Analysis: What’s next for flyweight contender Erin Blanchfield?

Taila Santos

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No. 1 ranked Taila Santos gave Valentina Schevchenko her toughest title defense to date at UFC 275 last June, but eventually lost a gruelling five-rounder via a debated split decision.

The physically strong former Muay Thai fighter has a solid ground game and is for sure a problem for anyone in the flyweight division.

Santos was scheduled to face Blanchfield on February 18, but dropped out of the fight after her cornermen were denied visas into the United States. A rebooked fight could very well be next!