Coverage begins for the highly anticipated bantamweight clash between Miesha Tate and Yana Santos. This featured fight is part of the UFC Fight Night event taking place this Saturday at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Former champion Miesha Tate makes her return to action after approximately 17 months away from the octagon. Her most recent performance saw “Cupcake” secure a victory over Julia Avila at UFC Austin in December 2023. This win was significant, being her second since coming out of a five-year retirement that spanned from November 2016 to November 2021. Her initial comeback fight was a victory against Marion Reneau. This upcoming bout marks Tate`s 14th appearance inside the UFC cage.
Yana Santos, currently holding the No. 12 spot in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings, is set for her first fight of 2025. The 35-year-old competitor recently ended a challenging streak by earning her first win in nearly four years, securing a decision victory against Chelsea Chandler in August 2024. Prior to that crucial win, “Foxy” had faced defeats from notable opponents including Holly Holm, Irene Aldana, and Karol Rosa.
