Valentina Shevchenko Reveals What Makes Her Different Than Her Opponents

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[{"selector":"#anim-f71262da-4d13-4939-9339-e269f98b8989 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.514648210040342%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Valentina Shevchenko takes on Taila Santos in the co-main event of UFC 275 in her seventh title defense of the UFC flyweight gold.

Shevchenko is regarded as arguably the greatest female mixed martial artist in the sport.

Having defended her strap six times, Shevchenko remains undefeated inside the Octagon.

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"There is no easy opponent. All girls who I fight with, they are very strong. But I train like double, triple, harder than everyone to make this fight looks easier." Shevchenko said on UFC Embedded.

Valentina Shevchenko will look to maintain her dominance at UFC 275

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Taila Santos is a formidable opponent and should posses great danger to Shevchenko, however, in the back of her confidence in preparation, Shevchenko believes it will be an easy night for her inside the Octagon once again.

Valentina Shevchenko Reveals What Makes Her Different Than Her Opponents

Having defended her strap six times, Shevchenko remains undefeated inside the Octagon.

Valentina Shevchenko will look to maintain her dominance at UFC 275

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