Yana Santos Survives Late Scare to Secure Decision Win Over Miesha Tate – UFC Des Moines Highlights
Yana Santos spoiled Miesha Tate’s return to the Octagon at UFC Des Moines, scoring a decision victory over the former bantamweight queen.
Tate came out looking to get things off to a quick start, pumping her jab and walking down Santos. Tate desperately tried to clinch with Santos against the cage wall, but she couldn’t keep the Russian’s back against the fence for very long.
As the opening round wound down, Santos found success by attacking Tate’s back leg, knocking ‘Cupcake’ off balance multiple times.
The second round saw Tate continue to push the pace, but unable to accomplish more than backing Santos up against the cage before inevitably separating.
Needing a finish in the third round, Tate came out looking for an early takedown, and she got it, dragging Santos to the mat and moving into the mount. As Tate proceeded to drop bombs, Santos gave up her back. That prompted Tate to start fishing for a rear-naked choke, but Santos defended well and made it to the final horn.
Official Result: Yana Santos def. Miesha Tate via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
