Post by The Sandmen on Feb 20, 2018 10:22:07 GMT -5
Valentina Shevchenko glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
Miesha Tate shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Valentina Shevchenko and Miesha Tate touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Valentina Shevchenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tate goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Shevchenko tries to open up Miesha Tate's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Tate in the side of the head
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Miesha Tate 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 bruised after the punishement she's received!
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Miesha Tate overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shevchenko pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Tate throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Punishing hold!
Valentina Shevchenko lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Miesha Tate doesn't break the lock and Valentina Shevchenko is running out of time!
Valentina Shevchenko realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Miesha Tate slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Punishing hold!
That Triangle looks tight...
Valentina Shevchenko lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Miesha Tate loses the lock after that incredible blow against the mat! What a slam!
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around Shevchenko
She succeeds!
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Tate attempts a triangle from bottom! Valentina Shevchenko slips out. Tate quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Valentina Shevchenko slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Miesha Tate gets sloppy and Valentina Shevchenko tries to take advantage...
Shevchenko launches a kick to Tate's thigh
Tate checks that kick!
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Shevchenko use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering her!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Tate works on the ground with her fingers over Shevchenko's face
Shevchenko shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Shevchenko's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shevchenko blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Valentina Shevchenko looks to counter!
Valentina Shevchenko launches a few punches to Tate
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate attempts to trap Valentina Shevchenko in her guard.
Valentina Shevchenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Tate is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Low kick by Miesha Tate to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Shevchenko tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tremendous strikes from Shevchenko!
Tate blocks with confidence
Shevchenko seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Quick hook by Valentina Shevchenko
Good shot! Tate has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Shevchenko looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Miesha Tate's punches
Tate is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Tate!
Tate is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Tate is holding Valentina Shevchenko's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Valentina Shevchenko shows great balance while pushing away Miesha Tate
Poorly executed technique. Valentina Shevchenko looks to counter!
Tate launches a kick
but Valentina Shevchenko avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Miesha Tate attempts a sweep single...
Valentina Shevchenko was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Tate fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Valentina Shevchenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
Miesha Tate tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Miesha Tate appears to be unbreakable
Shevchenko is able to break the lock.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
Miesha Tate tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shevchenko is able to break the lock.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
Shevchenko and Tate are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Shevchenko tries to move on the ground and shows Miesha Tate a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Shevchenko uses her forearms to block the impact!
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
Tate tries to jump to side mount.
Valentina Shevchenko jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Shevchenko is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Valentina Shevchenko!
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Valentina Shevchenko
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Miesha Tate positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Shevchenko covers herself well
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Miesha Tate positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Miesha Tate is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Shevchenko's ribs
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Tate catch Valentina Shevchenko's left arm and tries a kimura
Valentina Shevchenko holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Shevchenko is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Valentina Shevchenko who tries a hammer punch to Tate's ribs.
Tate blocks those punches
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Tate goes for an armbar!
Valentina Shevchenko breaks the lock and pushes away Miesha Tate, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Miesha Tate tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shevchenko goes down.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Tate grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
Shevchenko tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Tate is in closed guard... Shevchenko tries to roll on the ground!
Miesha Tate uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Miesha Tate tries to better her position on the ground...
Shevchenko holds Miesha Tate's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Tate misses a step and Valentina Shevchenko sees an opportunity to counter her!
Shevchenko reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Tate blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Shevchenko
Tate shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Miesha Tate tries to pass Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Miesha Tate manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Miesha Tate isolates Valentina Shevchenko's right arm looking for an armbar...
Valentina Shevchenko manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Miesha Tate lost her dominant position.
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Valentina Shevchenko to fight back!
Deep breaths from Valentina Shevchenko who tries a hammer punch to Tate's ribs.
That hit Tate who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Crushing shot to Tate's body! She's holding her side
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Tate throws a few hammer fists to the face of Valentina Shevchenko
Solid shots!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Miesha Tate tries a kimura
Shevchenko struggles to free herself
Shevchenko breaks the lock.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Tate tries to open up Shevchenko with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Shevchenko blocks a few elbows and now Miesha Tate will have to look for another option here.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Miesha Tate isolates Valentina Shevchenko's left arm looking for an armbar...
