Yana Santos questions decision after UFC Vegas 123 defeat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 2:40 PM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
Yana Santos lost a unanimous decision to Luana Santos at UFC Fight Night 292 on November 1, 2026, in Las Vegas. Despite outlanding her opponent 17 to 15 in significant strikes and dominating total strikes at 97 to 40, Yana was taken down five times and controlled for over seven minutes. After the fight, she described the decision as 'embarrassing' and questioned the effectiveness of her opponent's strategy, which she felt relied on stalling rather than engaging in exchanges. Yana's record now stands at 17-9 in MMA and 7-6 in the UFC.
- •Yana Santos lost to Luana Santos by unanimous decision.
- •Fight took place at UFC Fight Night 292 on November 1, 2026.
- •Santos outstruck Luana in significant strikes, 17 to 15.
- •Santos controlled the total strikes, landing 97 compared to 40.
- •Yana Santos criticized the decision on social media.
- 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — Yana Santos seethes over 'embarrassing decision' in UFC Vegas 123 loss
"Yana Santos questioned if "hugging is the new winning strategy in MMA" after her UFC Vegas 123 defeat to Luana Santos.
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