Post by The Sandman on Aug 13, 2021 19:18:58 GMT -5
Valentina Shevchenko looks like she's feeling the pressure.
Yuka Tsuji looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Valentina Shevchenko is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Shevchenko and The Vale Tudo Queen move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The Vale Tudo Queen throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Shevchenko throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The Vale Tudo Queen moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Shevchenko with a double overhooks!
Valentina Shevchenko seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Some counter punches against Yuka Tsuji
land while she's on her bicycle.
The two exchange wildly
Shevchenko is connecting with a few punches
The Vale Tudo Queen has a small cut in her Nose
Shevchenko studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Valentina Shevchenko is measuring The Vale Tudo Queen with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
The Vale Tudo Queen has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Yuka Tsuji tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shevchenko won't budge, forcing The Vale Tudo Queen to pull guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Valentina Shevchenko is looking to pass Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Valentina Shevchenko gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
As the fight continues it seems that Valentina Shevchenko is taking the best of the fight.
Shevchenko breaths deeply while on the ground
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Shevchenko sits over her knees and pushes away The Vale Tudo Queen's leg!
Valentina Shevchenko is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Valentina Shevchenko looks to mount Yuka Tsuji...
Valentina Shevchenko slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Valentina Shevchenko rolls Yuka Tsuji to her stomach and takes her back!
Shevchenko is in rear mount over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen has Shevchenko controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Shevchenko is unable to move under The Vale Tudo Queen control.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Shevchenko is in rear mount over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen has Shevchenko controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Shevchenko is unable to move under The Vale Tudo Queen control.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Valentina Shevchenko is looking to pass Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Valentina Shevchenko gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen launches a few weak punches
Shevchenko blocks them effectively.
The Vale Tudo Queen misses a step and Valentina Shevchenko sees an opportunity to counter her!
Valentina Shevchenko fakes some punches
The Vale Tudo Queen ties her up.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Valentina Shevchenko wants this win. She unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to The Vale Tudo Queen!
Valentina Shevchenko tries a hook to the body
and hits The Vale Tudo Queen ribs hard
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Shevchenko studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Shevchenko moves backwards and Yuka Tsuji is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Valentina Shevchenko tries a high kick!
The Vale Tudo Queen was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off her head!
The Vale Tudo Queen has a small cut in her Left cheek
Shevchenko decides to launch some tentative punches
Valentina Shevchenko takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Shevchenko seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Valentina Shevchenko moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
The Vale Tudo Queen is out! The Vale Tudo Queen is out! Valentina Shevchenko has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Winner is Valentina Shevchenko by KO (High kick) at 4:18 Round 1
Statistics: Valentina Shevchenko
Punches 10/12 (83%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 85 s
Statistics: Yuka Tsuji
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 85 s
Biggest favourite on the card did not disappoint. Unless you bet against her. Then I’m sure that waste of money would be dreadfully disappointing. That said, Yuka did reasonably well, defensively, even if the numbers don’t show it.
Yuka Tsuji looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Valentina Shevchenko is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Shevchenko and The Vale Tudo Queen move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The Vale Tudo Queen throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Shevchenko throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The Vale Tudo Queen moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Shevchenko with a double overhooks!
Valentina Shevchenko seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Some counter punches against Yuka Tsuji
land while she's on her bicycle.
The two exchange wildly
Shevchenko is connecting with a few punches
The Vale Tudo Queen has a small cut in her Nose
Shevchenko studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Valentina Shevchenko is measuring The Vale Tudo Queen with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
The Vale Tudo Queen has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Yuka Tsuji tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shevchenko won't budge, forcing The Vale Tudo Queen to pull guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Valentina Shevchenko is looking to pass Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Valentina Shevchenko gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
As the fight continues it seems that Valentina Shevchenko is taking the best of the fight.
Shevchenko breaths deeply while on the ground
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Shevchenko sits over her knees and pushes away The Vale Tudo Queen's leg!
Valentina Shevchenko is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Valentina Shevchenko looks to mount Yuka Tsuji...
Valentina Shevchenko slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Valentina Shevchenko rolls Yuka Tsuji to her stomach and takes her back!
Shevchenko is in rear mount over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen has Shevchenko controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Shevchenko is unable to move under The Vale Tudo Queen control.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Shevchenko is in rear mount over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen has Shevchenko controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Shevchenko is unable to move under The Vale Tudo Queen control.
Valentina Shevchenko is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Valentina Shevchenko is looking to pass Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Valentina Shevchenko gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen launches a few weak punches
Shevchenko blocks them effectively.
The Vale Tudo Queen misses a step and Valentina Shevchenko sees an opportunity to counter her!
Valentina Shevchenko fakes some punches
The Vale Tudo Queen ties her up.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Valentina Shevchenko wants this win. She unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to The Vale Tudo Queen!
Valentina Shevchenko tries a hook to the body
and hits The Vale Tudo Queen ribs hard
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Shevchenko studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Shevchenko moves backwards and Yuka Tsuji is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Valentina Shevchenko tries a high kick!
The Vale Tudo Queen was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off her head!
The Vale Tudo Queen has a small cut in her Left cheek
Shevchenko decides to launch some tentative punches
Valentina Shevchenko takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Shevchenko seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Valentina Shevchenko moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
The Vale Tudo Queen is out! The Vale Tudo Queen is out! Valentina Shevchenko has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Winner is Valentina Shevchenko by KO (High kick) at 4:18 Round 1
Statistics: Valentina Shevchenko
Punches 10/12 (83%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 85 s
Statistics: Yuka Tsuji
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 85 s
Biggest favourite on the card did not disappoint. Unless you bet against her. Then I’m sure that waste of money would be dreadfully disappointing. That said, Yuka did reasonably well, defensively, even if the numbers don’t show it.