Valentina Shevchenko manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Miesha Tate lost her dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Valentina Shevchenko looks to counter!
Shevchenko measures the resilience of Tate's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tate blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Miesha Tate looks to mount Valentina Shevchenko...
Miesha Tate slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Valentina Shevchenko
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Miesha Tate can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Tate suddenly holds Valentina Shevchenko's arm and tries an armbar!
Tate is locking that Armbar...
Shevchenko can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Miesha Tate!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Tate launches a few weak punches
Shevchenko blocks them effectively.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Tate launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Shevchenko's ribs.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Deep breaths from Miesha Tate who tries a hammer punch to Shevchenko's ribs.
Shevchenko blocks those punches
Tate misses a step and Valentina Shevchenko sees an opportunity to counter her!
Valentina Shevchenko aggressively and repeatedly punches Tate.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Tate's Forehead is beginning to swell
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Miesha Tate slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Valentina Shevchenko cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate 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.
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate is cooling the fight on the ground
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate attempts to trap Valentina Shevchenko in her guard.
Miesha Tate manages to switch to full guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Tate throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
That Triangle Armbar from Miesha Tate appears to be unbreakable
Valentina Shevchenko lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Miesha Tate doesn't break the lock and Valentina Shevchenko is running out of time!
Valentina Shevchenko realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around Shevchenko
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Tate reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shevchenko blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Valentina Shevchenko to fight back!
Valentina Shevchenko fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Tate's face!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Shevchenko's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shevchenko blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Shevchenko tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Valentina Shevchenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shevchenko cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Tate can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Tate steps backwards away from Valentina Shevchenko. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Miesha Tate!
Shevchenko is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Tate is holding Valentina Shevchenko's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Valentina Shevchenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Valentina Shevchenko manages to switch to full guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Miesha Tate looks to posture up and open Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Miesha Tate forces Valentina Shevchenko to open her guard.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tate is locking that Kneebar...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Tate is locking that Kneebar...
Shevchenko rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tate throws a hook
She fails to land it.
Shevchenko is trying to counter now!
Shovel hook by Valentina Shevchenko
tags Tate.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Miesha Tate tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shevchenko goes down.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
Tate tries to open up Shevchenko with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Shevchenko blocks a few elbows and now Miesha Tate will have to look for another option here.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
Shevchenko tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Tate tries to escape from closed guard...
Tate struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tate tries to cover her face,
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Shevchenko
Tate shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Punishing hold!
Shevchenko pushes Miesha Tate forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Miesha Tate overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shevchenko pulls her arm out of danger.
Shevchenko is trying to counter now!
Shevchenko throws a few hammer fists to the face of Miesha Tate
Blocked by Tate.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Shevchenko tries to escape from closed guard...
Tate waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Valentina Shevchenko! She is reversed and nor Miesha Tate is on half guard!
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Shevchenko
Shevchenko measures the resilience of Tate's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tate blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko attempts to move to full guard
Valentina Shevchenko manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
Stand up! This is what Tate's cornermen are shouting. Valentina Shevchenko is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Shevchenko tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Tate is in closed guard... Shevchenko tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miesha Tate!
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Tate tries to escape from the full mount...
Tate struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Miesha Tate looks to counter!
Miesha Tate 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.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Valentina Shevchenko fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Valentina Shevchenko fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Tate's chin
Miesha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Valentina Shevchenko is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Tate into her guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Tate works on the ground with her fingers over Shevchenko's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Miesha Tate tries to open Shevchenko's guard...
Shevchenko breaks the lock and covers herself from Tate's punches
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Tate is in closed guard... Shevchenko tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miesha Tate!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate tries to roll to her side and trap Valentina Shevchenko in her guard...
Valentina Shevchenko keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Tate tries to escape from the full mount...
Valentina Shevchenko is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Valentina Shevchenko looks to mount Miesha Tate...
Miesha Tate sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Tate
Shevchenko tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Tate from the side mount!
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate attempts to trap Valentina Shevchenko in her guard.
Valentina Shevchenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Valentina Shevchenko looks to mount Miesha Tate...
