Yana Santos is a Russian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the women’s bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Yana Santos Biography
| Full Name | Yan Kunitskaya |
| Nickname | Yana Santos |
| Profession | Mixed martial artist |
| Date of Birth | 11 November 1989 |
| Age | 36 years old (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Murmansk, Russian SFSR |
| Nationality | Russia |
| Hometown | Murmansk, Russian SFSR |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Ethnicity | Russian |
| Religion | Russian orthodox Christianity |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Update soon |
| College | Lesgaft National State University |
| Education Qualification | Not publicly known |
Yana Santos Age
Yana Santos was born on 11 November 1989 in Murmansk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union. She is 36 years old as of 2025, and her zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Yana Santos Husband
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Thiago Santos |
| Spouse/Husband | Thiago Santos |
| Children | Son – one (previous relationship) Daughter – N/A |
Yana Santos Family
| Father’s Name | Joseph Kunitskaya |
| Mother’s Name | Olga Kunitskaya |
| Brother’s Name | Not known |
| Sister’s Name | Victoria (younger) |
Career
| Debut | She involved in martial arts in her childhood |
| Other names | Foxy |
| Division | Featherweight Bantamweight |
| Style | Taekwondo, Muay Thai, ARB, Gaidojutsu |
| Rank | Black Belt in Taekwondo |
| Current ranking | #10 (as of August 2025) |
Yana Santos Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 168 cm In meters – 1.68 m In feet & inches – 5’6” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 61 kg In pounds – 135 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
Yana Santos Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $1 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) | Update soon |
| Income Source | Salary, prize money, endorsement, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Yana Santos
- Yana Santos was born and raised by Olga and Joseph Kunitskaya in Murmansk, northwestern Russia.
- Her mother was a professional gymnast, and her father was a pro skier, and she has a younger sister named Victoria.
- In her early childhood, she was involved in martial arts, starting with taekwondo in preschool.
- She won numerous tournaments against girls and boys, with many of her fights ending in knockouts.
- Yana Santos began competing in hand-to-hand combat at the age of 12.
- She started practicing mixed martial arts at the age of 18.
- At 16, she went to St. Petersburg and entered the Lesgaft National State University Boxing team.
- Yana made her professional MMA debut on 23 May 2009, at a K-1 World Grand Prix event in Poland.
- On August 9, 2012, Santos announced that she was pregnant with her first child.
- In August 2013, she announced the end of her sports career and transition to coaching.
- On 25 March 2023, she faced former UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Holly Holm and lost the fight.
- Yana Santos is married to former UFC and current Professional Fighters League fighter Thiago Santos.
- At UFC on ESPN 61, Yana Santos faced Chelsea Chandler on 10 August 2024.
- At the Ultimate Fighting Championship 320, she faced Macy Chiasson.
FAQ:
How old is Yana Santos?
36 years old (As as of 2025)
Who is Yana Santos’s husband?
Yana Santos’s husband is Thiago Santos.
What is Yana Santos’s net worth?
As of 2025, Yana Santos’s estimated net worth is $1 million.
What weight class is Yana Santos in?
Yana Santos competes in the Bantamweight division.