Welcome to the live blog covering the featured bantamweight clash between Miesha Tate and Yana Santos at UFC Fight Night in Des Moines, taking place at Wells Fargo Arena.
Miesha Tate is making her return after a 17-month break. Her last fight was a win against Julia Avila at UFC Austin in December 2023, where the former champion secured a stoppage. This victory marked her first since ending a five-year retirement (November 2016 to November 2021), which began with a win over Marion Reneau. This upcoming fight will be Tate`s 14th appearance in the Octagon.
Yana Santos, currently ranked No. 12 in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings, is competing for the first time in 2025. Her last fight in August 2024 saw the 35-year-old snap a losing streak with a decision win over Chelsea Chandler, her first victory in almost four years. Before this win, Santos had faced losses against notable opponents like Holly Holm, Irene Aldana, and Karol Rosa.
Follow the live updates for the Miesha Tate vs. Yana Santos fight below.
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