Post by The Sandmen on Aug 21, 2019 0:17:39 GMT -5
Rosi Sexton raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by Shevchenko while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Rosi Sexton and Valentina Shevchenko touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Valentina Shevchenko!
Sexton is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Valentina Shevchenko paws at Sexton.
Sexton swings ineffectively.
Rosi Sexton attempts a sweep single...
Rosi Sexton catches Valentina Shevchenko's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sexton.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Sexton is in closed guard... Shevchenko tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rosi Sexton!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to roll to his side and trap Valentina Shevchenko in his guard...
Valentina Shevchenko keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Valentina Shevchenko launches a few punches to Sexton
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
There is a small laceration on Rosi Sexton's Forehead
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to roll on the ground...
Shevchenko knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Valentina Shevchenko looks to counter!
Shevchenko tries to open up Rosi Sexton's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Sexton in the side of the head
There is a small laceration on Rosi Sexton's Forehead
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Valentina Shevchenko doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sexton grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Shevchenko struggles... Rosi Sexton is unable to take him down
Shevchenko is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Sexton's thigh
Sexton launches a hook to the body
Bang! Shevchenko stops that one with his ribs!
Hard blow to Shevchenko's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Rosi Sexton tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Valentina Shevchenko jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Shevchenko and Sexton circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shevchenko studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Valentina Shevchenko is measuring Sexton with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Rosi Sexton tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shevchenko goes down.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Shevchenko
Sexton tries to move to full mount
Sexton's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Shevchenko
Rosi Sexton tries to pass to half guard...
Valentina Shevchenko can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sexton looks to work from half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Shevchenko
Rosi Sexton tries to free his leg...
Shevchenko rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Valentina Shevchenko looks to mount Rosi Sexton...
Valentina Shevchenko slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Shevchenko tries to open up Rosi Sexton's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Sexton in the side of the head
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Shevchenko is moving on the ground...
Sexton tries to counter Shevchenko's moves on the ground.
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Shevchenko tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Valentina Shevchenko controls the situation despite Rosi Sexton efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko launches a few punches to Sexton's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sexton tries to cover his face,
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Sexton and Shevchenko circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rosi Sexton attempts a sweep single...
Rosi Sexton catches Valentina Shevchenko's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sexton.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Sexton tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shevchenko leans and gets Rosi Sexton's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Sexton tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shevchenko leans and gets Rosi Sexton's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Sexton tries to escape from the closed guard
Rosi Sexton any adventage in the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Rosi Sexton tries to better his position on the ground...
Shevchenko holds Rosi Sexton's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Sexton use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Valentina Shevchenko holds Rosi Sexton and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Sexton tries to escape from the closed guard
Rosi Sexton any adventage in the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Rosi Sexton shoots for a double leg takedown!
Valentina Shevchenko sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Shevchenko cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Sexton can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Rosi Sexton attempts a sweep single...
Rosi Sexton catches Valentina Shevchenko's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sexton.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Sexton is in closed guard... Shevchenko tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rosi Sexton!
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Valentina Shevchenko rolls Rosi Sexton to his stomach and takes his back!
Shevchenko is in rear mount over Sexton
Shevchenko tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sexton! Shevchenko has one hook in and keeps working!
Shevchenko is in rear mount over Sexton with one hook in
Sexton is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Shevchenko is in rear mount over Sexton with one hook in
Sexton is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Sexton holds Valentina Shevchenko's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko attempts to trap Rosi Sexton in his guard.
Valentina Shevchenko manages to switch to full guard.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Sexton tries to escape from closed guard...
Sexton struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Shevchenko
Rosi Sexton tries to pass Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Rosi Sexton passes momentarily but Valentina Shevchenko sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Sexton gets a good position on the ground. ..
Shevchenko holds Rosi Sexton arms and counters his opponent punches.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Rosi Sexton is looking to pass Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Rosi Sexton gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Shevchenko
Rosi Sexton tries to free his leg
Valentina Shevchenko moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Sexton decides to launch some tentative punches
Valentina Shevchenko takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Rosi Sexton tries to free his leg
Rosi Sexton uses some of his skill by jumping out of Shevchenko's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Sexton tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rosi Sexton rolls Valentina Shevchenko to his stomach and takes his back!
