V. Shevchenko (left) and T. Santos (right) face each other in the UFC 275. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc_brasil
All ready for combat between Valentina Shevchenko e Taila Santos, valid for the fly belt (up to 56,7kg.) in UFC 275, an event that takes place this Saturday (11), in Singapore. After making weight, the Brazilian was not intimidated and faced the champion tensely. The two fighters still exchanged slight smiles and did not greet each other after being separated.
Willing to 'shock the world' and take the throne from Valentina, Taila appeared to be in good health after the weight cut and says she feels happy for the opportunity to fight for the Ultimate belt.
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“(Feeling) of happiness, of work accomplished and a dream coming true,” said the Brazilian.
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.
Owner of the flyweight belt since December 2018, Valentina has remained undefeated and unbeatable in the division since then. Since then, there have been six successful belt defenses, without giving any chance to her rivals. The 34-year-old athlete has a record of 22 triumphs and three setbacks in professional MMA.
Check out the face-off between Valentina Shevchenko and Taila Santos before UFC 275
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