Quick Info
| Profession | Mixed martial artist |
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| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Date of Birth | 16/04/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Luana Santos
20/06/2026
Luana Santos won a unanimous decision over Karol Rosa at UFC Fight Night 279 in Kape vs. Horiguchi 2. The win extended her recent run of victories in the UFC bantamweight division.
13/12/2025
Luana Santos won a unanimous decision over Melissa Croden on the UFC on ESPN 73 card headlined by Royval vs. Kape. The three-round bout was judged in her favour by all three judges.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Brazilian professional mixed martial artist competing in the women's bantamweight division of the UFC, with a background in judo. |
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| Full Name | Luana do Valle Lopes Gonzalez Santos |
| Base | São Paulo, Brazil; trains at 011 MMA Team and is listed with Syndicate MMA |
| Years Active | 2019 to present |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
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| Reach | 67 in (170 cm) |
| Weight Class | Bantamweight (women's) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting Style | Judo-based grappling |
Career
| Record | 11 wins, 2 losses, 0 draws (as per latest available listings) |
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| Amateur Debut | 27/04/2019, SFT promotion, won by unanimous decision |
| UFC Debut Period | Competes in the UFC; earlier bouts included a submission win over Mariya Agapova in July 2024 |
| Notable Results | Unanimous decision win over Melissa Croden (13/12/2025) and unanimous decision win over Karol Rosa (20/06/2026) |
| Scheduled Bout | Scheduled to face Yana Santos on 31/10/2026 at UFC Fight Night 292 in Las Vegas; the result was not confirmed in the sources checked |
| Head Coach | Allan Begosso |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nicknamed the "Brazilian Ronda" because of her judo background and fighting style similar to Ronda Rousey, whom she followed as a fan while growing up | |
| 2. Has fought several times at the Meta APEX venue in Las Vegas and has won on each occasion | |
| 3. Moved back to Brazil after her most recent fight in the United States, while still describing Las Vegas as home |
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