Taila Santos Gets New Opponent for PFL Debut
Kosport Magazine – One-time UFC title challenger Taila Santos will be facing a new opponent for her Professional Fighters League (PFL) debut. The promotion announced on Tuesday that Bellator veteran Denise Kielholtz had to withdraw from the fight, and Santos will now be facing another Bellator veteran, Ilara Joanne, in her opening regular season matchup at PFL San Antonio on April 4.
The event will feature the heavyweight and women’s flyweight divisions, with fighters vying for a chance at the world title and a $1 million grand prize.
In addition to Santos’ new opponent, former World Series of Fighting heavyweight champion Blagoy Ivanov will be making his return to the now revamped PFL after an eight-fight stint in the UFC. Ivanov will be stepping in for 2023 finalist Bruno Cappelozza to face Sergei Bilostenniy in a regular-season bout.
Unfortunately, the scheduled bout between Kaytlin Neil and Veta Arteaga has been cancelled, but the event will now feature a bantamweight showcase between Ty Johnson and Bryce Meredith.
PFL San Antonio will be headlined by a heavyweight clash between Ante Delija and Valentin Moldavsky.
PFL San Antonio: A Chance for Fighters to Make Their Mark
With the PFL’s revamped format and million-dollar prize, PFL San Antonio is shaping up to be an exciting event for both fighters and fans alike. The addition of Bellator veterans and former UFC fighters adds even more intrigue to the already stacked card.
For Taila Santos, this is a chance to prove herself in a new promotion and make a statement in the women’s flyweight division. And for Blagoy Ivanov, it’s an opportunity to reclaim his former glory and show that he still has what it takes to be a champion.
But it’s not just about the big names. PFL San Antonio also gives up-and-coming fighters like Ilara Joanne, Ty Johnson, and Bryce Meredith a chance to make their mark and potentially become the next PFL champion.
So mark your calendars for April 4 and tune in to PFL San Antonio for a night of high-stakes, high-quality MMA action. Who will come out on top and take one step closer to the million-dollar prize? Only time will tell.
