
Chelsea Chandler: +124 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Mike Bell: 30-27
Derek Cleary: 29-28
Sal D’Amato: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Chandler weighed in five pounds heavy. Santos outclassed her on the feet, scoring a knockdown and landing 94 significant strikes to snap a three-fight skid via unanimous decision.
LOSS
Karol Rosa
Brazil
Brazil
UFC on ESPN: Strickland vs. Magomedov
Jul / 01 / 2023
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jul / 01 / 2023
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Women’s Featherweight Bout • Santos vs. Rosa
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupYana Santos vs Karol Rosa
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup144½ lbs vs 146 lbs
Karol Rosa Record at Bout (Opponent)16-5-0
Yana Santos Record at Bout14-7-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$65,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Karol Rosa: -165 (Favorite)
vs
Yana Santos: +140 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Kerry Hatley
Derek Cleary: 28-29
Sal D’Amato: 29-28
Chris Lee: 28-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-volume featherweight war. Santos landed 95 significant strikes, but Rosa’s calf kicks and late flurry swayed two cageside judges in a tight split decision.
LOSS
Holly Holm
United States
United States
UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen
Mar / 25 / 2023
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Mar / 25 / 2023
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC San Antonio Co-Main Event • Holm vs. Santos
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupYana Santos vs Holly Holm
Fight Location San Antonio, Texas, United States (AT&T Center)
San Antonio, Texas, United States (AT&T Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135½ lbs
Holly Holm Record at Bout (Opponent)14-6-0
Yana Santos Record at Bout14-6-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$65,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Holly Holm: -245 (Favorite)
vs
Yana Santos: +205 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Jacob Montalvo
Ruben Carrion: 27-30
Sal D’Amato: 26-30
David Sutherland: 27-30
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Returning after giving birth, Santos struggled against the relentless wrestling and top control of former champion Holm, dropping a unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27).
LOSS
Irene Aldana
Mexico
Mexico
UFC 264
Jul / 10 / 2021
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:35)
Jul / 10 / 2021
ROUND1
TIME4:35
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 264 Main Card • Kunitskaya vs. Aldana
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupYana Kunitskaya vs Irene Aldana
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup134½ lbs vs 139½ lbs (Missed Weight)
Irene Aldana Record at Bout (Opponent)12-6-0
Yana Kunitskaya Record at Bout14-5-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$65,000 USD (Includes Weight Fine)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Irene Aldana: -115 (Favorite)
vs
Yana Kunitskaya: -105 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Aldana came in 3.5 lbs over the limit. In the final minute of the opening frame, Aldana clipped Kunitskaya with a sharp counter left hook that dropped her, following up with hammerfists to force the stoppage at 4:35.
WIN
Ketlen Vieira
Brazil
Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis
Feb / 20 / 2021
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Feb / 20 / 2021
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Co-Main Event • Kunitskaya vs. Vieira
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupYana Kunitskaya vs Ketlen Vieira
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135½ lbs vs 138 lbs (Missed Weight)
Ketlen Vieira Record at Bout (Opponent)11-1-0
Yana Kunitskaya Record at Bout13-5-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$60,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Ketlen Vieira: -280 (Favorite)
vs
Yana Kunitskaya: +235 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Jason Herzog
Michael Bell: 29-28
Derek Cleary: 29-28
Sal D’Amato: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Vieira missed weight by two pounds. Kunitskaya rallied against Vieira’s grappling, landing heavy short elbows and punches from both guard and top reversals to take an upset unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
WIN
Julija Stoliarenko
Lithuania
Lithuania
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik
Aug / 08 / 2020
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Aug / 08 / 2020
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Feature • Kunitskaya vs. Stoliarenko
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupYana Kunitskaya vs Julija Stoliarenko
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135½ lbs vs 136 lbs
Julija Stoliarenko Record at Bout (Opponent)9-3-2
Yana Kunitskaya Record at Bout12-5-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Yana Kunitskaya: -225 (Favorite)
vs
Julija Stoliarenko: +185 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mark Smith
Adalaide Byrd: 30-26
Sal D’Amato: 30-27
Junichiro Kamijo: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Kunitskaya put on a clinical clinch clinic against the Invicta champion, out-landing Stoliarenko 209 to 30 in total strikes to sweep all three rounds on the judges’ scorecards.
