Vera vs Sandhagen: Who will Holly Holm fight at UFC Fight Night San Antonio?

Vera vs Sandhagen: Significant events are still on the UFC schedule, apparently every weekend. After a historic London event, the UFC is back in front of a live audience for a “Fight Night” program in San Antonio, Texas, United States. As the co-main event of UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Sandhagen, Holly Holm will make her UFC debut after a long absence when she takes on Yana Santos. Marlon Vera and Cory Sandhagen, two of the top bantamweight contenders, will square off in the main event to improve their chances of winning the title. Follow the latest UFC News: Marlon Vera vs Cory Sandhagen Updates with InsideSport.IN

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UFC Fight Night: Vera vs Sandhagen: About the co-main event

Holly Holm and Yana Santos are in for a significant battle in this match. The two women have been less active in recent years. In May 2022, Holly Holm competed for the first time since 2020 and lost against Ketlen Vieira by a split decision. On the other side, Yana Santos had yet to fight since Irene Aldana was defeated through TKO in the first round during the summer of 2021.

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About Holly Holm

Vera vs Sandhagen: UFC News: Who will Holly Holm fight at UFC Fight Night San Antonio?-Yana Santos. Check more updates on Marlon Vera vs Cory Sandhagen

Holly Holm is, without a doubt, a UFC legend and a trailblazer for women’s combat sports. She had nothing left to prove at 41 after her epic championship run in mixed martial arts and her professional boxing career.

She has eight knockout victories in her 14-6 MMA career. Nonetheless, Holm hasn’t triumphed inside the confines since 2017. Holm averages 3.24 strikes landed per minute while only taking in 2.86 from her southpaw stance.

About Yana Santos

Having recently given birth to her first child with former UFC fighter Thiago Santos, Yana Santos is returning to competition after a lengthy absence. The martial artist, born in Russia, has an equal 14-6 record with eight finishes (seven KO, one SUB).

Santos averages 4.28 significant strikes landed per minute while only absorbing 2.94, more than Holm. In the octagon, she averages 1.53 takedowns every 15 minutes, which adds to her solid and striking stats.

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