Taila Santos vs Yan Qihui Prediction

ATS PREDICTION

Taila Santos Win

Predicted: Taila Santos by TKO in Round 2

⚡85%

Taila Santos enters this bout as a highly experienced and credentialed fighter, having challenged for the UFC Women's Flyweight Championship and holding a #3 ranking in the PFL women's flyweight division as of January 2026. Her fighting style, rooted in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, emphasizes aggressive striking, strong clinch work, and effective takedowns. Santos demonstrated her capabilities in the 2024 PFL season, securing a submission victory and two decision wins before falling to Dakota Ditcheva in the tournament final. While she did serve a six-month USADA suspension that ended in September 2025, she has had ample time to prepare for this fight. Yan Qihui, despite a respectable professional record of 25-5-0, has shown vulnerabilities against higher-level competition, with losses in her UFC/Dana White's Contender Series appearances. Santos also holds a physical advantage in height and reach. Considering Santos's superior experience, striking prowess, and grappling ability against an opponent who is an 'organizational newcomer' to the PFL, Santos is expected to control the fight and likely secure a stoppage victory.

SPREAD PREDICTION

Taila Santos -1.5 Rounds (-1.5)

75%

Given Taila Santos's significant experience and higher level of competition, coupled with her balanced finishing record (10 KOs, 4 submissions in 22 wins), she is expected to dominate this fight. Yan Qihui has suffered TKO and submission losses in her career, indicating susceptibility to stoppages. While Santos has also gone to decision in some of her PFL fights, her overall skill set and the perceived gap in competition suggest she will be looking for a decisive finish. Picking Santos to win within the first two rounds (equivalent to -1.5 rounds in a 3-round fight) reflects her ability to overwhelm opponents and Yan's past stoppages against strong competition.

TOTAL PREDICTION

Under 2.5

70%

This pick aligns with the expectation of Taila Santos securing a finish. Santos has a strong track record of stoppages, with 14 of her 22 wins coming by either knockout or submission. Yan Qihui has been finished in her career by both TKO and submission. While Yan has a good overall record, her step up in competition against Santos, a former UFC title challenger, is likely to expose her to more significant damage. Therefore, it is reasonable to anticipate that the fight will not go the full three rounds, making the 'under 2.5 rounds' a favorable pick.

💰 Sharp Money

Sharp money is expected to be on Taila Santos, particularly if the moneyline offers any value, or on prop bets favoring a finish for Santos (e.g., TKO/KO or Submission, or Under 2.5 rounds). Line movement: Given the current lack of odds, it's anticipated that once lines open, Taila Santos will be a substantial favorite. Any significant movement towards Yan Qihui would be unexpected and potentially indicate unforeseen circumstances or information not publicly available.