LOSS
Aspen Ladd
United States
United States
UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik
Dec / 07 / 2019
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (0:33)
Dec / 07 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME0:33
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC DC Feature Bout • Ladd vs. Kunitskaya
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupYana Kunitskaya vs Aspen Ladd
Fight Location Washington, D.C., United States (Capital One Arena)
Washington, D.C., United States (Capital One Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135½ lbs vs 136 lbs
Aspen Ladd Record at Bout (Opponent)8-1-0
Yana Kunitskaya Record at Bout12-4-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$45,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Aspen Ladd: -140 (Favorite)
vs
Yana Kunitskaya: +120 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Keith Peterson
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After a competitive stand-up fight over two rounds, Ladd staggered Kunitskaya with a hard left hook in the third round and swarmed with ground-and-pound to prompt referee Keith Peterson’s stoppage at 0:33.
WIN
Marion Reneau
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos
Mar / 09 / 2019
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Mar / 09 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Wichita Main Card • Kunitskaya vs. Reneau
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupYana Kunitskaya vs Marion Reneau
Fight Location Wichita, Kansas, United States (Intrust Bank Arena)
Wichita, Kansas, United States (Intrust Bank Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 134½ lbs
Marion Reneau Record at Bout (Opponent)9-4-1
Yana Kunitskaya Record at Bout11-4-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$45,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Marion Reneau: -185 (Favorite)
vs
Yana Kunitskaya: +160 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Nick Berens
Dave Hagen: 29-28
Chris Lee: 29-28
Henry Gueary: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Kunitskaya sustained a badly broken nose from a Reneau punch in the second frame, but showed immense grit to control top position in round three and walk away with a hard-fought unanimous decision.
WIN
Lina Lansberg
Sweden
Sweden
UFC 229
Oct / 06 / 2018
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Oct / 06 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Return to Bantamweight • Kunitskaya vs. Länsberg
Prelims Feature
Fighter MatchupYana Kunitskaya vs Lina Länsberg
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup134½ lbs vs 135½ lbs
Lina Länsberg Record at Bout (Opponent)8-3-0
Yana Kunitskaya Record at Bout10-4-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Yana Kunitskaya: -200 (Favorite)
vs
Lina Länsberg: +170 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Chris Tognoni
Adalaide Byrd: 30-27
Eric Colón: 30-27
Junichiro Kamijo: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Returning to bantamweight at UFC 229, Kunitskaya used effective judo trips, clinch knees, and smothering top pressure to dominate Länsberg across all three rounds (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) for her maiden UFC victory.
LOSS
Cris Cyborg
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 222
Mar / 03 / 2018
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:25)
Mar / 03 / 2018
ROUND1
TIME3:25
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Women’s Featherweight Championship • Cyborg vs. Kunitskaya
UFC Title Challenger
Fighter MatchupYana Kunitskaya vs Cris Cyborg
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup144 lbs vs 144¾ lbs
Cris Cyborg Record at Bout (Opponent)19-1-0 (1 NC)
Yana Kunitskaya Record at Bout10-3-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$100,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Cris Cyborg: -1600 (Favorite)
vs
Yana Kunitskaya: +800 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Stepping in on short notice for her Octagon debut in a world title headliner, Kunitskaya secured an early takedown, but champion Cyborg scrambled to her feet and landed heavy right hands against the fence to retain her title at 3:25.
