Looking to build on a win in her promotional debut last time out, Luana Santos was paired up with Stephanie Egger at UFC Vegas 83.
Egger was 3-3 through her first six fights in the promotion, and looking to get back in the win column after a loss to Irina Alekseeva.
Santos took some big swings early, but later in the opening round opted to fall back on her grappling, tying Egger up along the fence. Egger and Santos fired knees and Santos added in some stomps. Santos came away from the round seemingly out to a comfortable lead.
Stephanie Egger tried to get her offense going in round two, but again wound up pushed up against the fence, with Santos in the driver’s seat. From there, a throw got the fight down, with Santos in side control. Egger quickly scrambled free, back to her feet, but was again pinned up against the fence. Her biggest moment came in the final minute, getting her hands going, to the delight of the crowd, but Santos tied things up once more.
Launa Santos landed another throw early in round three, landing in side control — but Egger soon threatened to take the back, and used that threat to scramble to her feet. This time, when Santos went to work along the fence, Egger stalled her enough for the ref to come in and restart the action. Back on the feet, however, it was Santos controlling most of the action, with her cage work and grappling giving her the edge.
Official Result: Luana Santos def. Stephanie Egger by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
