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Taila Santos

23-5-0PFL #3Women's Flyweight★ 1bonusBrazilBrazilLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Sabrinna de Sousa · Decision · Aug 22, 2026

23-5-0 · 15 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Sabrinna de SousaDEC · R3 5:00
PFLPFL Tampa: Cyborg vs Vieira·August 22, 2026

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CAREER SUMMARY

Taila Santos holds a professional MMA record of 23-5-0. Santos has won 23 fights: 11 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Santos lands 3.01 significant strikes per minute with 46% accuracy and averages 2.15 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: August 22, 2026. Tracked organizations: PFL, UFC.

Profile

Height
5'6"168 cm
Weight
125 lbs57 kg
Reach
68"173 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Jun 22, 1993
Age
33
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Sabrinna de Sousa
    PFL Tampa: Cyborg vs Vieira· Aug 22, 2026· Women's Flyweight· 23-5 vs 7-0
    DEC
    R3 · 5:00
  2. WIN
    vs Qihui Yan
    PFL Sioux Falls: Storley vs Zendeli· May 2, 2026· Women's Flyweight· 23-4 vs 25-6
    TKO
    R1 · 2:02
  3. LOSS
    vs Dakota DitchevaTitle bout
    PFL 2024 Championships· Nov 29, 2024· Women's Flyweight· 22-4 vs 14-0
    TKO
    R2 · 4:41
  4. WIN
    vs Liz Carmouche
    PFL 7: 2024 Playoffs· Aug 2, 2024· Women's Flyweight· 22-3 vs 22-8
    DEC
    R3 · 5:00
  5. WIN
    vs Jena Bishop
    PFL 4: 2024 Regular Season· Jun 13, 2024· Women's Flyweight· 21-3 vs 7-1
    DEC
    R3 · 5:00
  6. WIN
    vs Ilara Joanne
    PFL 1: 2024 Regular Season· Apr 4, 2024· Women's Flyweight· 20-3 vs 11-9
    SUB
    R1 · 3:57
  7. LOSS
    vs Erin Blanchfield
    UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs The Korean Zombie· Aug 26, 2023· Women's Flyweight· 19-3 vs 12-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. LOSS
    vs Valentina ShevchenkoTitle bout
    UFC 275: Teixeira vs Prochazka· Jun 12, 2022· Women's Flyweight· 19-2 vs 23-3
    SD
    R5 · 5:00
  9. WIN
    vs Joanne Wood
    UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs Tate· Nov 20, 2021· Women's Flyweight· 19-1 vs 15-7
    SUB
    R1 · 4:49
    POTN
  10. WIN
    vs Roxanne Modafferi
    UFC 266: Volkanovski vs Ortega· Sep 25, 2021· Women's Flyweight· 18-1 vs 22-18
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  11. WIN
    vs Gillian Robertson
    UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Neal· Dec 19, 2020· Women's Flyweight· 17-1 vs 9-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. WIN
    vs Molly McCann
    UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Ige· Jul 16, 2020· Women's Flyweight· 16-1 vs 10-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  13. LOSS
    vs Mara Romero Borella
    UFC Fight Night· Feb 2, 2019· Women's Flyweight· 15-1 vs 11-5
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  14. WIN
    vs Estefani Almeida
    UFC · DWCS Brazil 1.2· Aug 11, 2018· Women's Flyweight· 15-0 vs 7-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  15. WIN
    vs Laisa Coimbra
    Aspera FC 43· Aug 13, 2016· Bantamweight· 14-0 vs 0-2
    TKO
    R1 · 1:27
  16. WIN
    vs Bruna Rosso
    KO Combate· Nov 21, 2015· 13-0 vs 0-2
    TKO
    R2 · 3:06
  17. WIN
    vs Gisele Moreira
    Aspera FC 23· Aug 16, 2015· Bantamweight· 12-0 vs 3-2
    UD
  18. WIN
    vs Gisele Pereira
    Aspera FC 20· Jun 6, 2015· Bantamweight· 11-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:06
  19. WIN
    vs Wellen Taynara
    Aspera FC 19· May 23, 2015· Flyweight· 10-0 vs 0-2
    TKO
    R1 · 5:00
  20. WIN
    vs Ana Paula
    Noxii Combat 1· May 17, 2015· Bantamweight· 9-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:12
  21. WIN
    vs Juliana Martins
    Aspera FC 17· Apr 4, 2015· Bantamweight· 8-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 0:48
  22. WIN
    vs Daniela Cristina
    Aspera FC 16· Mar 29, 2015· Bantamweight· 7-0 vs 0-2
    TKO
    R1 · 0:26
  23. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    · Mar 21, 2015· 6-0
    SUB
    R1 · 1:17
  24. WIN
    vs Marta Souza
    Aspera FC 15· Feb 1, 2015· Bantamweight· 5-0 vs 1-4-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:36
  25. WIN
    vs Rachael Cummins
    XFC International 6· Sep 27, 2014· Flyweight· 4-0 vs 2-2
    TKO
    R1 · 4:28
  26. WIN
    vs Geisyele Nascimento
    UOC 1· Jul 5, 2014· Bantamweight· 3-0 vs 0-2
    TKO
    R2 · 0:30
  27. WIN
    vs Kessiny Mara
    Aspera N1· Mar 1, 2014· 2-0 vs 0-2
    TKO
    R1 · 2:20
  28. WIN
    vs Josiane Nunes
    Copa Striker's House· Nov 23, 2013· 1-0 vs 1-1
    DEC