WIN
Raquel Pa’aluhi
United States
United States
Invicta FC 25: Kunitskaya vs. Pa’aluhi
Aug / 31 / 2017
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Aug / 31 / 2017
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD
Decision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Vacant Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship • Kunitskaya vs. Pa’aluhi
Captured Invicta Title
Fighter MatchupYana Kunitskaya vs Raquel Pa’aluhi
Fight Location Lemoore, California, United States (Tachi Palace)
Lemoore, California, United States (Tachi Palace)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup134½ lbs vs 133.8 lbs
Raquel Pa’aluhi Record at Bout (Opponent)6-5-0
Yana Kunitskaya Record at Bout9-3-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Raquel Pa’aluhi: -145 (Favorite)
vs
Yana Kunitskaya: +125 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Judge 1: 50-45
Judge 2: 50-45
Judge 3: 50-45
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Kunitskaya put on a dominant 25-minute technical striking display, shutting out Pa’aluhi 50-45 across all three official scorecards to win the vacant Invicta FC world bantamweight title and earn a Performance of the Night bonus.
LOSS
Tonya Evinger
United States
United States
Invicta FC 22: Evinger vs. Kunitskaya II
Mar / 25 / 2017
Submission
Rnd 2 (4:32)
Mar / 25 / 2017
ROUND2
TIME4:32
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship • Evinger vs. Kunitskaya 2
Championship Rematch
Fighter MatchupYana Kunitskaya vs Tonya Evinger
Fight Location Kansas City, Missouri, United States (Scottish Rite Temple)
Kansas City, Missouri, United States (Scottish Rite Temple)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup134.8 lbs vs 134.6 lbs
Tonya Evinger Record at Bout (Opponent)18-5-0 (1 NC)
Yana Kunitskaya Record at Bout9-2-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$15,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Tonya Evinger: -225 (Favorite)
vs
Yana Kunitskaya: +165 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In their heated rematch, Kunitskaya threatened with guillotine and leglock attempts early, but champion Evinger escaped, reversed to back mount in round two, and locked in a rear-naked choke at 4:32.
NC
Tonya Evinger
United States
United States
Invicta FC 20: Evinger vs. Kunitskaya
Nov / 18 / 2016
No Contest
Rnd 1 (1:59)
Nov / 18 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME1:59
METHODNo Contest
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship • Evinger vs. Kunitskaya 1
Championship Bout
Fighter MatchupYana Kunitskaya vs Tonya Evinger
Fight Location Kansas City, Missouri, United States (Scottish Rite Temple)
Kansas City, Missouri, United States (Scottish Rite Temple)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup134.1 lbs vs 134.7 lbs
Tonya Evinger Record at Bout (Opponent)18-5-0
Yana Kunitskaya Record at Bout9-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$12,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Tonya Evinger: -400 (Favorite)
vs
Yana Kunitskaya: +300 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mike England
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Kunitskaya caught Evinger in a fast armbar to score an initial submission win at 1:59. Following an appeal over a referee warning instructing Evinger to move her foot from Kunitskaya’s face, the result was officially overturned to a No Contest.
WIN
Wu Yanan
China
China
Fightspirit Championship 6
Sep / 04 / 2016
TKO
Rnd 2 (0:32)
Sep / 04 / 2016
ROUND2
TIME0:32
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Fightspirit Championship 6 • Kunitskaya vs. Wu
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupYana Kunitskaya vs Wu Yanan
Fight Location Saint Petersburg, Russia (A-Arena)
Saint Petersburg, Russia (A-Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Wu Yanan Record at Bout (Opponent)7-0-0
Yana Kunitskaya Record at Bout8-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$8,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Kunitskaya handed future UFC competitor Wu Yanan her first career loss, swarming her with unanswered strikes against the ropes early in round two.
LOSS
Zaira Dyshekova
Russia
Russia
ACB 32: Battle of Lions
Mar / 26 / 2016
Submission
Rnd 1 (3:38)
Mar / 26 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME3:38
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 ACB 32 Feature Bout • Dyshekova vs. Kunitskaya
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupYana Kunitskaya vs Zaira Dyshekova
Fight Location Moscow, Russia (Dynamo Sports Palace)
Moscow, Russia (Dynamo Sports Palace)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup137 lbs vs 137 lbs
Zaira Dyshekova Record at Bout (Opponent)2-1-0
Yana Kunitskaya Record at Bout8-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$5,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Returning after a four-year sabbatical from professional MMA, Kunitskaya engaged on the mat where Dyshekova trapped her arm and locked up a first-round armbar submission.
