russian wife Yana Santos (before marriage – Kunitskaya) explained the words about her intention to become an American citizen in the near future.
Kunitskaya (14 wins, 6 losses in MMA) made her mixed martial arts debut in 2009 and did not compete from 2012 to 2016. After her return, the athlete signed a contract with the UFC and spent seven fights in the American promotion (4 wins, 3 losses). In 2022, Kunitskaya and Brazilian UFC fighter Thiago Santos had a daughter, Alisa Santos. After the wedding, the athlete took her husband’s surname.
– Alice has the opportunity to obtain three nationalities, but so far they have only been able to obtain an American. There are some problems with the documents, and we can’t do Russian or Brazilian. I live here (in Florida) myself and of course it would be easier to get a US passport. We received the green card very easily, and now we have to wait for the required period to pass and we can apply for citizenship. There is quite a long waiting time. I have a green card for a year, I have to wait another two and a half years, and I can apply. I think the whole thing will take about five years. It’s just Thiago and I are planning to live in the United States, he’s not planning to go back to Brazil, we love everything here,” Santos told .
Santos will face former UFC champion Holly Holm (14 wins, 6 losses) in the 61.2 kg weight category at UFC on ESPN 43 on March 25 in San Antonio.
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