Taila Santos

Women's Flyweight Division

STRIKING

Punch Power S

Punch Speed S

Kick Power S

Kick Speed A

Accuracy A

Strike Defense S

GRAPPLING

Takedowns S

TD Defense A

Sub Defense A

Ground Game S

PHYSICAL & TACTICAL

Stamina S

Chin A

Fight IQ B

Reach 64"

SIGNATURE

▸Lead leg body kick

▸Counter right cross

▸Rear-naked choke from top control

STRENGTHS / WEAKNESSES

+Elite takedown ability paired with high-level top control grappling to smother opponents

−Below average fight IQ leads to slow in-fight adjustments against dynamic, unpredictable opponents

+Well-rounded high-power striking with fast, accurate kicks and punches that pressure most flyweights

−Submission defense gaps leave her vulnerable to opponents who threaten submissions off their back or in transitions

+Strong overall defensive fundamentals and high stamina to maintain consistent output across full fights

−Tends to overcommit on power strikes, leaving openings for opponents to secure takedowns against her

MATCHUPS

BESTOne-dimensional power strikers with weak takedown defense, as she can alternate between winning striking exchanges and securing dominant grappling positions to control the fight entirely

HARDHigh fight IQ elite submission specialists with strong takedown offense, who can force her into defensive grappling exchanges to exploit her submission defense gaps while baiting her into costly ill-advised attacks

Fighter Intel

A TIER COMPLETE FIGHTER DUAL THREAT

Top Attributes

TakedownsPunch PowerPunch Speed

vs Division Average

Striking

Grappling

Defense

Physical

-4

Combat Profile

Taila Santos is a physically imposing flyweight who brings a dangerous mix of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and improving striking. Hailing from Brazil, she utilizes her strength to secure takedowns against the division's best, often looking to smother opponents on the mat. While she challenged for the title against Valentina Shevchenko, her path to victory usually lies in her grinding grappling style and heavy ground strikes. Santos has shown she can survive on the feet, but she is most dangerous when she can impose her size advantage.

Tactical Advantage

Santos exploits opponents who are smaller or lack the defensive wrestling to keep the fight upright against her pressure. She finds success against pure strikers by dragging them into deep waters and wearing them down with her physicality and control time. However, she can be outpointed by highly technical strikers who can defend her takedowns and outwork her on the feet over five rounds. Her strategy relies heavily on closing the distance and forcing scrambles where her power and grappling acumen shine.

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