Bleacher Report · Jun 12, 2022
Valentina Shevchenko Beats Taila Santos via Split Decision at UFC 275
Valentina Shevchenko successfully showed her dominance once again with a split-decision win over Taila Santos in the co-main event of UFC 275 from Kallang, Singapore.
The first round featured a rare moment of vulnerability for the champion. Santos took advantage of a miscalculation from the champion and took her back in transition from the clinch.
Santos had a body triangle and fished for a rear-naked choke after a neck crank but couldn't get anything locked in.
The 28-year-old's title bid became even more real in the second round. She was once again able to get the fight to the ground and held top position. Despite a gogoplata attempt from the champ, she held control over much of the round.