Bia Mesquita climbs to No. 12 in the women's bantamweight Media Rankings following her UFC Vegas 119 victory, while Luana Santos moves up to No. 9 after her own win on the card. In the newly introduced Meta Rankings, Mesquita sits at No. 11 and Santos ranks significantly higher at No. 3.
Following their performances at UFC Vegas 119, two Brazilian fighters have moved up in the women's bantamweight Media Rankings, with both Bia Mesquita and Luana Santos earning notable climbs after picking up victories on the card.
Mesquita, who remains undefeated at 8-0, enters the Media Rankings at No. 12 and sits at No. 11 in the newly introduced Meta Rankings. The 35-year-old orthodox fighter stands five-foot-four with a 67-inch reach and has built her perfect record on an aggressive, high-volume approach. She lands 4.52 significant strikes per minute at a 57 percent accuracy rate, while also averaging 3.57 takedowns and 3.6 submission attempts per 15 minutes — numbers that reflect a well-rounded game capable of finishing fights in multiple ways.
Santos climbs to No. 9 in the Media Rankings and ranks significantly higher at No. 3 in the Meta Rankings, suggesting strong momentum behind the 26-year-old. The orthodox fighter out of 011 MMA Team in Brazil carries an 11-2 record and stands five-foot-six with a 67-inch reach. She averages 2.53 significant strikes per minute at 53 percent accuracy and adds 2.14 takedowns per 15 minutes, rounding out her game with one submission attempt per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Santos at No. 3 in the Meta Rankings places her firmly in title contention conversation at 135 pounds
- Mesquita's unbeaten record and elite output numbers make her a rising threat in a competitive division
- Both fighters occupying top-15 media spots and top-12 meta spots following the same card signals a strong Brazilian presence in women's bantamweight
