Luana Santos earned a dominant unanimous decision win over Karol Rosa at UFC Fight Night
In a women’s bantamweight prelim on the UFC Fight Night card, Luana Santos defeated veteran Karol Rosa by unanimous decision after three rounds. Santos improved to 11-2 while Rosa dropped to 19-8. The fight highlighted a clear difference in efficiency and fight IQ.
Santos stayed composed, landed the cleaner shots, and used timely takedowns to control the pace. Rosa brought volume but struggled to turn her aggression into meaningful damage.
How Santos Secured the Victory
Luana Santos fought with remarkable efficiency. She landed 110 of 120 total strikes at an outstanding 91.7% accuracy. Her significant striking was even more impressive — 9 of 11 attempts found their mark for 81.8% accuracy. She also scored 2 takedowns out of 10 attempts, which helped her dictate where the fight took place.
Karol Rosa was the busier fighter on paper, landing 126 total strikes. However, her significant strike accuracy was poor at just 26.9% (7 of 26). She attempted zero takedowns and never threatened with submissions. No knockdowns occurred from either side.
The stats tell the story of a fighter who was selective and effective (Santos) versus one who threw more but landed with less impact (Rosa). Santos’ ability to mix striking with grappling gave her the clear edge.
Key Fight Statistics Luana Santos vs Karol Rosa
| Category | Karol Rosa | Luana Santos |
|---|---|---|
| Knockdowns | 0 | 0 |
| Total Strikes | 126/147 (85.7%) | 110/120 (91.7%) |
| Significant Strikes | 7/26 (26.9%) | 9/11 (81.8%) |
| Takedowns | 0/0 | 2/10 (20.0%) |
| Submission Attempts | 0 | 0 |
What This Win Means for Luana Santos
This performance is a big step forward for Luana Santos. At 11-2 she continues to show she belongs in the UFC’s women’s bantamweight division. Her combination of sharp, accurate striking and functional wrestling makes her a difficult matchup for many in the division. With this win she should climb the rankings and will likely face stiffer competition in her next few fights.
Karol Rosa Looks to Bounce Back
Karol Rosa entered with more experience but couldn’t find her rhythm. She pressed forward and threw a high volume of strikes, yet most of her power shots missed. The lack of takedown attempts limited her ability to mix up her attack. Rosa remains a tough veteran at 19-8 and will surely use this loss as motivation to return stronger.
Final Thoughts on the Fight
This was a classic case of quality beating quantity. Santos’ precision and control time were the deciding factors in a fight that went the full 15 minutes. Both women showed heart, but Santos was the more effective fighter from start to finish.
The women’s bantamweight division continues to deliver exciting matchups, and Luana Santos just added another impressive win to her resume on this UFC Fight Night card.
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