Post by The Sandmen on May 11, 2019 23:11:00 GMT -5
Valentina Shevchenko doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
Julie Kedzie looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Valentina Shevchenko throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Kedzie's chin! That stops Kedzie in her tracks!
Julie Kedzie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shevchenko won't budge, forcing Kedzie to pull guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Kedzie
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 Kedzie
Kedzie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Valentina Shevchenko realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Shevchenko tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Shevchenko launches a kick to Kedzie's thigh
Loud pop!
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Kedzie
Kedzie shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Kedzie moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Valentina Shevchenko breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Julie Kedzie. 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.
Kedzie launches a furious low kick!
Valentina Shevchenko blocks
Kedzie misses a step and Valentina Shevchenko sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kedzie follows Valentina Shevchenko
only to get counter punched in a big way! Kedzie needs to stop playing Valentina Shevchenko's game or she'll get knocked out!
Inside leg kick from Kedzie
that goes awry.
Shevchenko moves to shoot
but Julie Kedzie delivers a knee that wrecks her!
Shevchenko's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Kedzie launches a furious low kick!
Shevchenko receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Kedzie throws a low kick
Valentina Shevchenko blocks.
Kedzie misses a step and Valentina Shevchenko sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kedzie follows Valentina Shevchenko
only to get counter punched in a big way! Kedzie needs to stop playing Valentina Shevchenko's game or she'll get knocked out!
There is a small laceration on Julie Kedzie's Left eye
Valentina Shevchenko fakes a punch and launches herself over Kedzie!
Nice move by Shevchenko who clinches and pushes Kedzie against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Julie Kedzie can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Kedzie tries a flying knee towards Valentina Shevchenko's chest
what a move the impact sents Shevchenko to the fence
The two exchange wildly
Shevchenko is connecting with a few punches
Kedzie 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 Kedzie.
Kedzie launches a furious low kick!
Shevchenko receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Shevchenko tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shevchenko is clinching with Kedzie.
The fighters are clinching.
Shevchenko launches a few hard punches to Julie Kedzie's ribs!
Kedzie struggles and protects herself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shevchenko tries to take Julie Kedzie down... Kedzie stumbles backwards and Valentina Shevchenko launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Kedzie's jaw!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shevchenko tries to take Julie Kedzie down... Kedzie stumbles backwards and Valentina Shevchenko launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Kedzie's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Valentina Shevchenko's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Kedzie is throwing a flurry of punches!
Valentina Shevchenko just can't get away!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kedzie charge towards Valentina Shevchenko with a flying knee
Valentina Shevchenko got hit in the chest and the impact sent her to the mat
Kedzie is standing while Shevchenko is on the ground on her back
Kedzie launches a kick to Shevchenko's thigh
Shevchenko checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. Valentina Shevchenko looks to counter!
Shevchenko tries to hit Julie Kedzie with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Kedzie steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
Kedzie hyper-extended her left leg
Kedzie is standing while Shevchenko is on the ground on her back
Valentina Shevchenko launches an up-kick intended for Julie Kedzie's head...
It lands flush with Julie Kedzie's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Kedzie is standing while Shevchenko is on the ground on her back
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 Kedzie's moves.
Kedzie is standing while Shevchenko is on the ground on her back
Kedzie moves backwards and gestures for Valentina Shevchenko to stand up.
Valentina Shevchenko is on her feet again.
A high kick from Julie Kedzie
grazes Shevchenko's head, but she seems okay.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Shevchenko's right thigh
Shevchenko is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Valentina Shevchenko fakes a punch and launches herself over Kedzie!
Nice move by Shevchenko who clinches and pushes Kedzie against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
One, two, three! Kedzie doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Shevchenko blocks and then pushes away Julie Kedzie!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Kedzie decides to launch some tentative punches
Valentina Shevchenko takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The two exchange wildly
Shevchenko is connecting with a few punches
Kedzie's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Kedzie.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Julie Kedzie seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Julie Kedzie steps forward and fires a high kick!
Shevchenko blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Shevchenko is trying to counter now!
Kedzie steps forward
Valentina Shevchenko catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Shevchenko moves backwards and Julie Kedzie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Shevchenko moves backwards and Julie Kedzie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Kedzie throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Crushing shot to Shevchenko's body! She's holding her side
Julie Kedzie attempts to cut off Shevchenko with punches
Shevchenko avoids getting cornered.
Kedzie goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, she follows up with a high kick!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shevchenko moves backwards and Julie Kedzie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Kedzie moves forward looking for some action
Julie Kedzie shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kedzie grabs Valentina Shevchenko in a clinch and tries to knee her in the face!
Valentina Shevchenko pushes away Julie Kedzie and steps backwards away from the clinch!
Shevchenko tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Valentina Shevchenko throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Kedzie's chin! That stops Kedzie in her tracks!
There is a small laceration on Julie Kedzie's Left eye
Shevchenko and Kedzie circle around the center of the cage.
Valentina Shevchenko goes with a looping right hand while Julie Kedzie jumps back and jabs
Kedzie seems staggered and Valentina Shevchenko runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Kedzie's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Shevchenko.
It looks like Kedzie was hit by a bus!
Kedzie jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Julie Kedzie pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shevchenko tries to take Julie Kedzie down... Kedzie stumbles backwards and Valentina Shevchenko launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Kedzie's jaw!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Valentina Shevchenko slightly pushes Kedzie into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
A wicked punch by Valentina Shevchenko
rocks Kedzie!
Brilliant combination from Valentina Shevchenko
that forces Kedzie to try and defend better.
Kedzie's Mouth is beginning to swell
Kedzie has a small cut in her Mouth
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Valentina Shevchenko takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
You can see Kedzie's blood making stains in the mat.
Kedzie moves forward looking for some action
Valentina Shevchenko doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Kedzie pushes Valentina Shevchenko and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Julie Kedzie moves forward and launches a high kick!
Shevchenko ducks under.
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Valentina Shevchenko to fight back!
Julie Kedzie throws a combo
Valentina Shevchenko ducks under and catches her with a counter straight! Kedzie swings again, only to get countered once more! Kedzie is looking bad here!
Kedzie's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
That punishment by Valentina Shevchenko has left Kedzie staggered! Valentina Shevchenko should try push forward now and finish this!
Valentina Shevchenko closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shevchenko moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Kedzie's thigh!
Julie Kedzie seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Valentina Shevchenko!
Shevchenko steps backwards away from Julie Kedzie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
That punishment by Valentina Shevchenko has left Kedzie staggered! Valentina Shevchenko should try push forward now and finish this!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Julie Kedzie seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Valentina Shevchenko!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Valentina Shevchenko has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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Valentina Shevchenko wants this win. She unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Kedzie!
Kedzie's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Julie Kedzie seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Valentina Shevchenko!
Valentina Shevchenko throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Kedzie's chin! That stops Kedzie in her tracks!
That brutal impact left Kedzie laid out on the mat! Valentina Shevchenko's corner pours in to congratulate her!
Kedzie's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Julie Kedzie's Right eye
Winner is Valentina Shevchenko by KO (Punch) at 0:39 Round 3
Statistics: Valentina Shevchenko
Punches 27/35 (77%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/13 (23%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 67 s
Statistics: Julie Kedzie
Punches 3/17 (18%)
Kicks 8/14 (57%)
Clinch strikes 5/13 (38%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 31 s
Complete, legit performance from Shevchenko, putting Kedzie in her place.
Julie Kedzie looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Valentina Shevchenko throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Kedzie's chin! That stops Kedzie in her tracks!
Julie Kedzie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shevchenko won't budge, forcing Kedzie to pull guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Kedzie
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 Kedzie
Kedzie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Valentina Shevchenko realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Shevchenko tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Shevchenko launches a kick to Kedzie's thigh
Loud pop!
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Kedzie
Kedzie shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Kedzie moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Valentina Shevchenko breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Julie Kedzie. 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.
Kedzie launches a furious low kick!
Valentina Shevchenko blocks
Kedzie misses a step and Valentina Shevchenko sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kedzie follows Valentina Shevchenko
only to get counter punched in a big way! Kedzie needs to stop playing Valentina Shevchenko's game or she'll get knocked out!
Inside leg kick from Kedzie
that goes awry.
Shevchenko moves to shoot
but Julie Kedzie delivers a knee that wrecks her!
Shevchenko's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Kedzie launches a furious low kick!
Shevchenko receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Kedzie throws a low kick
Valentina Shevchenko blocks.
Kedzie misses a step and Valentina Shevchenko sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kedzie follows Valentina Shevchenko
only to get counter punched in a big way! Kedzie needs to stop playing Valentina Shevchenko's game or she'll get knocked out!
There is a small laceration on Julie Kedzie's Left eye
Valentina Shevchenko fakes a punch and launches herself over Kedzie!
Nice move by Shevchenko who clinches and pushes Kedzie against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Julie Kedzie can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Kedzie tries a flying knee towards Valentina Shevchenko's chest
what a move the impact sents Shevchenko to the fence
The two exchange wildly
Shevchenko is connecting with a few punches
Kedzie 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 Kedzie.
Kedzie launches a furious low kick!
Shevchenko receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Shevchenko tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shevchenko is clinching with Kedzie.
The fighters are clinching.
Shevchenko launches a few hard punches to Julie Kedzie's ribs!
Kedzie struggles and protects herself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shevchenko tries to take Julie Kedzie down... Kedzie stumbles backwards and Valentina Shevchenko launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Kedzie's jaw!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shevchenko tries to take Julie Kedzie down... Kedzie stumbles backwards and Valentina Shevchenko launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Kedzie's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Valentina Shevchenko's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Kedzie is throwing a flurry of punches!
Valentina Shevchenko just can't get away!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kedzie charge towards Valentina Shevchenko with a flying knee
Valentina Shevchenko got hit in the chest and the impact sent her to the mat
Kedzie is standing while Shevchenko is on the ground on her back
Kedzie launches a kick to Shevchenko's thigh
Shevchenko checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. Valentina Shevchenko looks to counter!
Shevchenko tries to hit Julie Kedzie with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Kedzie steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
Kedzie hyper-extended her left leg
Kedzie is standing while Shevchenko is on the ground on her back
Valentina Shevchenko launches an up-kick intended for Julie Kedzie's head...
It lands flush with Julie Kedzie's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Kedzie is standing while Shevchenko is on the ground on her back
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 Kedzie's moves.
Kedzie is standing while Shevchenko is on the ground on her back
Kedzie moves backwards and gestures for Valentina Shevchenko to stand up.
Valentina Shevchenko is on her feet again.
A high kick from Julie Kedzie
grazes Shevchenko's head, but she seems okay.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Shevchenko's right thigh
Shevchenko is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Valentina Shevchenko fakes a punch and launches herself over Kedzie!
Nice move by Shevchenko who clinches and pushes Kedzie against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
One, two, three! Kedzie doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Shevchenko blocks and then pushes away Julie Kedzie!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Kedzie decides to launch some tentative punches
Valentina Shevchenko takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The two exchange wildly
Shevchenko is connecting with a few punches
Kedzie's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Kedzie.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Julie Kedzie seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Julie Kedzie steps forward and fires a high kick!
Shevchenko blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Shevchenko is trying to counter now!
Kedzie steps forward
Valentina Shevchenko catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Shevchenko moves backwards and Julie Kedzie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Shevchenko moves backwards and Julie Kedzie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Kedzie throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Crushing shot to Shevchenko's body! She's holding her side
Julie Kedzie attempts to cut off Shevchenko with punches
Shevchenko avoids getting cornered.
Kedzie goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, she follows up with a high kick!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shevchenko moves backwards and Julie Kedzie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Kedzie moves forward looking for some action
Julie Kedzie shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kedzie grabs Valentina Shevchenko in a clinch and tries to knee her in the face!
Valentina Shevchenko pushes away Julie Kedzie and steps backwards away from the clinch!
Shevchenko tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Valentina Shevchenko throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Kedzie's chin! That stops Kedzie in her tracks!
There is a small laceration on Julie Kedzie's Left eye
Shevchenko and Kedzie circle around the center of the cage.
Valentina Shevchenko goes with a looping right hand while Julie Kedzie jumps back and jabs
Kedzie seems staggered and Valentina Shevchenko runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Kedzie's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Shevchenko.
It looks like Kedzie was hit by a bus!
Kedzie jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Julie Kedzie pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shevchenko tries to take Julie Kedzie down... Kedzie stumbles backwards and Valentina Shevchenko launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Kedzie's jaw!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Valentina Shevchenko slightly pushes Kedzie into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
A wicked punch by Valentina Shevchenko
rocks Kedzie!
Brilliant combination from Valentina Shevchenko
that forces Kedzie to try and defend better.
Kedzie's Mouth is beginning to swell
Kedzie has a small cut in her Mouth
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Valentina Shevchenko takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
You can see Kedzie's blood making stains in the mat.
Kedzie moves forward looking for some action
Valentina Shevchenko doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Kedzie pushes Valentina Shevchenko and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Julie Kedzie moves forward and launches a high kick!
Shevchenko ducks under.
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Valentina Shevchenko to fight back!
Julie Kedzie throws a combo
Valentina Shevchenko ducks under and catches her with a counter straight! Kedzie swings again, only to get countered once more! Kedzie is looking bad here!
Kedzie's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
That punishment by Valentina Shevchenko has left Kedzie staggered! Valentina Shevchenko should try push forward now and finish this!
Valentina Shevchenko closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shevchenko moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Kedzie's thigh!
Julie Kedzie seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Valentina Shevchenko!
Shevchenko steps backwards away from Julie Kedzie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
That punishment by Valentina Shevchenko has left Kedzie staggered! Valentina Shevchenko should try push forward now and finish this!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Julie Kedzie seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Valentina Shevchenko!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Valentina Shevchenko has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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Valentina Shevchenko wants this win. She unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Kedzie!
Kedzie's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Julie Kedzie seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Valentina Shevchenko!
Valentina Shevchenko throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Kedzie's chin! That stops Kedzie in her tracks!
That brutal impact left Kedzie laid out on the mat! Valentina Shevchenko's corner pours in to congratulate her!
Kedzie's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Julie Kedzie's Right eye
Winner is Valentina Shevchenko by KO (Punch) at 0:39 Round 3
Statistics: Valentina Shevchenko
Punches 27/35 (77%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/13 (23%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 67 s
Statistics: Julie Kedzie
Punches 3/17 (18%)
Kicks 8/14 (57%)
Clinch strikes 5/13 (38%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 31 s
Complete, legit performance from Shevchenko, putting Kedzie in her place.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!