WIN
Sylwia Kusiak
Poland
Poland
Baltic Arena 1
Jun / 15 / 2012
TKO
Rnd 1 (0:50)
Jun / 15 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME0:50
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Baltic Arena 1 • Kunitskaya vs. Kusiak
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupYana Kunitskaya vs Sylwia Kusiak
Fight Location Koszalin, Poland (Gwardia Sports Hall)
Koszalin, Poland (Gwardia Sports Hall)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Sylwia Kusiak Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Yana Kunitskaya Record at Bout7-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$3,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Kunitskaya overwhelmed Polish debutant Kusiak with heavy punches right out of the gate, prompting a corner stoppage in only 50 seconds.
WIN
Anna Melikhova
Russia
Russia
Lion’s Fights 1
Mar / 03 / 2012
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 2 (5:00)
Mar / 03 / 2012
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Lion’s Fights 1 • Kunitskaya vs. Melikhova
Lightweight Debut
Fighter MatchupYana Kunitskaya vs Anna Melikhova
Fight Location Saint Petersburg, Russia
Saint Petersburg, RussiaDuration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup150 lbs vs 150 lbs
Anna Melikhova Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Yana Kunitskaya Record at Bout6-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,500 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Moving up to lightweight, Kunitskaya used technical kickboxing range and takedown defense to capture a comfortable two-round unanimous decision.
WIN
Ekaterina Saraykina
Russia
Russia
Verdict FC 1
Feb / 11 / 2012
TKO
Rnd 1 (1:05)
Feb / 11 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME1:05
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Verdict FC 1 • Kunitskaya vs. Saraykina
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupYana Kunitskaya vs Ekaterina Saraykina
Fight Location Moscow, Russia
Moscow, RussiaDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Ekaterina Saraykina Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Yana Kunitskaya Record at Bout5-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Kunitskaya rushed Saraykina with heavy punching flurries right off the opening touch, forcing the referee to intervene at 1:05 of round one.
WIN
Arune Lauzeckaite
Lithuania
Lithuania
Bushido Lithuania: Hero’s Lithuania 2011
Nov / 19 / 2011
TKO
Rnd 1 (1:34)
Nov / 19 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME1:34
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Hero’s Lithuania 2011 • Kunitskaya vs. Lauzeckaite
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupYana Kunitskaya vs Arune Lauzeckaite
Fight Location Vilnius, Lithuania (Siemens Arena)
Vilnius, Lithuania (Siemens Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Arune Lauzeckaite Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Yana Kunitskaya Record at Bout4-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,500 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Kunitskaya put on an aggressive striking display in Vilnius, tagging Lauzeckaite against the ropes to force a standing TKO stoppage at 1:34 of the opening round.
WIN
Cindy Dandois
Belgium
Belgium
M-1 Challenge 22: Nambiar vs. Vasilevsky
Dec / 10 / 2010
TKO
Rnd 1 (0:34)
Dec / 10 / 2010
ROUND1
TIME0:34
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 M-1 Challenge 22 • Kunitskaya vs. Dandois
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupYana Kunitskaya vs Cindy Dandois
Fight Location Moscow, Russia (Druzhba Arena)
Moscow, Russia (Druzhba Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Cindy Dandois Record at Bout (Opponent)4-0-0
Yana Kunitskaya Record at Bout3-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$3,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Kunitskaya pulled off a huge upset over previously undefeated Belgian standout Cindy Dandois, planting a clean right hand that crumbled Dandois in just 34 seconds.