Valentina Shevchenko slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Shevchenko's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shevchenko blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Tate misses a step and Valentina Shevchenko sees an opportunity to counter her!
Shevchenko leans back...
She clobbers Miesha Tate's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate tries to roll to her side and trap Valentina Shevchenko in her guard...
Miesha Tate moves to half guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate attempts to move to full guard
Valentina Shevchenko keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Valentina Shevchenko to fight back!
Valentina Shevchenko aggressively and repeatedly punches Tate.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Miesha Tate's Nose
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Tate fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shevchenko sprawls and remains on her feet.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Miesha Tate.
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Round 4
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Shevchenko steps forward
Tate feints.
Tate misses a step and Valentina Shevchenko sees an opportunity to counter her!
A furious flurry of punches from Valentina Shevchenko
puts Tate in a world of hurt!
Tate's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Tate is swinging for the fences!
Shevchenko backpedals and creates space. Miesha Tate is asking her if she is going to fight!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Valentina Shevchenko fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Valentina Shevchenko attempts a sweep single...
Miesha Tate was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Tate tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Miesha Tate moves forward looking for some grappling action
Tate has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shevchenko gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Shevchenko blocks Miesha Tate's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Shevchenko tries to escape from closed guard...
Shevchenko struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Tate
Tate moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
That armbar from Miesha Tate appears to be unbreakable
Valentina Shevchenko lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Miesha Tate doesn't break the lock and Valentina Shevchenko is running out of time!
That armbar looks tight...
Valentina Shevchenko breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Tate
Valentina Shevchenko tries to free her leg...
Tate rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Tate tries to move to full mount!
Shevchenko won't allow her to take this position easily.
Shevchenko is trying to counter now!
Shevchenko measures the resilience of Tate's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tate's side.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Valentina Shevchenko manages to switch to half guard.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko attempts to move to full guard
Valentina Shevchenko manages to switch to full guard.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Shevchenko rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Valentina Shevchenko chases Tate and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Tate steps backwards when those punches connect with her face
Miesha Tate attempts a sweep single...
Valentina Shevchenko was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shevchenko is trying to counter now!
Incredible high kick!
Tate is worried!
A right hand from Miesha Tate
gets deflected.
Valentina Shevchenko throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Tate's chin! That stops Tate in her tracks!
Miesha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Valentina Shevchenko jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Shevchenko tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Lightning fast low kick from Shevchenko!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Tate hyper-extended her leg
Miesha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shevchenko is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
Tate sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Shevchenko rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Shevchenko climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Shevchenko is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
Tate steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Tate tries to stand up!
Shevchenko doesn't allow her!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Miesha Tate is standing now.
Tate steps backwards away from Valentina Shevchenko. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shevchenko fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miesha Tate didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Tate attempts a triangle from bottom! Valentina Shevchenko slips out. Tate quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Valentina Shevchenko slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Shevchenko tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Shevchenko launches a kick to Tate's thigh
Loud pop!
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Tate tries to close her guard around Shevchenko
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Shevchenko tries to jump to side mount.
Miesha Tate closed her guard around Valentina Shevchenko.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Valentina Shevchenko fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Tate's face!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Valentina Shevchenko.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Shevchenko looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Miesha Tate's punches
Tate is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shevchenko.
Tate and Shevchenko circle around the center of the cage.
Solid shot from Miesha Tate to the body.
Shevchenko blocks in time.
Poorly executed technique. Valentina Shevchenko looks to counter!
Valentina Shevchenko is opening up on Tate and raining down combinations!
Tate's corner looks worried!
Shevchenko steps forward
Tate feints.
Shevchenko fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tate sprawls and remains on her feet.
Miesha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
Valentina Shevchenko sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Valentina Shevchenko looks to counter!
Valentina Shevchenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Miesha Tate is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Shevchenko into her guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Shevchenko use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering her!
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate attempts to trap Valentina Shevchenko in her guard.
Valentina Shevchenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Good looking punches from Valentina Shevchenko on the ground
They could take their toll on Tate.
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate attempts to trap Valentina Shevchenko in her guard.
Valentina Shevchenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Valentina Shevchenko looks to mount Miesha Tate...
Valentina Shevchenko slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate 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!