Sexton is in rear mount over Shevchenko
Rosi Sexton hovers above Shevchenko
Good punches to Shevchenko's body.
Hard blow to Shevchenko's mid-section, he seems hurt
Sexton is in rear mount over Shevchenko
Shevchenko has given his back to Rosi Sexton who is trying to get one hook in!
Rosi Sexton has one hook in!
Sexton is in rear mount over Shevchenko with one hook in
Sexton has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Shevchenko.
Nicely done! Sexton now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Sexton is in rear mount over Shevchenko with two hooks in
Sexton is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Shevchenko, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Sexton moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Sexton is in rear mount over Shevchenko with two hooks in
Sexton is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Shevchenko, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Shevchenko is holding his opponent arms defending well.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Sexton, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Rosi Sexton tries a hook to the body
and hits Shevchenko ribs hard
Bone shattering straight right hand from Valentina Shevchenko!
Sexton is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Sexton has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Valentina Shevchenko fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Sexton blocks and pushes his opponent.
Shevchenko misses a step and Rosi Sexton sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sexton is holding Valentina Shevchenko's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Valentina Shevchenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Sexton tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Shevchenko tries to escape from the full mount...
Rosi Sexton is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Rosi Sexton looks to mount Valentina Shevchenko...
Rosi Sexton slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Rosi Sexton tries to better his position on the ground...
Valentina Shevchenko tries to roll on the ground...
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Sexton
Shevchenko is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Valentina Shevchenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Sexton
Sexton doesn't stop bleeding.
Shevchenko is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Valentina Shevchenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Valentina Shevchenko looks to counter!
Shevchenko gets a good position on the ground. ..
Sexton holds Valentina Shevchenko arms and counters his opponent punches.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Sexton
Shevchenko is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Valentina Shevchenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Sexton
Shevchenko is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Valentina Shevchenko!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Sexton
Sexton is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Rosi Sexton for headbutt.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Shevchenko time to recover. Valentina Shevchenko seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Rosi Sexton's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rosi Sexton attempts a sweep single...
Rosi Sexton catches Valentina Shevchenko's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sexton.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Rosi Sexton continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shevchenko measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sexton's side.
Sexton ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Stand up! This is what Sexton's cornermen are shouting. Valentina Shevchenko is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
You can see Sexton's blood making stains in the mat.
Valentina Shevchenko launches a few punches to Sexton's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sexton tries to cover his face,
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Rosi Sexton is looking to pass Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Valentina Shevchenko has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Valentina Shevchenko can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Sexton is in closed guard... Shevchenko tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rosi Sexton!
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to roll to his side and trap Valentina Shevchenko in his guard...
Valentina Shevchenko rolls him over and takes his back!
Shevchenko is in rear mount over Sexton
You can see Sexton's blood making stains in the mat.
Sexton has Shevchenko controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Valentina Shevchenko throws a flurry of punches at Sexton...
A lot of them are hitting Sexton's face
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Sexton's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Shevchenko
Rosi Sexton is a bloody mess!
Shevchenko tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton is a bloody mess!
Rosi Sexton tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rosi Sexton creates enough space to control Valentina Shevchenko's leg.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Sexton
You can see Sexton's blood making stains in the mat.
Rosi Sexton attempts to move to full guard
Valentina Shevchenko keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rosi Sexton attempts to move to full guard
Valentina Shevchenko keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Sexton
Sexton doesn't stop bleeding.
Rosi Sexton tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Sexton
Shevchenko launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Sexton is covering himself! Shevchenko tries to force the situation and Sexton clumsily gives his back!
Shevchenko is in rear mount over Sexton
Sexton doesn't stop bleeding.
Sexton has Shevchenko controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Shevchenko is unable to move under Sexton control.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Rosi Sexton.