WIN
Kamila Balanda
Poland
Poland
Bushido Lithuania: Hero’s Lithuania 2010
Nov / 20 / 2010
TKO
Rnd 1 (4:26)
Nov / 20 / 2010
ROUND1
TIME4:26
METHODTKO
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🥊 Hero’s Lithuania 2010 • Kunitskaya vs. Bałanda
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupYana Kunitskaya vs Kamila Bałanda
Fight Location Vilnius, Lithuania (Siemens Arena)
Vilnius, Lithuania (Siemens Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Kamila Bałanda Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Yana Kunitskaya Record at Bout2-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Kunitskaya pushed the pace on the feet, landing straight punches and breaking through Bałanda’s guard to earn a referee stoppage at 4:26 of round one.
LOSS
Maria Hougaard Djursaa
Denmark
Denmark
Fight Gala 14
May / 29 / 2010
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
May / 29 / 2010
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Fight Gala 14 • Kunitskaya vs. Djursaa
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupYana Kunitskaya vs Maria Hougaard Djursaa
Fight Location Odense, Denmark (Odense Congress Center)
Odense, Denmark (Odense Congress Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Maria Hougaard Djursaa Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Yana Kunitskaya Record at Bout2-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Competing on Danish soil, Kunitskaya engaged in a high-paced striking battle, dropping a hard-fought unanimous decision after three full rounds.
WIN
Vladena Yavorskaya
Russia
Russia
Bushido FC: Bushido Lithuania 2009
Nov / 28 / 2009
Submission
Rnd 1 (3:20)
Nov / 28 / 2009
ROUND1
TIME3:20
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Bushido Lithuania 2009 • Kunitskaya vs. Yavorskaya
Featherweight Debut
Fighter MatchupYana Kunitskaya vs Vladena Yavorskaya
Fight Location Vilnius, Lithuania (Siemens Arena)
Vilnius, Lithuania (Siemens Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Vladena Yavorskaya Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Yana Kunitskaya Record at Bout1-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,500 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Kunitskaya took Yavorskaya to the canvas early, secured back control, and locked in a deep rear-naked choke to earn her first career submission victory at 3:20 of round one.
WIN
Magdalena Jarecka
Poland
Poland
K-1 World Grand Prix 2009 in Łódź
May / 23 / 2009
TKO
Rnd 1 (1:38)
May / 23 / 2009
ROUND1
TIME1:38
METHODTKO
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Kunitskaya vs. Jarecka
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupYana Kunitskaya vs Magdalena Jarecka
Fight Location Łódź, Poland (Atlas Arena)
Łódź, Poland (Atlas Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Magdalena Jarecka Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Yana Kunitskaya Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In her professional MMA debut, 19-year-old Kunitskaya unleashed devastating combinations, stopping Polish fighter Jarecka via TKO in just 98 seconds.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yana Santos’s Next Fight?
Yana Santos has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Yana Santos’s record?
Yana Santos’s professional MMA record is 17-9-0 (1 NC).
Who Is Yana Santos’s Next Opponent?
Yana Santos’s next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Santos fight last?
Santos most recently fought Luana Santos at UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Nolan on Saturday, October 31, 2026, LOSS (Decision – Unanimous).
What weight class does Santos fight in?
Santos competes in the Bantamweight division and weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).
Is Santos ranked in the UFC?
Santos is a ranked contender in the UFC Women’s Bantamweight division, a former UFC title challenger, and a former Invicta FC World Bantamweight Champion.
How many knockouts does Santos have?
Santos has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Santos won?
Santos received a Performance of the Night award at Invicta FC 25 when capturing the bantamweight world championship.
How tall is Santos?
Santos is 5’6″ (168 cm) tall.
Who is Santos’s manager?
Santos is represented by Ali Abdelaziz and Dominance MMA Management.
What is Yana Santos’s nickname?
Yana Santos’s nickname is “Foxy”.
How old is Yana Santos?
Yana Santos is 36 years old, born on November 11, 1989.
How many submission wins does Santos have?
Santos has 1 submission win in her professional MMA career (rear-naked choke against Vladena Yavorskaya).
What is Santos’s nationality?
Santos is Russian. She was born in Murmansk, Russia, and represents Russia in international mixed martial arts.
How many losses does Yana Santos have?
Yana Santos has 9 losses in her professional career (4 by decision, 3 by KO/TKO, and 2 by submission).
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