Shevchenko tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Miesha Tate fires an unorthodox punch to Shevchenko's torso
that goes wide.
Valentina Shevchenko wants this win. She unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Tate!
There is a small laceration on Miesha Tate's Nose
Tate looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Valentina Shevchenko's punches
Tate is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shevchenko.
Tate jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Shevchenko sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
Valentina Shevchenko is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The two exchange wildly
Shevchenko is connecting with a few punches
Shevchenko moves backwards and Miesha Tate is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Valentina Shevchenko moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
There is a small laceration on Miesha Tate's Left cheek
Miesha Tate seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Valentina Shevchenko!
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Valentina Shevchenko fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Some nice shots from Miesha Tate
miss their mark.
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Valentina Shevchenko to fight back!
Valentina Shevchenko launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Tate blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Miesha Tate's cheek! Tate stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Shevchenko is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
Miesha Tate 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 Shevchenko's moves.
Shevchenko is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
You can see Tate's blood making stains in the mat.
Valentina Shevchenko creates space and allows Miesha Tate to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Miesha Tate is standing now.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Miesha Tate is a bloody mess!
Tate decides to launch some tentative punches
Valentina Shevchenko takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Here comes Valentina Shevchenko with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Tate's ribs!
Hard blow to Tate's mid-section, she seems hurt
Tate seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Shevchenko and Tate circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Shevchenko looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Miesha Tate's punches
Tate is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shevchenko.
Tate's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Miesha Tate's Right eye
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Shevchenko.
Winner is Valentina Shevchenko by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Valentina Shevchenko
Punches 35/46 (76%)
Kicks 7/8 (88%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/39 (64%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 882 s
Statistics: Miesha Tate
Punches 1/19 (5%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 7/13 (54%)
GnP strikes 10/52 (19%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 909 s
This was 2 fights, divided nearly exactly in half. Tate came out storng and dominated (somewhat) the first half. She was definitely winning, but it was a fight. Then Valentina took over in the third (but it was still a fight), then poured it on in the 4th (it was becoming less of a fight) and annihilated Tate in the 5th (1 more min Tate would have been finished). Great fight. People bring it at Zenith, I tell ya!
Miesha Tate shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Valentina Shevchenko and Miesha Tate touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Valentina Shevchenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tate goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Shevchenko tries to open up Miesha Tate's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Tate in the side of the head
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Miesha Tate 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 bruised after the punishement she's received!
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Miesha Tate overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shevchenko pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Tate throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Punishing hold!
Valentina Shevchenko lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Miesha Tate doesn't break the lock and Valentina Shevchenko is running out of time!
Valentina Shevchenko realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Miesha Tate slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Punishing hold!
That Triangle looks tight...
Valentina Shevchenko lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Miesha Tate loses the lock after that incredible blow against the mat! What a slam!
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around Shevchenko
She succeeds!
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Tate attempts a triangle from bottom! Valentina Shevchenko slips out. Tate quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Valentina Shevchenko slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Miesha Tate gets sloppy and Valentina Shevchenko tries to take advantage...
Shevchenko launches a kick to Tate's thigh
Tate checks that kick!
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Shevchenko use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering her!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Tate works on the ground with her fingers over Shevchenko's face
Shevchenko shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Shevchenko's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shevchenko blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Valentina Shevchenko looks to counter!
Valentina Shevchenko launches a few punches to Tate
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate attempts to trap Valentina Shevchenko in her guard.
Valentina Shevchenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Tate is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Low kick by Miesha Tate to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Shevchenko tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tremendous strikes from Shevchenko!
Tate blocks with confidence
Shevchenko seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Quick hook by Valentina Shevchenko
Good shot! Tate has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Shevchenko looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Miesha Tate's punches
Tate is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Tate!
Tate is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Tate is holding Valentina Shevchenko's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Valentina Shevchenko shows great balance while pushing away Miesha Tate
Poorly executed technique. Valentina Shevchenko looks to counter!
Tate launches a kick
but Valentina Shevchenko avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Miesha Tate attempts a sweep single...