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Round 4
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Sexton studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton moves forward and launches a low kick.
Shevchenko blocks that.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Shevchenko moves backwards and Rosi Sexton is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Rosi Sexton shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Valentina Shevchenko is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sexton into his guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Sexton tries to escape from the closed guard
Rosi Sexton any adventage in the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Sexton is in closed guard... Shevchenko tries to roll on the ground!
Rosi Sexton uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sexton tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rosi Sexton looks to posture up and open Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Valentina Shevchenko has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Sexton tries to escape from closed guard...
Shevchenko waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rosi Sexton! He is reversed and nor Valentina Shevchenko is on half guard!
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to move to full guard
Valentina Shevchenko keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Sexton
Shevchenko tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Sexton from the side mount!
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rosi Sexton attempts to trap Valentina Shevchenko in his guard.
Valentina Shevchenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sexton doesn't stop bleeding.
Shevchenko and Sexton circle around the center of the cage.
Valentina Shevchenko takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Sexton avoids a dangerous strike from Shevchenko
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Rosi Sexton fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Shevchenko blocks that. He made it look easy!
Poorly executed technique. Valentina Shevchenko looks to counter!
Solid kick to the leg from Valentina Shevchenko
that visibly pains Sexton.
Rosi Sexton attempts a sweep single...
Valentina Shevchenko was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Rosi Sexton is a bloody mess!
Sexton steps backwards away from Valentina Shevchenko. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rosi Sexton can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rosi Sexton and Shevchenko engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Valentina Shevchenko is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rosi Sexton shoots for a double leg takedown!
Valentina Shevchenko sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Sexton is holding Valentina Shevchenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Valentina Shevchenko shows great balance while pushing away Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton fires an unorthodox punch to Shevchenko's torso
that hits its mark.
Sexton fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shevchenko sprawls and remains on his feet.
You can see Sexton's blood making stains in the mat.
Sexton moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Valentina Shevchenko checks the kick.
Sexton is holding Valentina Shevchenko's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Valentina Shevchenko shows great balance while pushing away Rosi Sexton
Poorly executed technique. Valentina Shevchenko looks to counter!
Quick hook by Valentina Shevchenko
Good shot! Sexton has reasons to be worried.
There is a small laceration on Rosi Sexton's Left cheek
Rosi Sexton tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shevchenko won't budge, forcing Sexton to pull guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Sexton
Sexton doesn't stop bleeding.
Shevchenko is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Valentina Shevchenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Sexton
Sexton doesn't stop bleeding.
Shevchenko tries to escape from the closed guard
Shevchenko succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Sexton
Shevchenko moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Sexton
Shevchenko throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rosi Sexton
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Rosi Sexton's Left cheek
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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A right hand from Valentina Shevchenko
makes Sexton stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Rosi Sexton's Right cheek
Rosi Sexton is a bloody mess!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Valentina Shevchenko fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Valentina Shevchenko fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Rosi Sexton! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Valentina Shevchenko fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Rosi Sexton! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Valentina Shevchenko moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Sexton doesn't stop bleeding.
Shevchenko moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Sexton's thigh!
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
You can see Sexton's blood making stains in the mat.
A punch from Valentina Shevchenko
grazes Sexton's left cheek.
You can see Sexton's blood making stains in the mat.
Sexton grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Shevchenko struggles... Rosi Sexton is unable to take him down
Shevchenko shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Rosi Sexton continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Valentina Shevchenko fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Rosi Sexton! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Rosi Sexton is a bloody mess!
Rosi Sexton attempts a sweep single...
Valentina Shevchenko was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sexton misses a step and Valentina Shevchenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Every time Rosi Sexton attempts to get inside
Shevchenko fires a low kick.
You can see Sexton's blood making stains in the mat.
Shevchenko showing excellent timing, blasts Rosi Sexton with a right hand.
Great hook by Valentina Shevchenko! Rosi Sexton is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Sexton has a small cut in his Nose
Shevchenko is standing while Sexton is on the ground on his back
Sexton doesn't stop bleeding.
