MMA divisional rankings: Luana Santos takes control, rises at women's bantamweight
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MMA di: What Happened
ESPN reported on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 in a story involving MMA di, Luana Santos, PFL. Here is how the report opens:
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Key Takeaways
- The story: MMA divisional rankings: Luana Santos takes control, rises at women's bantamweight
- Who’s involved: MMA di, Luana Santos and PFL
- League: UFC & Boxing
- First reported: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 by ESPN
How Other Outlets Are Covering It
The same UFC story, as reported by 0 other outlets:
- Luana Santos wins 4th straight match, defeats Yana SantosESPN Luana Santos earned her fourth straight victory, a unanimous decision over fifth-ranked Yana Santos on Saturday.
Background: Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in the Las Vegas, Nevada, area. It is owned and operated by TKO Group Holdings, itself a majority owned subsidiary of the WME Group. The largest MMA promotion in the world, the UFC has over 578 fighters contracted that fight across 11 weight divisions (eight men's and three women's). The organization produces events worldwide and abides by the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts.
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Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond. ESPN reported the story on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
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