SINGAPORE – Valentina Shevchenko is confident the right decision was made in her UFC 275 co-main event with Taila Santos.
Shevchenko (23-3 MMA, 12-2 UFC) recorded her seventh consecutive title defense on Saturday when she edged Santos (19-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC) by split decision at Singapore Indoor Stadium. It was a competitive fight and “The Bullet” was tested unlike any other bout in her reign, but ultimately two of three judges saw it in he favor.
Although Santos had more control throughout the five rounds, Shevchenko said that’s not enough to secure a win. Especially when compared to the damage she thinks she inflicted from various positions, including when her back was taken in Santos’ biggest moments.
