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Yana Santos decisions Miesha Tate at UFC Des Moines

BAD MMA News — Sun, 04 May 2025 02:20:37 +0000

Heading into Saturday’s UFC Des Moines feature preliminary fight against No. 10 ranked Yana Santos , former women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate hadn’t fought in 17 months. Returning to the bantamweight division in her last fight after a one-fight stint as a flyweight, Tate defeated Julia Avila via submission in December 2023. Ranked No. 12, a win over Santos would put Tate back in the Top 10 . Santos snapped a three-fight losing skid in her last fight, defeating Chelsea Chandler via unanimous decision last August

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UFC Des Moines: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo live results

BAD MMA News — Sat, 03 May 2025 19:37:07 +0000

For the first time, the UFC octagon is in Des Moines, Iowa for tonight’s UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo event at Wells Fargo Arena. The event is headlined by a bantamweight bout between No. 4 ranked Cory Sandhagen and former flyweight champion and No.

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UFC Des Moines Weigh-in Results: All fighters on point

BAD MMA News — Fri, 02 May 2025 16:04:14 +0000

The UFC Des Moines official weigh-in took place on Friday ahead of Saturday’s event at Wells Fargo Arena. ‘The event is headlined by a bantamweight bout between Cory Sandhagen and former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo. Sandhagen weighed in at 135.5 pounds while Figueiredo tipped the scales at 135 pounds even. UFC Des Moines Official Weigh-in Results MAIN CARD (ESPN2, 10 p.m.

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Miesha Tate shows off abs ahead of May 3 octagon return

BAD MMA News — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:49:18 +0000

Former women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate will return to the octagon on May 3 against No. 10 ranked Yana Santos at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. “Cupcake” last fought in December 2023, defeating Julia Avila via submission. The fight with Avila was Tate’s return to the bantamweight division after a one-fight stint as a flyweight. More than a month out from the fight Santos, Tate isn’t ‘cutting any corners’ and looks to already be in excellent condition. “I am shedding my winter coat and ready to bring on the heat” Tate wrote on Instagram . “May 3rd – UFC Fight Night – next opportunity to prove that this is all made from hard work, determination, no cutting corners and no F’s to give!” View the original article to see embedded media.

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Miesha Tate returns against Yana Santos in Des Moines, Iowa

BAD MMA News — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 01:49:40 +0000

Former women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate will return to the octagon on May 3 at UFC Fight Night 258 in Des Moines, Iowa. Tate faces former Invicta FC bantamweight titleholder Yana Santos . Tate made the announcement on Monday via social media. “It’s Official: May 3rd vs @yanamma . I’ve still got what it takes and if you doubt me, please stick around

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Miesha Tate announces UFC return against Yana Santos in May

BAD MMA News — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 21:37:32 +0000

Former UFC women’s bantamweight champ Miesha Tate has her next fight lined up. Tate (20-9 MMA, 7-6 UFC) will face Yana Santos at a UFC Fight Night event on May 3. The event is expected to take place in Des Moines, Iowa, although the location and venue has not yet been officially confirmed. Monday, Tate announced the fight on Instagram , and Santos (15-8 MMA, 5-5 UFC) publicly acknowledged the matchup. The UFC has not yet officially announced the bout.

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Yana Santos: UFC on ESPN 61 win over Chelsea Chandler was ‘career saving’

BAD MMA News — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:34:49 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Yana Santos felt she was fighting for her job at UFC on ESPN 61 . The women’s bantamweight veteran entered Saturday’s bout against Chelsea Chandler on a three-fight losing streak, with her last win coming in 2021. Santos (15-8 MMA, 5-5 UFC) believed a fourth consecutive defeat could’ve cost her her job with the UFC.

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First UFC event of 2024 hit with multiple changes

BAD MMA News — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 19:13:56 +0000

The first UFC event of 2024 has been hit with multiple lineup changes. UFC Fight Night 234 takes place Jan.

First UFC event of 2024 hit with multiple changes – MMA Junkie

Watch Holly Holm shred Yana Santos | UFC fight video

BAD MMA News — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 16:43:33 +0000

Holly Holm doesn’t have a spotless record, but she’s built a reputation off of fighting anyone and putting on masterful performances, like this one opposite Yana Santos at UFC San Antonio. A perennial contender in the UFC women’s bantamweight division, where she currently sits at No. 3 in the rankings, Holm is always just a step away from another title shot. The former bantamweight champion steps into the Octagon opposite Mayra Bueno Silva on Saturday at UFC Vegas 77 in Las Vegas.

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Macy Chiasson vs. Yana Santos added to UFC Fight Night on July 1

BAD MMA News — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 23:48:33 +0000

A women’s bantamweight matchup between Macy Chiasson and Yana Santos is the latest addition to July’s UFC Fight Night event. Chiasson (8-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) and Santos (14-7 MMA, 4-4 UFC) are set to meet at UFC Fight Night on July 1 , which takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Broadcast plans have not been revealed.

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