Post by The Sandmen on Oct 24, 2017 23:10:38 GMT -5
Cris Cyborg is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
Valentina Shevchenko is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Cyborg and Shevchenko move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Cris Cyborg!
Shevchenko is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Valentina Shevchenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cyborg won't budge, forcing Shevchenko to pull guard.
Cris Cyborg is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Cyborg tries to escape from the closed guard
Cris Cyborg any adventage in the ground.
Cris Cyborg gets sloppy and Valentina Shevchenko tries to take advantage...
Shevchenko tries an armbar from the bottom!
Cris Cyborg breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Cris Cyborg is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Cris Cyborg seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Cris Cyborg looks to pass to mount...
Shevchenko creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Valentina Shevchenko seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
The two exchange wildly
Cyborg is connecting with a few punches
Cris Cyborg fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Shevchenko blocks that. She made it look easy!
Cyborg goes to the body...
She punishes Shevchenko's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Cyborg avoids a dangerous strike from Shevchenko
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Shevchenko is trying to counter now!
A left hook from Shevchenko
grazes the chin of Cyborg.
Cyborg's Chin is beginning to swell
Some nice shots from Cris Cyborg
miss their mark.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Cris Cyborg throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Shevchenko's chin! That stops Shevchenko in her tracks!
Shevchenko's Right eye is beginning to swell
Cris Cyborg tries to show her boxing skills with a one-two combo
Valentina Shevchenko's knows what to do here and blocks them
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Cyborg looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Valentina Shevchenko's punches
Shevchenko is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cyborg.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
A wicked punch by Cris Cyborg
rocks Shevchenko!
Shevchenko has a small cut in her Left cheek
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Cris Cyborg tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shevchenko won't budge, forcing Cyborg to pull guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Cyborg
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cris Cyborg can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Deep breaths from Cris Cyborg who tries a hammer punch to Shevchenko's ribs.
That hit Shevchenko who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Cyborg
Shevchenko tries to escape from closed guard...
Shevchenko struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Cyborg
Shevchenko cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Cyborg can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Cris Cyborg attempts to move to full guard
Valentina Shevchenko keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Cyborg
Cris Cyborg launches a few punches to Shevchenko's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shevchenko tries to cover her face,
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Cyborg
Shevchenko tries to open up Cris Cyborg's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Cyborg in the side of the head
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Cyborg
Cris Cyborg launches a few punches to Shevchenko's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shevchenko tries to cover her face,
Shevchenko's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Valentina Shevchenko's Left cheek
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Cyborg
Cris Cyborg launches a few punches to Shevchenko's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shevchenko tries to cover her face,
Shevchenko's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Cyborg
Cris Cyborg launches a few punches to Shevchenko's cheek from the guard.
Valentina Shevchenko uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Valentina Shevchenko looks to counter!
Valentina Shevchenko doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Cyborg's moves.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Cyborg
Cris Cyborg launches a few punches to Shevchenko's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shevchenko tries to cover her face,
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Cyborg
Cris Cyborg attempts to move to full guard
Cris Cyborg manages to switch to full guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Cyborg
Valentina Shevchenko tries to pass to half guard...
Cris Cyborg's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Cyborg
Valentina Shevchenko doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Cyborg's moves.
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Cyborg
Cyborg tries to close her guard around Shevchenko
She succeeds!
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Cyborg
Valentina Shevchenko doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Cyborg's moves.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Cyborg
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Valentina Shevchenko can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Valentina Shevchenko tries to open Cyborg's guard...
Cyborg breaks the lock and covers herself from Shevchenko's punches
Valentina Shevchenko gets sloppy and Cris Cyborg tries to take advantage...
Cyborg throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Valentina Shevchenko realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Valentina Shevchenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Cyborg is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Cyborg shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Nice punch by Cris Cyborg
that nearly tags Shevchenko.
Poorly executed technique. Valentina Shevchenko looks to counter!
Shevchenko moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Cyborg's thigh!
Cris Cyborg launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Shevchenko blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Valentina Shevchenko's cheek! Shevchenko stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Cyborg is standing while Shevchenko is on the ground on her back
Cyborg decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Shevchenko's guard.
Shevchenko tries to fight back with her feet and Cyborg just needs another plan now.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Cyborg is standing while Shevchenko is on the ground on her back
Cyborg opts to jump inside Shevchenko's guard.
Shevchenko didn't see that coming. Cris Cyborg is in open guard over Shevchenko now.
Cris Cyborg is in open guard over Shevchenko
Cyborg delivers a few accurate elbows!