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Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

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Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Women's Flyweight roster (79 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power94
Kick power94
Punch speed75
Kick speed94
Accuracy65
Takedowns93
Ground striking93
Submissions94
Chin86
Body strength67
Cardio76

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 23-5-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.20per min
45% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.04per min
55% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.83per 15 min
65% success
Takedowns stuffed78%
Submission attempts1.1per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 4-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.01per min
46% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.57per min
57% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.15per 15 min
75% success
Takedowns stuffed85%
Submission attempts1.3per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Taila Santos sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Taila Santos has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ Performance of the Night ×1
  1. ★ POTNvs Joanne Wood · UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs TateNov 20, 2021

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

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Official UFC Ranking

Taila Santos's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#1 Women's Flyweight
First ranked
Dec 21, 2020
Times ranked
120

Women's Pound-for-Pound

#1#5#10#152023Jun 13, 2022 · #14Aug 22, 2022 · #12Oct 3, 2022 · #13Oct 24, 2022 · #12Nov 8, 2022 · #11Nov 14, 2022 · #12Jan 17, 2023 · #10Jan 24, 2023 · #9Feb 7, 2023 · #8Feb 20, 2023 · #10Mar 7, 2023 · #12May 9, 2023 · #13Jun 20, 2023 · #10Jul 18, 2023 · #11Oct 24, 2023 · #11#11

Women's Flyweight

#1#5#10#15202120222023Dec 21, 2020 · #13Mar 1, 2021 · #14Mar 8, 2021 · #13May 17, 2021 · #12Sep 27, 2021 · #9Nov 15, 2021 · #10Nov 23, 2021 · #5Mar 29, 2022 · #4Jun 13, 2022 · #2Feb 7, 2023 · #1Feb 27, 2023 · #2Mar 7, 2023 · #3Jul 25, 2023 · #4Oct 24, 2023 · #4#4

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Official PFL Ranking

Taila Santos's standing in the official PFL rankings.

Current
#3 Women's Flyweight
Peak
#3 Women's Flyweight
First ranked
Apr 15, 2026
Times ranked
8

Women's Flyweight

#1#5#10#15Apr 15, 2026 · #3Oct 27, 2026 · #3#3

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1706▼12
Peak
1750Aug 2, 2024
Rated fights
27
15001600170020142017202020232026Nov 23, 2013 · 1532Mar 1, 2014 · 1564Jul 5, 2014 · 1594Sep 27, 2014 · 1636Feb 1, 2015 · 1656Mar 29, 2015 · 1677Apr 4, 2015 · 1689May 17, 2015 · 1702May 23, 2015 · 1711Jun 6, 2015 · 1722Aug 16, 2015 · 1732Nov 21, 2015 · 1741Aug 13, 2016 · 1749Aug 11, 2018 · 1699Feb 3, 2019 · 1685Jul 16, 2020 · 1686Dec 20, 2020 · 1712Sep 26, 2021 · 1731Nov 20, 2021 · 1747Jun 12, 2022 · 1741Aug 26, 2023 · 1719Apr 4, 2024 · 1728Jun 13, 2024 · 1738Aug 2, 2024 · 1750Nov 29, 2024 · 1736May 2, 2026 · 1718Aug 22, 2026 · 17061706

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Frequently asked questions

When does Taila Santos fight next?

Taila Santos has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Taila Santos's record?

Taila Santos's professional MMA record is 23-5-0.

Who is Taila Santos fighting next?

Taila Santos's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Taila Santos fight last?

Taila Santos most recently fought Sabrinna de Sousa at PFL Tampa: Cyborg vs Vieira on Saturday, August 22, 2026, LOSS (Decision).

What weight class does Taila Santos fight in?

Taila Santos fights at Women's Flyweight.

How many knockouts does Taila Santos have?

Taila Santos has 11 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Taila Santos won?

Taila Santos has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Taila Santos?

Taila Santos is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Taila Santos weigh?

Taila Santos weighs 125 lbs (57 kg).

What is Taila Santos's reach?

Taila Santos has a reach of 68" (173 cm).

How old is Taila Santos?

Taila Santos is 33 years old (born Jun 22, 1993).

Where is Taila Santos from?

Taila Santos is from Brazil.

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