The main event of the UFC on FOX 20 featured a top contender fight between Valentina Shevchenko and former UFC bantamweight world champion Holly Holm.
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Valentina Schechenko makes her way to the cage:
https://twitter.com/ufc/status/757027433442783232
“>@BulletValentina #UFCChicagopic.twitter.com/UwCFTdTF5o
— #UFCChicago (@ufc)
The Octagon awaits @BulletValentina#UFCChicagopic.twitter.com/UwCFTdTF5o
— #UFCChicago (@ufc) July 24, 2016
“>July 24, 2016
The former champion Holly Holm makes the walk:
https://twitter.com/ufc/status/757028352385396736
“>@HollyHolm #UFCChicagopic.twitter.com/6OxoJYFhan
— #UFCChicago (@ufc)
“I’m not here to participate, I’m here to dominate” – @HollyHolm#UFCChicagopic.twitter.com/6OxoJYFhan
— #UFCChicago (@ufc) July 24, 2016
“>July 24, 2016
The two fighters get their final instructors from the head referee:
https://twitter.com/ufc/status/757029789978890242
“>July 24, 2016
Holm lands a knockdown in the first round:
https://twitter.com/UFCONFOX/status/757030061304193024
Shevchenko attempts a huge spinning back fist, but it was blocked well by Holm:
https://twitter.com/ufc/status/757027433442783232
“>@BulletValentina! #UFCChicagohttps://t.co/g1rAbZst32
— #UFCChicago (@ufc)
Blocked. But a beautiful counter spinning back-fist from @BulletValentina! #UFCChicagohttps://t.co/g1rAbZst32
— #UFCChicago (@ufc) July 24, 2016
“>July 24, 2016
Official Result: Valentina Shevchenko defeated Holly by Unanimous Decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
About Holly Holm
TRAINING: It’s hard to describe a typical training day. I don’t feel like any of them are “typical.” Each day presents its own challenges. I run five days a week, spar twice a week, grapple 2-3 times per week and wrestle two times a week. Maybe some strength and conditioning in there somewhere depending on the day and I also do mitt work 3-4 times a week.
When and why did you start training for fighting? When I was 16, I liked cardio kickboxing for the workout. I did that for about a year and got very intrigued watching the sparring classes at the same gym (Winkeljohn’s Kickboxing). I started sparring and asked Mr. Winkeljohn to let me know when he thought I was ready to compete. I trained for a bit and had my first fight at 18 and I fell in love with the sport.
source: ufc.com
More About Valentina Shevchenko
Thoughts on opponent, Holly Holm? Holly is a sportsman and this will be a good fight. Never before have there been two women strikers like this matched.
TRAINING: My days leading up to this fight start early in the morning. Each day increases in intensity as we are now growing closer to the fight. During the preparation, we are working on striking and grappling every day. In the afternoon, I do additional conditioning outdoors. Some days I do grueling conditioning in nature outside of the gym.
source: ufc.com
