T. Santos (photo) tries to 'shock the world' against V. Shevchenko in UFC 275. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc_brasil
Taila Santos has the great opportunity of his career in UFC 275 next Saturday (11). Challenging in the flies (up to 56,7kg.), the Brazilian preached respect to Valentina Shevchenko, but he believes he can surprise and win the Ultimate belt. She even reveals that she is not scared by her 'zebra' status and wants to explore the champion's flaws in the duel.
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“She is a tough, intelligent and strong athlete. I watched several of her fights. But I believe she is not invincible. She has flaws, yes. We studied, we managed to find flaws and we will impose our game based on these flaws. (…) I believe I have a higher level than her in the soil. But being the 'zebra' is nothing new to me. I'm fighting with the best”, said Taila in an interview on 'half day'.
Asked about her adaptation in Ultimate to victories on the fast track, the Brazilian shows sincerity to highlight that she let herself be controlled by insecurity in her first performances. Now, however, she says she is more 'loose and light' in pursuit of her dream of becoming champion.
“I was looking for an easy way to win in the UFC – and I got it in the last fight. At first, I was also a little insecure and more nervous. I was trying to improve with each fight to always come in looser and lighter. That’s when I managed to finish and do everything I wanted to do”, he concluded.
Fourth place in the division ranking, Taila Santos won the right to fight for the belt by scoring four consecutive victories, the last of which was a first-round submission over Joanne Wood, in November last year. In total, there are 18 triumphs and one defeat in his professional career.
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