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Piera Rodriguez says lessons from Carnelossi loss helped at UFC Vegas 123

UFC women’s bantamweight contender Luana Santos extended her dominance at UFC Vegas 123 with a fourth consecutive victory, securing a unanimous decision over Yana Santos. The Brazilian fighter, who moved up to 135 lbs last year, now stands at a perfect 4-0 record in her new weight class, showcasing her ability to adapt and thrive in a more competitive division.

Meanwhile, Yana Santos expressed frustration following the close but decisive loss, highlighting the physical toll of being taken down and held for the final two rounds of the bout.

Elsewhere on the card, Julian Erosa delivered a memorable retirement highlight with a knockout finish against JeongYeong Lee, earning a $100,000 bonus for his performance. The event also saw controversy in the main card, where referee Dan Miragliotta faced criticism for a standing call in the Tom Nolan-Renato Moicano fight, sparking debate among fighters and analysts alike.

Moicano, who lost by TKO, declined to pursue a review but openly questioned the officiating decision, adding to the post-fight fallout.

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