Shevchenko launches a kick to Sexton's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Shevchenko is standing while Sexton is on the ground on his back
Rosi Sexton's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Valentina Shevchenko steps back and allows Sexton to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Rosi Sexton is standing now.
Sexton moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Valentina Shevchenko checks the kick.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Good leg kicks from Valentina Shevchenko.
Sexton winces a bit.
Sexton hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Rosi Sexton is a bloody mess!
Sexton and Shevchenko circle around the center of the cage.
You can see Sexton's blood making stains in the mat.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shevchenko showing excellent timing, blasts Rosi Sexton with a right hand.
Great hook by Valentina Shevchenko! Rosi Sexton is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Sexton's Right eye is beginning to swell
Shevchenko is standing while Sexton is on the ground on his back
Rosi Sexton launches an up-kick intended for Valentina Shevchenko's head...
Shevchenko leans out of the way.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Shevchenko is standing while Sexton is on the ground on his back
Rosi Sexton continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rosi Sexton launches an up-kick intended for Valentina Shevchenko's head...
Shevchenko leans out of the way.
Shevchenko is standing while Sexton is on the ground on his back
Rosi Sexton is a bloody mess!
Shevchenko moves backwards and gestures for Rosi Sexton to stand up.
Rosi Sexton is on his feet again.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Valentina Shevchenko can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shevchenko is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Valentina Shevchenko fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lightning fast low kick from Shevchenko!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough! The fight is over! Sexton was not intelligently defending himself!
Sexton hyper-extended his leg
Winner is Valentina Shevchenko by TKO (Low kick) at 4:17 Round 5
Statistics: Rosi Sexton
Punches 3/13 (23%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 7/18 (39%)
GnP strikes 3/8 (38%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 762 s
Statistics: Valentina Shevchenko
Punches 14/16 (88%)
Kicks 13/14 (93%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 24/34 (71%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 705 s
Not much was happening, and then Shevchenko was like, "Nahhh, Imma win this shit!" and shredded Sexton in one round. Round 5 was that one round.
Ferocious staredown by Shevchenko while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Rosi Sexton and Valentina Shevchenko touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Valentina Shevchenko!
Sexton is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Valentina Shevchenko paws at Sexton.
Sexton swings ineffectively.
Rosi Sexton attempts a sweep single...
Rosi Sexton catches Valentina Shevchenko's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sexton.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Sexton is in closed guard... Shevchenko tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rosi Sexton!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to roll to his side and trap Valentina Shevchenko in his guard...
Valentina Shevchenko keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Valentina Shevchenko launches a few punches to Sexton
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
There is a small laceration on Rosi Sexton's Forehead
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to roll on the ground...
Shevchenko knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Valentina Shevchenko looks to counter!
Shevchenko tries to open up Rosi Sexton's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Sexton in the side of the head
There is a small laceration on Rosi Sexton's Forehead
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Valentina Shevchenko doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sexton grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Shevchenko struggles... Rosi Sexton is unable to take him down
Shevchenko is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Sexton's thigh
Sexton launches a hook to the body
Bang! Shevchenko stops that one with his ribs!
Hard blow to Shevchenko's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Rosi Sexton tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Valentina Shevchenko jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Shevchenko and Sexton circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shevchenko studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Valentina Shevchenko is measuring Sexton with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Rosi Sexton tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shevchenko goes down.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Shevchenko
Sexton tries to move to full mount
Sexton's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Shevchenko
Rosi Sexton tries to pass to half guard...
Valentina Shevchenko can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sexton looks to work from half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Shevchenko
Rosi Sexton tries to free his leg...
Shevchenko rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Valentina Shevchenko looks to mount Rosi Sexton...
Valentina Shevchenko slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Shevchenko tries to open up Rosi Sexton's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Sexton in the side of the head
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Shevchenko is moving on the ground...
Sexton tries to counter Shevchenko's moves on the ground.
