Finishing the Fight: UFC Vegas 17

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 18: (L-R) Opponents Gillian Robertson of Canada and Taila Santos of Brazil face off during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at UFC APEX on December 18, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Taila Santos (16-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC)

Total Number of Pro MMA Finishes: 12

Via KO/TKO:  10

Via Submission: 2

Total Number of UFC Finishes: 0

Via KO/TKO: 0

Via Submission: 0

Taila Santos is a fighter that has been with the UFC close to two years, that thanks to multiple fight cancellations, has only graced the octagon two time.

Santos won a contract on the Contender Series in 2018 with her unanimous decision win over Estefani Almedia.

Santos hasn’t had a finish since before she was on the Contender Series, but her nine first round KO/TKO finishes are still impressive nonetheless. Taila can be absolutely lethal with her striking and has finished four of her opponents inside of 87 seconds while as a pro in MMA. Taila’s has good striking and lots of weapons to look out for, as she has multiple head kick finishes, but is also well versed with her fists.