Yana Santos vs. Chelsea Chandler: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Two fighters who arrived in the UFC via the Invicta route clash in a bantamweight bout in the main card of UFC on ESPN 61 this weekend at the Apex. Russia’s Yana would be fighting to save her UFC career when she collides with American Chelsea Chandler, a relative newcomer to the UFC fighting for the third time in the promotion. The Russian has lost her last three bouts but still clocks in as the oddsmakers' favorite.

MMA: UFC Women’s Bantamweight

Where to Watch: ESPN2/ESPN+

Venue: UFC Apex, Las Vegas

Date: 11.08.2024 03:00

Fighting out of Saint Petersburg, Russia’s Yana Santos is a deadly striker due to her Taekwondo and Muay Thai background. The 34-year-old joined the UFC in 2018 after claiming the Invicta FC bantamweight gold the previous year. Yana Santos fought for the UFC featherweight crown in her debut but lost to Cris Cyborg. The American Top Team member has competed in both bantamweight and featherweight during her time in the UFC. She is currently on a 0-3 skid, losing consecutively to Kerol Rosa, Holly Holm, and Irene Aldana. With seven knockouts from fourteen victories, Santos can put away her opponent at any time. Her resume includes wins over Ketlen Vieira and Julija Stoliarenko.

• Age: 34
• Height: 5’8”
• Weight: 135lbs (61kg)
• Reach: 68.5”
• Record: 14-8-1 (NC)

Now number fourteen in the UFC women’s bantamweight rankings, American Chelsea Chandler made her promotional debut in late 2022 with a TKO of Julija Stoliarenko to win a performance of the night bonus. She lost her sophomore bout last year and rebounded with a decision over Josiane Nunes last March. The 30-year-old trained in Muay Thai in her early years and made her professional MMA debut in 2018.

• Age: 30
• Height: 5’8’’
• Reach: 68”
• Weight: 135lbs (61kg)
• Record: 6-2

Yana Santos is a 1.788 favorite on 1xBet. Betway prices the underdog at 2.05 odds. On Bet365, total rounds under 2.5 is available at 3.40 odds. Read more here.