Taila Santos is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. She competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Women’s Flyweight division. As of writing, she is #1 in the UFC women’s flyweight rankings. Her estimated net worth is $500,000. You can follow Taila Santos’ net worth, salary, earnings, career, MMA record, husband, and more here.
About Taila Santos
Taila Santos was born on June 22, 1993, in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil. Her father was a coach of Muay Thai. She started training in the sport at the age of 16. Later she trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. She is a Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
MMA Career
The 29-year-old Brazilian has an impressive professional MMA career. She made her pro debut in November 2013.
She went 14-0 and beat Laisa Coimbra in August 2016 to win the vacant Aspera FC Bantamweight Championship. After that, she returned to the flyweight category and won Dana White’s Contender Series Brazil 2 in August 2018, to improve her record to 15-0.
Taila Santos made her UFC debut in February 2019 but lost the fight against Mara Romero Borella. It was the first defeat of her career.
As of writing, Taila Santos has a 19-2 MMA record, with 10 KOs.
Santos lost her most recent bout against Valentina Shevchenko, in UFC 275, via split decision. It was for the UFC women’s flyweight championship.
The Brazilian flyweight is scheduled to face Erin Blanchfield on February 18, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 219 main event.
Taila Santos’ Net Worth, Salary, and Earnings
In 2023, UFC women’s flyweight Taila Santos’ estimated net worth is $500,000. Her prime sources of earnings are her fight purse and pay-per-view bonus. Moreover, she earns a huge portion from sponsorship deals.
According to several reports, Santos earned an estimated $120,000 for her flyweight title bout against the defending champion Shevchenko. It was the Brazilian’s highest payday, which included show money and pay-per-view revenue.
She reportedly earned $98,500 for her fight against Joanne Wood, in UFC Fight Night in November 2021.
Salary
Santos’ salary is not publicly disclosed, as fighters’ pay is not always made public. A player’s earnings depend on several factors, including the fighter’s contract, the event, the opponent, and the performance. Moreover, a fighter can earn sponsorships and bonuses.
The base pay for UFC fighters starts at $10,000 and can go up to $500,000 or more for the top fighters.
Personal Details
| Full Name | Taila Santos |
| Date of Birth | June 22, 1993 |
| Birth Place | Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Age | 29 |
| Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg) |
| Division | Flyweight |
| Reach | 68 in |
| Promotion | UFC |
| MMA Record | 19-2, 10 KOs |
| Net Worth | $500,000 |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Spouse | Pedro Saude |
| @tailasantos.ufc |
Husband
UFC women’s flyweight star Taila Santos is a married lady. Her husband is Pedro Saude. Pedro is a Brazilian fitness instructor. The couple has been together for more than 7 years. They are blessed with a daughter.
Age
Born on June 22, 1993, she is 29 years old.
Height and Weight
She is 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall and 125 lb. She competes in the UFC women’s flyweight division.
MMA Record
| Total Fights | 21 |
| Wins | 19 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Lost | 2 |
| Win by KO | 10 |
FAQs
What is Taila Santos’ Net Worth in 2023?
In 2023, her estimated net worth is $500,000.
Where is she from?
She is from Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil.