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Shevchenko tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Valentina Shevchenko controls the situation despite Rosi Sexton efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko launches a few punches to Sexton's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sexton tries to cover his face,
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Sexton and Shevchenko circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rosi Sexton attempts a sweep single...
Rosi Sexton catches Valentina Shevchenko's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sexton.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Sexton tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shevchenko leans and gets Rosi Sexton's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Sexton tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shevchenko leans and gets Rosi Sexton's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Sexton tries to escape from the closed guard
Rosi Sexton any adventage in the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Rosi Sexton tries to better his position on the ground...
Shevchenko holds Rosi Sexton's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Sexton use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Valentina Shevchenko holds Rosi Sexton and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Sexton tries to escape from the closed guard
Rosi Sexton any adventage in the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Rosi Sexton shoots for a double leg takedown!
Valentina Shevchenko sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Shevchenko cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Sexton can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Rosi Sexton attempts a sweep single...
Rosi Sexton catches Valentina Shevchenko's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sexton.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Sexton is in closed guard... Shevchenko tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rosi Sexton!
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Valentina Shevchenko rolls Rosi Sexton to his stomach and takes his back!
Shevchenko is in rear mount over Sexton
Shevchenko tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sexton! Shevchenko has one hook in and keeps working!
Shevchenko is in rear mount over Sexton with one hook in
Sexton is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Shevchenko is in rear mount over Sexton with one hook in
Sexton is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Sexton holds Valentina Shevchenko's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko attempts to trap Rosi Sexton in his guard.
Valentina Shevchenko manages to switch to full guard.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Sexton tries to escape from closed guard...
Sexton struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Shevchenko
Rosi Sexton tries to pass Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Rosi Sexton passes momentarily but Valentina Shevchenko sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Sexton gets a good position on the ground. ..
Shevchenko holds Rosi Sexton arms and counters his opponent punches.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Rosi Sexton is looking to pass Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Rosi Sexton gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Shevchenko
Rosi Sexton tries to free his leg
Valentina Shevchenko moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Sexton decides to launch some tentative punches
Valentina Shevchenko takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Rosi Sexton tries to free his leg
Rosi Sexton uses some of his skill by jumping out of Shevchenko's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Sexton tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rosi Sexton rolls Valentina Shevchenko to his stomach and takes his back!
Sexton is in rear mount over Shevchenko
Rosi Sexton hovers above Shevchenko
Good punches to Shevchenko's body.
Hard blow to Shevchenko's mid-section, he seems hurt
Sexton is in rear mount over Shevchenko
Shevchenko has given his back to Rosi Sexton who is trying to get one hook in!
Rosi Sexton has one hook in!
Sexton is in rear mount over Shevchenko with one hook in
Sexton has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Shevchenko.
Nicely done! Sexton now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Sexton is in rear mount over Shevchenko with two hooks in
Sexton is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Shevchenko, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Sexton moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Sexton is in rear mount over Shevchenko with two hooks in
Sexton is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Shevchenko, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Shevchenko is holding his opponent arms defending well.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Sexton, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Rosi Sexton tries a hook to the body
and hits Shevchenko ribs hard
Bone shattering straight right hand from Valentina Shevchenko!
Sexton is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Sexton has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Valentina Shevchenko fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Sexton blocks and pushes his opponent.
Shevchenko misses a step and Rosi Sexton sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sexton is holding Valentina Shevchenko's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Valentina Shevchenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Sexton tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Shevchenko tries to escape from the full mount...
Rosi Sexton is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Rosi Sexton looks to mount Valentina Shevchenko...
Rosi Sexton slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Rosi Sexton tries to better his position on the ground...
Valentina Shevchenko tries to roll on the ground...
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Sexton
Shevchenko is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Valentina Shevchenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Sexton
Sexton doesn't stop bleeding.
Shevchenko is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Valentina Shevchenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Valentina Shevchenko looks to counter!
Shevchenko gets a good position on the ground. ..
Sexton holds Valentina Shevchenko arms and counters his opponent punches.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Sexton
Shevchenko is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Valentina Shevchenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Sexton
Shevchenko is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Valentina Shevchenko!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Sexton
Sexton is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Rosi Sexton for headbutt.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Shevchenko time to recover. Valentina Shevchenko seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Rosi Sexton's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rosi Sexton attempts a sweep single...