Valentina Shevchenko was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Tate fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Valentina Shevchenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
Miesha Tate tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Miesha Tate appears to be unbreakable
Shevchenko is able to break the lock.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
Miesha Tate tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shevchenko is able to break the lock.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
Shevchenko and Tate are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Shevchenko tries to move on the ground and shows Miesha Tate a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Shevchenko uses her forearms to block the impact!
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
Tate tries to jump to side mount.
Valentina Shevchenko jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Shevchenko is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Valentina Shevchenko!
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Valentina Shevchenko
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Miesha Tate positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Shevchenko covers herself well
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Miesha Tate positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Miesha Tate is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Shevchenko's ribs
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Tate catch Valentina Shevchenko's left arm and tries a kimura
Valentina Shevchenko holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Shevchenko is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Valentina Shevchenko who tries a hammer punch to Tate's ribs.
Tate blocks those punches
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Tate goes for an armbar!
Valentina Shevchenko breaks the lock and pushes away Miesha Tate, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Miesha Tate tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shevchenko goes down.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Tate grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
Shevchenko tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Tate is in closed guard... Shevchenko tries to roll on the ground!
Miesha Tate uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Miesha Tate tries to better her position on the ground...
Shevchenko holds Miesha Tate's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Tate misses a step and Valentina Shevchenko sees an opportunity to counter her!
Shevchenko reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Tate blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Shevchenko
Tate shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Miesha Tate tries to pass Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Miesha Tate manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Miesha Tate isolates Valentina Shevchenko's right arm looking for an armbar...
Valentina Shevchenko manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Miesha Tate lost her dominant position.
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Valentina Shevchenko to fight back!
Deep breaths from Valentina Shevchenko who tries a hammer punch to Tate's ribs.
That hit Tate who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Crushing shot to Tate's body! She's holding her side
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Tate throws a few hammer fists to the face of Valentina Shevchenko
Solid shots!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Miesha Tate tries a kimura
Shevchenko struggles to free herself
Shevchenko breaks the lock.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Tate tries to open up Shevchenko with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Shevchenko blocks a few elbows and now Miesha Tate will have to look for another option here.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Miesha Tate isolates Valentina Shevchenko's left arm looking for an armbar...
Valentina Shevchenko manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Miesha Tate lost her dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Valentina Shevchenko looks to counter!
Shevchenko measures the resilience of Tate's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tate blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Miesha Tate looks to mount Valentina Shevchenko...
Miesha Tate slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Valentina Shevchenko
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Miesha Tate can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Tate suddenly holds Valentina Shevchenko's arm and tries an armbar!
Tate is locking that Armbar...
Shevchenko can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Miesha Tate!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Tate launches a few weak punches
Shevchenko blocks them effectively.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Tate launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Shevchenko's ribs.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Deep breaths from Miesha Tate who tries a hammer punch to Shevchenko's ribs.
Shevchenko blocks those punches
Tate misses a step and Valentina Shevchenko sees an opportunity to counter her!
Valentina Shevchenko aggressively and repeatedly punches Tate.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Tate's Forehead is beginning to swell
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Miesha Tate slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Valentina Shevchenko cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate 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.
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate is cooling the fight on the ground
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate attempts to trap Valentina Shevchenko in her guard.
Miesha Tate manages to switch to full guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Tate throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
That Triangle Armbar from Miesha Tate appears to be unbreakable
Valentina Shevchenko lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Miesha Tate doesn't break the lock and Valentina Shevchenko is running out of time!
Valentina Shevchenko realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around Shevchenko
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Tate reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shevchenko blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Valentina Shevchenko to fight back!
Valentina Shevchenko fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Tate's face!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Shevchenko's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shevchenko blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Shevchenko tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Valentina Shevchenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shevchenko cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Tate can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Tate steps backwards away from Valentina Shevchenko. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Miesha Tate!
Shevchenko is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Tate is holding Valentina Shevchenko's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Valentina Shevchenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Valentina Shevchenko manages to switch to full guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Miesha Tate looks to posture up and open Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Miesha Tate forces Valentina Shevchenko to open her guard.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tate is locking that Kneebar...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Tate is locking that Kneebar...
Shevchenko rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tate throws a hook
She fails to land it.
Shevchenko is trying to counter now!
