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‘I see her weaknesses’ - Santos reveals her game plan to upset UFC champ Shevchenko

The next women’s flyweight title challenger plans to play to her strengths against Valentina Shevchenko. Paired up against ‘Bullet’ for the biggest of her career at UFC 275, Taila Santos does not intend to waste such a rare opportunity.

In an interview with Combate, the Brazilian had no issue revealing what her strategy will be ahead of their fight. Although Taila acknowledges that Shevchenko’s grappling is good, the challenger claims to see weaknesses in Valentina’s game that she could explore should the fight hit the mat.

“I believe I’m taking this fight to the ground.