Post by The Sandmen on May 26, 2019 23:29:30 GMT -5
Miesha Tate raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Valentina Shevchenko doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Tate and Shevchenko move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Miesha Tate attempts a sweep single...
Valentina Shevchenko was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Tate misses a step and Valentina Shevchenko sees an opportunity to counter her!
Solid low kick from Valentina Shevchenko.
Tate deflects it.
Miesha Tate moves forward and launches a low kick.
Shevchenko blocks that.
Tate misses a step and Valentina Shevchenko sees an opportunity to counter her!
Shevchenko launches a flurry of punches
Tate slips out of danger.
Miesha Tate tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shevchenko won't budge, forcing Tate to pull guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Shevchenko tries to escape from the closed guard
Valentina Shevchenko any adventage in the ground.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Shevchenko tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Valentina Shevchenko fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Tate
Valentina Shevchenko launches a few punches to Tate
Tate holds Valentina Shevchenko's arms and blocks the punches!
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Tate
Tate 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 Tate's thigh
Tate checks that kick!
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Tate
Deep breaths from Miesha Tate who tries a hammer punch to Shevchenko's ribs.
That hit Shevchenko who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over 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.
Shevchenko is trying to counter now!
Valentina Shevchenko tries to free her leg
Miesha Tate moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
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.
Tate leads with a punch
Valentina Shevchenko evades but whiffs with a counter.
Miesha Tate closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Tate is holding Valentina Shevchenko's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Valentina Shevchenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Tate positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shevchenko's being punished here!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Miesha Tate hooks Shevchenko's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Shevchenko hyper-extended her leg
Tate is locking that Kneebar...
Valentina Shevchenko manages to kick Tate away and scrambles on top!
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Shevchenko tries to stand up!
Tate doesn't allow her!
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Miesha Tate overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
You can see the pain reflected in Shevchenko's eyes...
Shevchenko pulls her arm out of danger.
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around Shevchenko
She is not able to do it
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Shevchenko tries to stand up!
Tate doesn't allow her!
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Tate is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Tate tries to close her guard around Shevchenko
She succeeds!
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Tate is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
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
Miesha Tate was tooling Valentina Shevchenko for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Valentina Shevchenko lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Tate positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shevchenko's being punished here!
Shevchenko's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Valentina Shevchenko's Forehead
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Shevchenko tries to stand up!
Tate doesn't allow her!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Tate goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Shevchenko's eyes...
Valentina Shevchenko breaks the lock and pushes away Miesha Tate, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
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
Tate shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Shevchenko pushes Miesha Tate forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Shevchenko's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shevchenko's side.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Shevchenko's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shevchenko's side.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed 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,
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 Tate.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Valentina Shevchenko!
Tate ducks under...
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Shevchenko looks to be in very good shape.
Tate leads with a punch
Valentina Shevchenko evades but whiffs with a counter.
Valentina Shevchenko gets sloppy and Miesha Tate tries to take advantage...
Miesha Tate moves forward and launches a low kick.
Shevchenko blocks that.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A high kick from Valentina Shevchenko
falls short of the mark.
Tate is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Shevchenko is smart enough to block that one.
Tate is holding Valentina Shevchenko's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Valentina Shevchenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shevchenko's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko tries to turn away and scramble out. Miesha Tate takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Valentina Shevchenko spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Low kick by Valentina Shevchenko to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Shevchenko.
It looks like Tate was hit by a bus!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
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!
Crisp uppercut by Shevchenko followed by a hard jab
Tate deflects the blows.
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
Deep breaths from Valentina Shevchenko who tries a hammer punch to Tate's ribs.
Tate blocks those punches
Tate is trying to counter now!
Tate gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Valentina Shevchenko! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Valentina Shevchenko doesn't defend herself!
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
Shevchenko tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Shevchenko's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Tate
Miesha Tate tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shevchenko is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Valentina Shevchenko looks to counter!
Valentina Shevchenko sits up and gets an arm around Tate's neck!
Tate pushes Valentina Shevchenko back to the ground.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
Miesha Tate tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tate is locking that leglock...
Shevchenko hyper-extended her left leg
That leglock looks tight...
Shevchenko is able to break the lock.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
Shevchenko tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
Tate is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
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 gets sloppy and Valentina Shevchenko tries to take advantage...
Shevchenko attempts a triangle from bottom! Miesha Tate slips out. Shevchenko quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Miesha Tate slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Miesha Tate was tooling Valentina Shevchenko for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Valentina Shevchenko lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Nice punches from Valentina Shevchenko.
Even nicer blocks from Tate.
Shevchenko showing excellent timing, blasts Miesha Tate with a right hand.
Great hook by Valentina Shevchenko! Miesha Tate is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Shevchenko is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
Valentina Shevchenko steps back and allows Tate to get back to her feet.
Back to the beginning! Miesha Tate is standing now.
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.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Miesha Tate tries to pass Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Miesha Tate passes momentarily but Valentina Shevchenko regains full guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Tate works on the ground with her fingers over Shevchenko's face
Shevchenko shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Deep breaths from Valentina Shevchenko who tries a hammer punch to Tate's ribs.
Tate blocks those punches
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Miesha Tate is looking to pass Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Miesha Tate gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Shevchenko
Shevchenko tries to move on the ground and shows Miesha Tate a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shevchenko's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Shevchenko
Miesha Tate isolates Valentina Shevchenko's left arm looking for an armbar...
Shevchenko Hyper-extended her left arm
Crippling lock!
Valentina Shevchenko manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Miesha Tate lost her dominant position.
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,
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Tate is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Tate is holding Valentina Shevchenko's right 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.
Miesha Tate keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Shevchenko tries to show some ground skills
Tate uses her strength to keep Tate at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Miesha Tate looks to counter!
Tate throws a few hammer fists to the face of Valentina Shevchenko
Blocked by Shevchenko.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Shevchenko launches a few weak punches
Tate blocks them effectively.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Miesha Tate isolates Valentina Shevchenko's left arm looking for an armbar...
That armbar looks tight...
Shevchenko struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
Shevchenko struggles to free herself
That armbar from Miesha Tate appears to be unbreakable
Tate secures the lock while Valentina Shevchenko refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Miesha Tate by Submission (armbar) at 0:59 Round 3
Statistics: Miesha Tate
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 6/9 (67%)
GnP strikes 21/31 (68%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 408 s
Statistics: Valentina Shevchenko
Punches 2/16 (12%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 401 s
Miesha brought A-Form here to get shit done. Big win.
Valentina Shevchenko doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Tate and Shevchenko move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Miesha Tate attempts a sweep single...
Valentina Shevchenko was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Tate misses a step and Valentina Shevchenko sees an opportunity to counter her!
Solid low kick from Valentina Shevchenko.
Tate deflects it.
Miesha Tate moves forward and launches a low kick.
Shevchenko blocks that.
Tate misses a step and Valentina Shevchenko sees an opportunity to counter her!
Shevchenko launches a flurry of punches
Tate slips out of danger.
Miesha Tate tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shevchenko won't budge, forcing Tate to pull guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Shevchenko tries to escape from the closed guard
Valentina Shevchenko any adventage in the ground.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Shevchenko tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Valentina Shevchenko fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Tate
Valentina Shevchenko launches a few punches to Tate
Tate holds Valentina Shevchenko's arms and blocks the punches!
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Tate
Tate 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 Tate's thigh
Tate checks that kick!
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Tate
Deep breaths from Miesha Tate who tries a hammer punch to Shevchenko's ribs.
That hit Shevchenko who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over 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.
Shevchenko is trying to counter now!
Valentina Shevchenko tries to free her leg
Miesha Tate moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
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.
Tate leads with a punch
Valentina Shevchenko evades but whiffs with a counter.
Miesha Tate closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Tate is holding Valentina Shevchenko's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Valentina Shevchenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Tate positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shevchenko's being punished here!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Miesha Tate hooks Shevchenko's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Shevchenko hyper-extended her leg
Tate is locking that Kneebar...
Valentina Shevchenko manages to kick Tate away and scrambles on top!
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Shevchenko tries to stand up!
Tate doesn't allow her!
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Miesha Tate overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
You can see the pain reflected in Shevchenko's eyes...
Shevchenko pulls her arm out of danger.
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around Shevchenko
She is not able to do it
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Shevchenko tries to stand up!
Tate doesn't allow her!
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Tate
Tate is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Tate tries to close her guard around Shevchenko
She succeeds!
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Tate is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
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
Miesha Tate was tooling Valentina Shevchenko for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Valentina Shevchenko lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Tate positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shevchenko's being punished here!
Shevchenko's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Valentina Shevchenko's Forehead
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Shevchenko tries to stand up!
Tate doesn't allow her!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Tate goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Shevchenko's eyes...
Valentina Shevchenko breaks the lock and pushes away Miesha Tate, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
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
Tate shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Shevchenko pushes Miesha Tate forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Shevchenko's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shevchenko's side.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Shevchenko's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shevchenko's side.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed 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,
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 Tate.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Valentina Shevchenko!
Tate ducks under...
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Shevchenko looks to be in very good shape.
Tate leads with a punch
Valentina Shevchenko evades but whiffs with a counter.
Valentina Shevchenko gets sloppy and Miesha Tate tries to take advantage...
Miesha Tate moves forward and launches a low kick.
Shevchenko blocks that.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A high kick from Valentina Shevchenko
falls short of the mark.
Tate is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Shevchenko is smart enough to block that one.
Tate is holding Valentina Shevchenko's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Valentina Shevchenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shevchenko's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko tries to turn away and scramble out. Miesha Tate takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Valentina Shevchenko spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Low kick by Valentina Shevchenko to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Shevchenko.
It looks like Tate was hit by a bus!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
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!
Crisp uppercut by Shevchenko followed by a hard jab
Tate deflects the blows.
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
Deep breaths from Valentina Shevchenko who tries a hammer punch to Tate's ribs.
Tate blocks those punches
Tate is trying to counter now!
Tate gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Valentina Shevchenko! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Valentina Shevchenko doesn't defend herself!
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
Shevchenko tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Shevchenko's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Tate
Miesha Tate tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shevchenko is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Valentina Shevchenko looks to counter!
Valentina Shevchenko sits up and gets an arm around Tate's neck!
Tate pushes Valentina Shevchenko back to the ground.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
Miesha Tate tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tate is locking that leglock...
Shevchenko hyper-extended her left leg
That leglock looks tight...
Shevchenko is able to break the lock.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
Shevchenko tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Shevchenko
Tate is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
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 gets sloppy and Valentina Shevchenko tries to take advantage...
Shevchenko attempts a triangle from bottom! Miesha Tate slips out. Shevchenko quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Miesha Tate slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Miesha Tate was tooling Valentina Shevchenko for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Valentina Shevchenko lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Nice punches from Valentina Shevchenko.
Even nicer blocks from Tate.
Shevchenko showing excellent timing, blasts Miesha Tate with a right hand.
Great hook by Valentina Shevchenko! Miesha Tate is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Shevchenko is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
Valentina Shevchenko steps back and allows Tate to get back to her feet.
Back to the beginning! Miesha Tate is standing now.
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.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Miesha Tate tries to pass Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Miesha Tate passes momentarily but Valentina Shevchenko regains full guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Tate works on the ground with her fingers over Shevchenko's face
Shevchenko shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Deep breaths from Valentina Shevchenko who tries a hammer punch to Tate's ribs.
Tate blocks those punches
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Miesha Tate is looking to pass Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Miesha Tate gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Shevchenko
Shevchenko tries to move on the ground and shows Miesha Tate a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shevchenko's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Shevchenko
Miesha Tate isolates Valentina Shevchenko's left arm looking for an armbar...
Shevchenko Hyper-extended her left arm
Crippling lock!
Valentina Shevchenko manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Miesha Tate lost her dominant position.
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,
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Tate is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Tate is holding Valentina Shevchenko's right 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.
Miesha Tate keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Shevchenko tries to show some ground skills
Tate uses her strength to keep Tate at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Miesha Tate looks to counter!
Tate throws a few hammer fists to the face of Valentina Shevchenko
Blocked by Shevchenko.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Shevchenko launches a few weak punches
Tate blocks them effectively.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Miesha Tate isolates Valentina Shevchenko's left arm looking for an armbar...
That armbar looks tight...
Shevchenko struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
Shevchenko struggles to free herself
That armbar from Miesha Tate appears to be unbreakable
Tate secures the lock while Valentina Shevchenko refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Miesha Tate by Submission (armbar) at 0:59 Round 3
Statistics: Miesha Tate
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 6/9 (67%)
GnP strikes 21/31 (68%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 408 s
Statistics: Valentina Shevchenko
Punches 2/16 (12%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 401 s
Miesha brought A-Form here to get shit done. Big win.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!