Valentina Shevchenko blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Cyborg misses a step and Valentina Shevchenko sees an opportunity to counter her!
Valentina Shevchenko launches a few punches to Cyborg's cheek from the guard.
Cris Cyborg uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Cris Cyborg is in open guard over Shevchenko
Cyborg tries to open up Valentina Shevchenko's defense faking a few punches.
Valentina Shevchenko wraps her arms around Cyborg's arms and counters the punches.
Poorly executed technique. Valentina Shevchenko looks to counter!
Shevchenko reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Cyborg blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Cris Cyborg is in half guard over Shevchenko
Not a desiderable position that Shevchenko is in now. Cris Cyborg is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Cyborg delivers a few accurate elbows!
Valentina Shevchenko blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Shevchenko tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Shevchenko measures the resilience of Cyborg's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cyborg's side.
Cris Cyborg is in half guard over Shevchenko
Body shots by Cris Cyborg
Shevchenko covers up.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Cris Cyborg is in half guard over Shevchenko
Shevchenko tries to move on the ground and shows Cris Cyborg a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Shevchenko uses her forearms to block the impact!
Cyborg misses a step and Valentina Shevchenko sees an opportunity to counter her!
Valentina Shevchenko isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Cyborg blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Shevchenko's guard.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punches from Cris Cyborg.
Even nicer blocks from Shevchenko.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Cris Cyborg chases Shevchenko and launches a few perfect strikes
Shevchenko ducks backwards and avoids them.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Cris Cyborg has found an opening in the defense of Shevchenko, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Shevchenko's ribs.
Shevchenko ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
That punishment by Cris Cyborg has left Shevchenko staggered! Cris Cyborg should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Shevchenko stumbles backwards staggered and Cris Cyborg launches aggressively over her opponent throwing some wild punches!
Shevchenko is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is she out?
Cris Cyborg turns out the lights for Shevchenko! What an astonishing KO by Cyborg!
Shevchenko's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Valentina Shevchenko's Left eye
Winner is Cris Cyborg by KO (Punches) at 2:13 Round 2
Statistics: Cris Cyborg
Punches 15/38 (39%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/35 (26%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 219 s
Statistics: Valentina Shevchenko
Punches 1/5 (20%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/15 (40%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 245 s
Valentina’s time will come, she has some IT. But Cyborg secured her place as “ain’t goin’ no where”, and displaced SHev.
Valentina Shevchenko is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Cyborg and Shevchenko move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Cris Cyborg!
Shevchenko is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Valentina Shevchenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cyborg won't budge, forcing Shevchenko to pull guard.
Cris Cyborg is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Cyborg tries to escape from the closed guard
Cris Cyborg any adventage in the ground.
Cris Cyborg gets sloppy and Valentina Shevchenko tries to take advantage...
Shevchenko tries an armbar from the bottom!
Cris Cyborg breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Cris Cyborg is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Cris Cyborg seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Cris Cyborg looks to pass to mount...
Shevchenko creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Valentina Shevchenko seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
The two exchange wildly
Cyborg is connecting with a few punches
Cris Cyborg fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Shevchenko blocks that. She made it look easy!
Cyborg goes to the body...
She punishes Shevchenko's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Cyborg avoids a dangerous strike from Shevchenko
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Shevchenko is trying to counter now!
A left hook from Shevchenko
grazes the chin of Cyborg.
Cyborg's Chin is beginning to swell
Some nice shots from Cris Cyborg
miss their mark.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Cris Cyborg throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Shevchenko's chin! That stops Shevchenko in her tracks!
Shevchenko's Right eye is beginning to swell
Cris Cyborg tries to show her boxing skills with a one-two combo
Valentina Shevchenko's knows what to do here and blocks them
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Cyborg looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Valentina Shevchenko's punches
Shevchenko is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cyborg.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
A wicked punch by Cris Cyborg
rocks Shevchenko!
Shevchenko has a small cut in her Left cheek
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Cris Cyborg tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shevchenko won't budge, forcing Cyborg to pull guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Cyborg
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cris Cyborg can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Deep breaths from Cris Cyborg who tries a hammer punch to Shevchenko's ribs.
That hit Shevchenko who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Cyborg
Shevchenko tries to escape from closed guard...
Shevchenko struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Cyborg
Shevchenko cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Cyborg can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Cris Cyborg attempts to move to full guard
Valentina Shevchenko keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Cyborg
Cris Cyborg launches a few punches to Shevchenko's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shevchenko tries to cover her face,
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Cyborg
Shevchenko tries to open up Cris Cyborg's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Cyborg in the side of the head
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Cyborg
Cris Cyborg launches a few punches to Shevchenko's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shevchenko tries to cover her face,
Shevchenko's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Valentina Shevchenko's Left cheek
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Cyborg
Cris Cyborg launches a few punches to Shevchenko's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shevchenko tries to cover her face,
Shevchenko's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Cyborg
Cris Cyborg launches a few punches to Shevchenko's cheek from the guard.
Valentina Shevchenko uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Valentina Shevchenko looks to counter!
Valentina Shevchenko doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Cyborg's moves.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Cyborg
Cris Cyborg launches a few punches to Shevchenko's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shevchenko tries to cover her face,
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Cyborg
Cris Cyborg attempts to move to full guard
Cris Cyborg manages to switch to full guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Cyborg
Valentina Shevchenko tries to pass to half guard...
Cris Cyborg's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Cyborg
Valentina Shevchenko doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Cyborg's moves.
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Cyborg
Cyborg tries to close her guard around Shevchenko
She succeeds!
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Cyborg
Valentina Shevchenko doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Cyborg's moves.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Cyborg
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Valentina Shevchenko can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Valentina Shevchenko tries to open Cyborg's guard...
Cyborg breaks the lock and covers herself from Shevchenko's punches
Valentina Shevchenko gets sloppy and Cris Cyborg tries to take advantage...
Cyborg throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Valentina Shevchenko realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Valentina Shevchenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Cyborg is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Cyborg shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Nice punch by Cris Cyborg
that nearly tags Shevchenko.
Poorly executed technique. Valentina Shevchenko looks to counter!
Shevchenko moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Cyborg's thigh!
Cris Cyborg launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Shevchenko blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Valentina Shevchenko's cheek! Shevchenko stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Cyborg is standing while Shevchenko is on the ground on her back
Cyborg decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Shevchenko's guard.
Shevchenko tries to fight back with her feet and Cyborg just needs another plan now.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Cyborg is standing while Shevchenko is on the ground on her back
Cyborg opts to jump inside Shevchenko's guard.
Shevchenko didn't see that coming. Cris Cyborg is in open guard over Shevchenko now.
Cris Cyborg is in open guard over Shevchenko
Cyborg delivers a few accurate elbows!
Valentina Shevchenko blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Cyborg misses a step and Valentina Shevchenko sees an opportunity to counter her!
Valentina Shevchenko launches a few punches to Cyborg's cheek from the guard.
Cris Cyborg uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Cris Cyborg is in open guard over Shevchenko
Cyborg tries to open up Valentina Shevchenko's defense faking a few punches.
Valentina Shevchenko wraps her arms around Cyborg's arms and counters the punches.
Poorly executed technique. Valentina Shevchenko looks to counter!
Shevchenko reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Cyborg blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Cris Cyborg is in half guard over Shevchenko
Not a desiderable position that Shevchenko is in now. Cris Cyborg is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Cyborg delivers a few accurate elbows!
Valentina Shevchenko blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Shevchenko tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Shevchenko measures the resilience of Cyborg's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cyborg's side.
Cris Cyborg is in half guard over Shevchenko
Body shots by Cris Cyborg
Shevchenko covers up.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Cris Cyborg is in half guard over Shevchenko
Shevchenko tries to move on the ground and shows Cris Cyborg a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Shevchenko uses her forearms to block the impact!
Cyborg misses a step and Valentina Shevchenko sees an opportunity to counter her!
Valentina Shevchenko isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Cyborg blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Shevchenko's guard.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punches from Cris Cyborg.
Even nicer blocks from Shevchenko.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Cris Cyborg chases Shevchenko and launches a few perfect strikes
Shevchenko ducks backwards and avoids them.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Cris Cyborg has found an opening in the defense of Shevchenko, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Shevchenko's ribs.
Shevchenko ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
That punishment by Cris Cyborg has left Shevchenko staggered! Cris Cyborg should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Shevchenko stumbles backwards staggered and Cris Cyborg launches aggressively over her opponent throwing some wild punches!
Shevchenko is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is she out?
Cris Cyborg turns out the lights for Shevchenko! What an astonishing KO by Cyborg!
Shevchenko's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Valentina Shevchenko's Left eye
Winner is Cris Cyborg by KO (Punches) at 2:13 Round 2
Statistics: Cris Cyborg
Punches 15/38 (39%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/35 (26%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 219 s
Statistics: Valentina Shevchenko
Punches 1/5 (20%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/15 (40%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 245 s
Valentina’s time will come, she has some IT. But Cyborg secured her place as “ain’t goin’ no where”, and displaced SHev.