Shovel hook by Valentina Shevchenko
tags Tate.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Miesha Tate tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shevchenko goes down.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
Tate tries to open up Shevchenko with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Shevchenko blocks a few elbows and now Miesha Tate will have to look for another option here.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
Shevchenko tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Tate tries to escape from closed guard...
Tate struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tate tries to cover her face,
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Shevchenko
Tate shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Punishing hold!
Shevchenko pushes Miesha Tate forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Miesha Tate overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shevchenko pulls her arm out of danger.
Shevchenko is trying to counter now!
Shevchenko throws a few hammer fists to the face of Miesha Tate
Blocked by Tate.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Shevchenko tries to escape from closed guard...
Tate waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Valentina Shevchenko! She is reversed and nor Miesha Tate is on half guard!
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Shevchenko
Shevchenko measures the resilience of Tate's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tate blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko attempts to move to full guard
Valentina Shevchenko manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
Stand up! This is what Tate's cornermen are shouting. Valentina Shevchenko is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Shevchenko tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Tate is in closed guard... Shevchenko tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miesha Tate!
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Tate tries to escape from the full mount...
Tate struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Miesha Tate looks to counter!
Miesha Tate 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.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Valentina Shevchenko fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Valentina Shevchenko fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Tate's chin
Miesha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Valentina Shevchenko is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Tate into her guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Tate works on the ground with her fingers over Shevchenko's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Miesha Tate tries to open Shevchenko's guard...
Shevchenko breaks the lock and covers herself from Tate's punches
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Tate is in closed guard... Shevchenko tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miesha Tate!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate tries to roll to her side and trap Valentina Shevchenko in her guard...
Valentina Shevchenko keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Tate tries to escape from the full mount...
Valentina Shevchenko is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Valentina Shevchenko looks to mount Miesha Tate...
Miesha Tate sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Tate
Shevchenko tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Tate from the side mount!
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate attempts to trap Valentina Shevchenko in her guard.
Valentina Shevchenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Valentina Shevchenko looks to mount Miesha Tate...
Valentina Shevchenko slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Shevchenko's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shevchenko blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Tate misses a step and Valentina Shevchenko sees an opportunity to counter her!
Shevchenko leans back...
She clobbers Miesha Tate's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate tries to roll to her side and trap Valentina Shevchenko in her guard...
Miesha Tate moves to half guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate attempts to move to full guard
Valentina Shevchenko keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Valentina Shevchenko to fight back!
Valentina Shevchenko aggressively and repeatedly punches Tate.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Miesha Tate's Nose
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Tate fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shevchenko sprawls and remains on her feet.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Miesha Tate.
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Round 4
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Shevchenko steps forward
Tate feints.
Tate misses a step and Valentina Shevchenko sees an opportunity to counter her!
A furious flurry of punches from Valentina Shevchenko
puts Tate in a world of hurt!
Tate's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Tate is swinging for the fences!
Shevchenko backpedals and creates space. Miesha Tate is asking her if she is going to fight!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Valentina Shevchenko fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Valentina Shevchenko attempts a sweep single...
Miesha Tate was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Tate tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Miesha Tate moves forward looking for some grappling action
Tate has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shevchenko gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Shevchenko blocks Miesha Tate's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Shevchenko tries to escape from closed guard...
Shevchenko struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Tate
Tate moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
That armbar from Miesha Tate appears to be unbreakable
Valentina Shevchenko lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Miesha Tate doesn't break the lock and Valentina Shevchenko is running out of time!
That armbar looks tight...
Valentina Shevchenko breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Tate
Valentina Shevchenko tries to free her leg...
Tate rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Tate tries to move to full mount!
Shevchenko won't allow her to take this position easily.
Shevchenko is trying to counter now!
Shevchenko measures the resilience of Tate's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tate's side.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Valentina Shevchenko manages to switch to half guard.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko attempts to move to full guard
Valentina Shevchenko manages to switch to full guard.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Shevchenko rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Valentina Shevchenko chases Tate and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Tate steps backwards when those punches connect with her face
Miesha Tate attempts a sweep single...
Valentina Shevchenko was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shevchenko is trying to counter now!
Incredible high kick!
Tate is worried!
A right hand from Miesha Tate
gets deflected.
