Former Ultimate Fighting Championship title challenger Taila Santos made believers out of many when she lost a controversial split decision to Valentina Shevchenko in 2022. However, a second consecutive loss resulted in her departure from the promotion and led the Brazilian to sign with the Professional Fighters League as a free agent. The partnership has paid off for both sides.
Although she left the UFC on a sour note, Santos only has three losses in her 24-fight career. She will take on fellow veteran Liz Carmouche in the women’s flyweight semifinals at PFL 7 this Friday at the Nashville, Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.