Women's FlyweightACTIVE
Taila Santos
19-3
Age
30
Height
5'6"
Weight
1332 lbs
Reach
68"
Avg Fight Time
14:59
Gym
—
Wins By
10 KO · 3 Sub · 6 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 3
Last 5
LWLWW
Finish Rate
68%
Bonuses
—
Style
Muay Thai
Location
Jaragua do Sul, Brazil
Fight History
LOSS
MR
vs Mara Romero Borella
UFC Fight Night: Assuncao vs. Moraes 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
JW
vs Joanne Wood
UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 4:49
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 4:49
LOSS
EB
vs Erin Blanchfield
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
GR
vs Gillian Robertson
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MM
vs Molly McCann
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Ige· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
VS
vs Valentina Shevchenko
UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Prochazka· 2022-06-11
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
RM
vs Roxanne Modafferi
UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega· 2021-09-25
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Flashy Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.4/min
Grappling
2.00 TD
Defense
58%
⚖️Taila adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 48% striking and 76% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
19 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Elbows
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
68%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
68%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Counters
53%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
47%
⭐Other
Armbars
37%
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
26%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
4× detected
Clinch → Takedown
4× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Elbows (68%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (136%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 273% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: TD Acc% (76%) and Strike Def% (58%).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (58%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 86% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (137% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
48%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
58%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
41% acc68%
Clinch
82% acc14%
Ground
75% acc18%
Striking Differential+0.75/min
3.39 landed/min2.64 absorbed/min
3.39
Landed/Min
2.64
Absorbed/Min
0.38
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed406
Sig. Strikes Attempted845
Key Insights
Taila is a distance-first striker, with 74% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (28%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 18% from ground at 75% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
High pace fighter: 5.5 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
76%
Elite
0%100%
TD Defense
86%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
5%
Landed
1
Defended
20
Total
21
2.00
TD / 15min
1.13
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
21
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Submission Timing
9 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
67%
R2
22%
R3
11%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.00/15min.
Elite TD defense (86%).
Active submission threat (1.13/15min).
High TD accuracy (76%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
0
0.00
Ratio
Absorbed
316
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
36.5
High
Strikes/Min
5.5
Standing %
60%
R3 vs R1 Output
137%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.00x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (36.5) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 137% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 7 fights
R1 Control
1:55
R2 Control
2:34
R3 Control
2:00
R1 to Final
+15%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+9.7pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+9.7pp
Body
-14.6pp
Leg
+4.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+1.1pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
14.5
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
19.5
sig strikes / round
Output Change
134%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Championship Ready
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights