STRONG IMAGE: Taila Santos suffers sinking in the face and is left with an unrecognizable face after clashing heads at UFC 275

T. Santos entering the UFC fight. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @tailasantos.ufc

Challenger for the flyweight belt (up to 56,7kg.), Taila Santos literally 'broke his face' in UFC 275. In a balanced confrontation against Valentin Shevchenko, the Brazilian had a clash of heads at the beginning of the fourth round and suffered a sunken orbital bone. Her face was left unrecognizable and will now need to undergo surgery to repair the injury.

The injury, however, practically took away Taila's chances of fighting against the champion. In the fourth round, while she still had the advantage, the Brazilian saw Valentina's head explode in her face, which immediately became swollen. As a result, she could not even see with her right eye, was unable to maintain her performance level and lost in a split decision by the judges.

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However, the surgical intervention will be carried out in Brazil by decision of his team, who took into account the fact that he would have to spend a few more days recovering in Singapore, if he already corrected the injury after the fight. Therefore, in her country, the Tupiniquim representative understands that she can have a better evolution, as well as the support of family and staff.

With the defeat, Taila's four-game winning streak was broken. She also feels the 'bitter taste' of the second setback in 21 fights in her career in mixed martial arts. Even so, the Brazilian was praised for her performance and was in a dominant position over Valentina, who is considered one of the biggest names in the history of women's MMA.

STRONG IMAGE: Taila Santos suffers sinking in the face and is left with an unrecognizable face after clashing heads at UFC 275

Taila Santos'eye is swollen after a head collision with Valentina Shevchenko 😳 #UFC275 pic.twitter.com/d8n1cnAFvo

— El Gobierno Del Encuentro (@gobdelencuentro) June 12, 2022

T. Santos fractured his orbital bone in a fight at the UFC 275. Photo: Montage/SUPER FIGHTS

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