A. Nunes (center) disagrees with V. Shevchenko's (left) victory in UFC 275. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
After 'hitting the post' in the confrontation against Valentina Shevchenko and, in a split decision, losing the opportunity to wear the UFC flyweight belt, Taila Santos gained a strong supporter. After a publication in an outburst tone, the rival of the champion of the under-56,7kg category. received a message from Amanda nunes, MMA legend. In the text, the 'Lione' admits to having seen the Brazilian victory against the Kyrgyzstani.
“You won the fight. She deserves a rematch,” wrote Amanda, on Instagram, tagging the company's president, Dana White.
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Shevchenko's toughest opponent at flyweight, Taila made history by becoming the first athlete to pose real danger to the champion. After five even rounds, Valentina was declared the winner in a split decision by the judges.
With the result, the Kyrgyzstani reached the mark of seven belt defenses in the company. Thus, the fighter isolates herself as the woman who most often maintained her throne in the company.
A. Nunes supports a rematch between T. Santos and V. Shevchenko. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
A. Nunes calls for a rematch between T. Santos and V. Shevchenko. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
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