Taila Santos made a victorious debut in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) against Ilara Joanne, securing a win through a submission via rear-naked choke in Round 1 at 3:57. This quick victory, referred to as a 'Quick 6' finish, places Santos alongside Jena Bishop at the top of the Women's Flyweight standings. Despite being regarded as one of the top five fighters in the PFL, Santos was placed on the undercard for the first event of the 2024 season, a decision that has drawn commentary. Her debut was part of the PFL Regular Season and was broadcast live.
Quick 6️⃣ for Taila Santos in her PFL debut after a 1st round rear naked choke! Taila Santos now joins Jena Bishop at the top of the Women's Flyweight standings! #PFLRegularSeason https://t.co/36mBe3ifav
#PFLRegularSeason results: Taila Santos def. Ilara Joanne via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:57 Full coverage: https://t.co/ITZzjHXmuJ https://t.co/4JPTvxAIkf
Taila Santos is victorious in her PFL debut https://t.co/RoeloHTus4
THIS IS OVER! Taila Santos gets the Quick 6️⃣FINISH! #PFLRegularSeason LIVE NOW 🇺🇸ESPN+ 🌎 https://t.co/jPNvomCxHI https://t.co/NRbDSeXuMq
Taila Santos’ PFL debut is next #PFLRegularSeason
Former UFC title challenger Talia Santos makes her PFL debut against Ilara Joanne next! #PFLRegularSeason
Taila Santos is undeniably one of the five best fighters in the PFL and they've buried her on the undercard of their first event of the 2024 season. That's a choice.
The PFL Debut for Taila Santos up NEXT! Taila Santos vs. Ilara Joanne in a Women's Flyweight Reg Season bout! #PFLRegularSeason LIVE NOW 🇺🇸ESPN+ 🌎 https://t.co/jPNvomCxHI https://t.co/Y6eUjQUnk4