SINGAPORE – Valentina Shevchenko ’s seventh women’s flyweight title defense was her most difficult to date as she narrowly defeated Taila Santos in the UFC 275 co-main event. Shevchenko (23-3 MMA, 12-2 UFC) was forced to fend off grappling attempts from Santos (19-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC) and get in damage when she could en route to a split decision victory by scores of 48-47, 47-48 and 49-46. The championship bout served as the co-headliner of UFC 275, which took place at Singapore Indoor Stadium. Shevchenko started the fight with a nicely placed left hand, but then the signs of concern began to appear. Santos found a way to take the back in the first round and threaten with a rear-naked choke, and although she couldn’t get it before the end of the round, she sent a message to the dominant champion that she was not there to roll over
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