Rosi Sexton catches Valentina Shevchenko's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sexton.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Rosi Sexton continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shevchenko measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sexton's side.
Sexton ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Stand up! This is what Sexton's cornermen are shouting. Valentina Shevchenko is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
You can see Sexton's blood making stains in the mat.
Valentina Shevchenko launches a few punches to Sexton's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sexton tries to cover his face,
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Rosi Sexton is looking to pass Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Valentina Shevchenko has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Valentina Shevchenko can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Sexton is in closed guard... Shevchenko tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rosi Sexton!
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to roll to his side and trap Valentina Shevchenko in his guard...
Valentina Shevchenko rolls him over and takes his back!
Shevchenko is in rear mount over Sexton
You can see Sexton's blood making stains in the mat.
Sexton has Shevchenko controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Valentina Shevchenko throws a flurry of punches at Sexton...
A lot of them are hitting Sexton's face
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Sexton's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Shevchenko
Rosi Sexton is a bloody mess!
Shevchenko tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton is a bloody mess!
Rosi Sexton tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rosi Sexton creates enough space to control Valentina Shevchenko's leg.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Sexton
You can see Sexton's blood making stains in the mat.
Rosi Sexton attempts to move to full guard
Valentina Shevchenko keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rosi Sexton attempts to move to full guard
Valentina Shevchenko keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Sexton
Sexton doesn't stop bleeding.
Rosi Sexton tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Sexton
Shevchenko launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Sexton is covering himself! Shevchenko tries to force the situation and Sexton clumsily gives his back!
Shevchenko is in rear mount over Sexton
Sexton doesn't stop bleeding.
Sexton has Shevchenko controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Shevchenko is unable to move under Sexton control.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Rosi Sexton.
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Round 4
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Sexton studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton moves forward and launches a low kick.
Shevchenko blocks that.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Shevchenko moves backwards and Rosi Sexton is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Rosi Sexton shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Valentina Shevchenko is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sexton into his guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Sexton tries to escape from the closed guard
Rosi Sexton any adventage in the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Sexton is in closed guard... Shevchenko tries to roll on the ground!
Rosi Sexton uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sexton tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rosi Sexton looks to posture up and open Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Valentina Shevchenko has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Sexton tries to escape from closed guard...
Shevchenko waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rosi Sexton! He is reversed and nor Valentina Shevchenko is on half guard!
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to move to full guard
Valentina Shevchenko keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Sexton
Shevchenko tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Sexton from the side mount!
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rosi Sexton attempts to trap Valentina Shevchenko in his guard.
Valentina Shevchenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sexton doesn't stop bleeding.
Shevchenko and Sexton circle around the center of the cage.
Valentina Shevchenko takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Sexton avoids a dangerous strike from Shevchenko
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Rosi Sexton fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Shevchenko blocks that. He made it look easy!
Poorly executed technique. Valentina Shevchenko looks to counter!
Solid kick to the leg from Valentina Shevchenko
that visibly pains Sexton.
Rosi Sexton attempts a sweep single...
Valentina Shevchenko was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Rosi Sexton is a bloody mess!
Sexton steps backwards away from Valentina Shevchenko. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rosi Sexton can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rosi Sexton and Shevchenko engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Valentina Shevchenko is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rosi Sexton shoots for a double leg takedown!
Valentina Shevchenko sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Sexton is holding Valentina Shevchenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Valentina Shevchenko shows great balance while pushing away Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton fires an unorthodox punch to Shevchenko's torso
that hits its mark.
Sexton fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shevchenko sprawls and remains on his feet.
You can see Sexton's blood making stains in the mat.
Sexton moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Valentina Shevchenko checks the kick.
Sexton is holding Valentina Shevchenko's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Valentina Shevchenko shows great balance while pushing away Rosi Sexton
Poorly executed technique. Valentina Shevchenko looks to counter!
