Taila Santos admits she would possibly’ve underestimated her opponent this previous Thursday at 2024 PFL 4.
The previous UFC title challenger fought and defeated Jena Bishop by cut up choice. Santos (21-3) had loads of success within the first two rounds, however then was pushed within the grappling division by Bishop within the third. Though victorious and off to the playoffs, Santos didn’t count on to have that a lot issue with Bishop.
“Possibly I wasn’t contemplating her that top degree earlier than combating her, however now feeling it and combating her and understanding what she’s about, she’s among the finest on the market,” Santos advised MMA Junkie and different reporters post-fight at 2024 PFL 4. “One of the best? We don’t know as a result of there are some ladies I haven’t fought, however for certain she’s up there.
“There’s Liz (Carmouche), Dakota (Ditcheva), who’s being pushed actually onerous by the PFL. We nonetheless don’t understand how good she is, however comparable with Jena. I wasn’t anticipating her to be nearly as good as she was.”
That is Santos’ first season with the PFL and her second bout with the promotion since leaving the UFC, surprisingly. The Brazilian is completely happy along with her choice to half methods with the UFC.
“I don’t suppose there’s a lot of a change in addition to my psychological well-being as a result of right here I really feel much more snug in comparison with the place I used to be earlier than, and the schedule helps quite a bit,” Santos mentioned. “Simply figuring out if you’re combating there’s much more stability than the place I used to be earlier than and that makes a world of distinction, simply figuring out the place you’re going.”
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