Taila Santos is a 30-year-old professional fighter from Brazil competing in the women's flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where she is ranked as the No.4 contender in the weight class. She is a former UFC women's flyweight title challenger.
Starting her career in 2013, Santos' professional MMA record is 19 wins and 2 losses.
She made her UFC debut against Mara Romero Borella and lost the bout via a split decision. The fight occurred on February 2, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Assuncao vs. Moraes 2 in Fortaleza, Brazil.
For her last fight, Santos lost to former champion Valentino Schevchenko via a decision on June 12, 2022, in Singapore.
Taila Santos Next Fight - Opponent, Date, Location
Taila Santos is scheduled to face Erin Blanchfield for her next fight at UFC Fight Night: Max Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie on August 26, 2023, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore.
Erin Blanchfield is currently on an eight-fight win streak and the No.3 ranked contender in the division. Hence, it will make way for Santos to have her second shot at the title if she can defeat Blanchfield.
Taila Santos vs. Erin Blanchfield Stats
| Stats | Talia Santos | Erin Blanchfield |
| MMA Record | 19-2-0 | 11-1-0 |
| UFC Ranking (Women's Flyweight) | 4 | 3 |
| Last Fight | Loss | Win |
| Nationality | Brazilian | American |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg) | 125 lb (57 kg) |
| Reach | 68 in | 68 in |
| Leg Reach | 37.5 in | 36 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 50% | 54% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 88% | 63% |
| Takedown Defense | 78% | 77% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 0 | 8 |
| MMA Debut | 2013 | 2018 |
Taila Santos Record
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
| Loss | 19–2 | Valentina Shevchenko | Decision (split) | UFC 275 | June 12, 2022 | 5 | 5:00 | Kallang, Singapore |
| Win | 19–1 | Joanne Wood | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate | November 20, 2021 | 1 | 4:49 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 18–1 | Roxanne Modafferi | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 266 | September 25, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 17–1 | Gillian Robertson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal | December 19, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 16–1 | Molly McCann | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Ige | July 16, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Loss | 15–1 | Mara Romero Borella | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2 | February 2, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Fortaleza, Brazil |
| Win | 15–0 | Estefani Almeida | Decision (unanimous) | Dana White's Contender Series Brazil 2 | August 11, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 14–0 | Laisa Coimbra | KO (punch to the body) | Aspera FC 43 | August 13, 2016 | 1 | 1:27 | Paranaguá, Brazil |
| Win | 13–0 | Bruna Rosso | KO (elbow) | K.O. Combate 2 | November 21, 2015 | 2 | 3:06 | Caçador, Brazil |
| Win | 12–0 | Gisele Moreira | Decision (unanimous) | Aspera FC 23 | August 16, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Joinville, Brazil |
| Win | 11–0 | Gisele Pereira | TKO (head kick) | Aspera FC 20 | June 6, 2015 | 1 | 1:06 | Navegantes, Brazil |
| Win | 10–0 | Wellen Taynara Sobrinho | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Aspera FC 19 | May 23, 2015 | 1 | 5:00 | Lages, Brazil |
| Win | 9–0 | Ana Paula da Silva | TKO (punches) | Noxii Combat 1 | May 17, 2015 | 1 | 2:12 | Joinville, Brazil |
| Win | 8–0 | Juliana Martins | Submission (keylock) | Aspera FC 17 | April 4, 2015 | 1 | 0:48 | Curitibanos, Brazil |
| Win | 7–0 | Daniela Cristina Patricia | TKO (elbows) | Aspera FC 16 | March 29, 2015 | 1 | 0:26 | Joinville, Brazil |
| Win | 6–0 | Gabriela Bueno | Submission | MMA Total Combat 2 | March 21, 2015 | 1 | 1:17 | São Bento do Sul, Brazil |
| Win | 5–0 | Marta Souza | KO (punch) | Aspera FC 15 | February 1, 2015 | 1 | 2:36 | Itapema, Brazil |
| Win | 4–0 | Rachael Cummins | TKO (punches) | XFC International 6 | September 27, 2014 | 1 | 4:28 | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Win | 3–0 | Geisyele Nascimento | KO (head kick) | University of Champions 1 | July 5, 2014 | 1 | 0:30 | Curitiba, Brazil |
| Win | 2–0 | Kessiny Mara | TKO (punches) | Aspera FC 4 | March 1, 2014 | 1 | 2:20 | Itapema, Brazil |
| Win | 1–0 | Josiane Nunes de Lima | Decision (unanimous) | Striker's House Cup 31 | November 23, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Curitiba, Brazil |
*Last updated on August 26, 2023.
FAQs
Taila Santos is scheduled to face Erin Blanchfield for her next fight at UFC Fight Night: Max Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie on August 26, 2023, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore.
Taila Santos’ MMA record stands at 19 wins and 2 losses.
For her last fight, Santos lost to former champion Valentino Schevchenko via a decision on June 12, 2022, in Singapore.
Taila Santos has had six fights in the UFC so far.