Quick hook by Valentina Shevchenko
Good shot! Sexton has reasons to be worried.
There is a small laceration on Rosi Sexton's Left cheek
Rosi Sexton tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shevchenko won't budge, forcing Sexton to pull guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Sexton
Sexton doesn't stop bleeding.
Shevchenko is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Valentina Shevchenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over Sexton
Sexton doesn't stop bleeding.
Shevchenko tries to escape from the closed guard
Shevchenko succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Valentina Shevchenko is in open guard over Sexton
Shevchenko moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Sexton
Shevchenko throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rosi Sexton
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Rosi Sexton's Left cheek
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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A right hand from Valentina Shevchenko
makes Sexton stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Rosi Sexton's Right cheek
Rosi Sexton is a bloody mess!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Valentina Shevchenko fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Valentina Shevchenko fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Rosi Sexton! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Valentina Shevchenko fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Rosi Sexton! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Valentina Shevchenko moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Sexton doesn't stop bleeding.
Shevchenko moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Sexton's thigh!
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
You can see Sexton's blood making stains in the mat.
A punch from Valentina Shevchenko
grazes Sexton's left cheek.
You can see Sexton's blood making stains in the mat.
Sexton grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Shevchenko struggles... Rosi Sexton is unable to take him down
Shevchenko shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Rosi Sexton continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Valentina Shevchenko fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Rosi Sexton! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Rosi Sexton is a bloody mess!
Rosi Sexton attempts a sweep single...
Valentina Shevchenko was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sexton misses a step and Valentina Shevchenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Every time Rosi Sexton attempts to get inside
Shevchenko fires a low kick.
You can see Sexton's blood making stains in the mat.
Shevchenko showing excellent timing, blasts Rosi Sexton with a right hand.
Great hook by Valentina Shevchenko! Rosi Sexton is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Sexton has a small cut in his Nose
Shevchenko is standing while Sexton is on the ground on his back
Sexton doesn't stop bleeding.
Shevchenko launches a kick to Sexton's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Shevchenko is standing while Sexton is on the ground on his back
Rosi Sexton's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Valentina Shevchenko steps back and allows Sexton to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Rosi Sexton is standing now.
Sexton moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Valentina Shevchenko checks the kick.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Good leg kicks from Valentina Shevchenko.
Sexton winces a bit.
Sexton hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Rosi Sexton is a bloody mess!
Sexton and Shevchenko circle around the center of the cage.
You can see Sexton's blood making stains in the mat.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shevchenko showing excellent timing, blasts Rosi Sexton with a right hand.
Great hook by Valentina Shevchenko! Rosi Sexton is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Sexton's Right eye is beginning to swell
Shevchenko is standing while Sexton is on the ground on his back
Rosi Sexton launches an up-kick intended for Valentina Shevchenko's head...
Shevchenko leans out of the way.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Shevchenko is standing while Sexton is on the ground on his back
Rosi Sexton continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rosi Sexton launches an up-kick intended for Valentina Shevchenko's head...
Shevchenko leans out of the way.
Shevchenko is standing while Sexton is on the ground on his back
Rosi Sexton is a bloody mess!
Shevchenko moves backwards and gestures for Rosi Sexton to stand up.
Rosi Sexton is on his feet again.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Valentina Shevchenko can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shevchenko is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Valentina Shevchenko fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lightning fast low kick from Shevchenko!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough! The fight is over! Sexton was not intelligently defending himself!
Sexton hyper-extended his leg
Winner is Valentina Shevchenko by TKO (Low kick) at 4:17 Round 5
Statistics: Rosi Sexton
Punches 3/13 (23%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 7/18 (39%)
GnP strikes 3/8 (38%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 762 s
Statistics: Valentina Shevchenko
Punches 14/16 (88%)
Kicks 13/14 (93%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 24/34 (71%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 705 s
Not much was happening, and then Shevchenko was like, "Nahhh, Imma win this shit!" and shredded Sexton in one round. Round 5 was that one round.