Valentina Shevchenko throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Tate's chin! That stops Tate in her tracks!
Miesha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Valentina Shevchenko jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Shevchenko tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Lightning fast low kick from Shevchenko!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Tate hyper-extended her leg
Miesha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shevchenko is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
Tate sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Shevchenko rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Shevchenko climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Shevchenko is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
Tate steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Tate tries to stand up!
Shevchenko doesn't allow her!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Miesha Tate is standing now.
Tate steps backwards away from Valentina Shevchenko. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shevchenko fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miesha Tate didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Tate attempts a triangle from bottom! Valentina Shevchenko slips out. Tate quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Valentina Shevchenko slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Shevchenko tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Shevchenko launches a kick to Tate's thigh
Loud pop!
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Tate tries to close her guard around Shevchenko
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Shevchenko tries to jump to side mount.
Miesha Tate closed her guard around Valentina Shevchenko.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Valentina Shevchenko fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Tate's face!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Valentina Shevchenko.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Shevchenko looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Miesha Tate's punches
Tate is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shevchenko.
Tate and Shevchenko circle around the center of the cage.
Solid shot from Miesha Tate to the body.
Shevchenko blocks in time.
Poorly executed technique. Valentina Shevchenko looks to counter!
Valentina Shevchenko is opening up on Tate and raining down combinations!
Tate's corner looks worried!
Shevchenko steps forward
Tate feints.
Shevchenko fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tate sprawls and remains on her feet.
Miesha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
Valentina Shevchenko sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Valentina Shevchenko looks to counter!
Valentina Shevchenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Miesha Tate is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Shevchenko into her guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Shevchenko use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering her!
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate attempts to trap Valentina Shevchenko in her guard.
Valentina Shevchenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Good looking punches from Valentina Shevchenko on the ground
They could take their toll on Tate.
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate attempts to trap Valentina Shevchenko in her guard.
Valentina Shevchenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Valentina Shevchenko looks to mount Miesha Tate...
Valentina Shevchenko slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate 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!
Shevchenko tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Miesha Tate fires an unorthodox punch to Shevchenko's torso
that goes wide.
Valentina Shevchenko wants this win. She unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Tate!
There is a small laceration on Miesha Tate's Nose
Tate looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Valentina Shevchenko's punches
Tate is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shevchenko.
Tate jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Shevchenko sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
Valentina Shevchenko is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The two exchange wildly
Shevchenko is connecting with a few punches
Shevchenko moves backwards and Miesha Tate is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Valentina Shevchenko moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
There is a small laceration on Miesha Tate's Left cheek
Miesha Tate seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Valentina Shevchenko!
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Valentina Shevchenko fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Some nice shots from Miesha Tate
miss their mark.
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Valentina Shevchenko to fight back!
Valentina Shevchenko launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Tate blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Miesha Tate's cheek! Tate stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Shevchenko is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
Miesha Tate 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 Shevchenko's moves.
Shevchenko is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
You can see Tate's blood making stains in the mat.
Valentina Shevchenko creates space and allows Miesha Tate to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Miesha Tate is standing now.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Miesha Tate is a bloody mess!
Tate decides to launch some tentative punches
Valentina Shevchenko takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Here comes Valentina Shevchenko with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Tate's ribs!
Hard blow to Tate's mid-section, she seems hurt
Tate seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Shevchenko and Tate circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Shevchenko looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Miesha Tate's punches
Tate is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shevchenko.
Tate's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Miesha Tate's Right eye
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Shevchenko.
Winner is Valentina Shevchenko by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Valentina Shevchenko
Punches 35/46 (76%)
Kicks 7/8 (88%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/39 (64%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 882 s
Statistics: Miesha Tate
Punches 1/19 (5%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 7/13 (54%)
GnP strikes 10/52 (19%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 909 s
This was 2 fights, divided nearly exactly in half. Tate came out storng and dominated (somewhat) the first half. She was definitely winning, but it was a fight. Then Valentina took over in the third (but it was still a fight), then poured it on in the 4th (it was becoming less of a fight) and annihilated Tate in the 5th (1 more min Tate would have been finished). Great fight. People bring it at Zenith, I tell ya!