Best fights of Taila Santos
Over 13 years as a professional, Taila Santos has compiled a 23-5 (15) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are her top 10 best fights.
1. Taila Santos defeats Liz Carmouche
On August 2, 2024 Taila Santos faced Liz Carmouche in a flyweight bout. Santos was 31 years old with a record of 21-3, and Carmouche was 40 with a record of 22-7. Santos was on a 2-fight winning streak and Carmouche was on a 9-fight winning streak. Santos won via unanimous decision.
2. Taila Santos loses to Valentina Shevchenko via split decision
On June 12, 2022 Taila Santos fought Valentina Shevchenko for the UFC Women's flyweight title. Santos was 28 years old with a record of 19-1, and Shevchenko was 34 with a record of 22-3. Santos was on a 4-fight winning streak and Shevchenko was on a 8-fight winning streak. Santos lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Shevchenko.
3. Taila Santos defeats Gillian Robertson
On December 19, 2020 Taila Santos faced Gillian Robertson in a flyweight bout. Santos was 27 years old with a record of 16-1, and Robertson was 25 with a record of 9-4. Santos was coming off a win and Robertson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Santos won via unanimous decision.
4. Taila Santos defeats Molly McCann
On July 16, 2020 Taila Santos faced Molly McCann in a flyweight bout. Santos was 27 years old with a record of 15-1, and McCann was 30 with a record of 10-2. Santos was coming off a loss, while McCann was on a 3-fight winning streak. Santos won via unanimous decision.
5. Taila Santos KOs Yan Qihui
On May 2, 2026 Taila Santos faced Yan Qihui in a flyweight bout. Santos was 32 years old with a record of 22-4, and Qihui was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santos was coming off a loss. Santos stopped Yan Qihui via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Taila Santos KOs Laisa Coimbra
On August 13, 2016 Taila Santos fought Laisa Coimbra for the vacant Aspera FC bantamweight title. Santos was 23 years old with a record of 13-0, and Coimbra was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santos was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Santos stopped Laisa Coimbra via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
7. Taila Santos loses to Erin Blanchfield via unanimous decision
On August 26, 2023 Taila Santos faced Erin Blanchfield in a flyweight bout. Santos was 30 years old with a record of 19-2, and Blanchfield was 24 with a record of 11-1. Santos was coming off a loss, while Blanchfield was on a 8-fight winning streak. Santos lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Blanchfield.
8. Taila Santos defeats Jena Bishop
On June 13, 2024 Taila Santos faced Jena Bishop in a flyweight bout. Santos was 30 years old with a record of 20-3, and Bishop was 38 with a record of 7-0. Santos was coming off a win and Bishop was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Santos won via split decision.
9. Taila Santos KOs Gisele Pereira
On June 6, 2015 Taila Santos faced Gisele Pereira in a flyweight bout. Santos was 21 years old with a record of 10-0, and Pereira was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santos was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Santos stopped Gisele Pereira via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Taila Santos KOs Wellen Taynara Sobrinho
On May 23, 2015 Taila Santos faced Wellen Taynara Sobrinho in a flyweight bout. Santos was 21 years old with a record of 9-0, and Sobrinho was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santos was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Santos stopped Wellen Taynara Sobrinho via TKO in the 1st round.