Twitter reacts to Shevchenko vs. Holm

Less than a year ago, Holly Holm was the UFC women’s bantamweight champion. By contrast, Valentina Shevchenko had been in the UFC for only seven months. And she was coming off a loss.

Holm was a big two or even three to one favorite. The thinking was that Shevchenko was a safe bet for Holm, as she did not have a ground game sufficient to expose the hole in The Preacher’s Daughter’s game. But on Saturday night Shevchenko used superior speed and a world-class Muay Thai game to beat Holm, winning every round but one on all three judges score cards.

And as always, Twitter reacted.

Shevchenko: My coach was shot and two days after he was in hospital he said don’t cancel the fight with Holm.

— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) July 24, 2016

I wouldn't want to fight either. #Holm is intense and #Shevchenko is scary. #UFCChicago

— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) July 24, 2016

https://twitter.com/MikeBohnMMA/status/757026867236831232

We've got your back, @HollyHolm!#UFCChicago pic.twitter.com/NCnQnqgUQP

— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) July 24, 2016

Here we go! #UFCChicago pic.twitter.com/ZBhFw2kyz3

— UFC (@ufc) July 24, 2016

Holly is so much bigger than her!

— James Vick (@JamesVickMMA) July 24, 2016

#UFCChicago Holm vs Shevchenko footwork: pic.twitter.com/dXMHGfa5JO

— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) July 24, 2016

Holly Holm wins R1, 10-9. About the round I expected. Shevchenko very good but not extremely active and very undersized here.

— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) July 24, 2016

Holly can't make her mind up if she is offensive or defensive. Must commit more.

— Bobby Razak (@bobbyrazak) July 24, 2016

1-1? The weight advantage helping Holm in the clinch…..will she fade?

— Coach JK (@John_Kavanagh) July 24, 2016

https://twitter.com/Patrick_Wyman/status/757032549931634688

Is #HollyHolm losing right now ? #UFCChicago

— Dennis Bermudez (@MenaceBermudez) July 24, 2016

IDGAF what anyone thinks or thought about this fight. I think it's great and I am so inspired and learning so much. These women are awesome

— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) July 24, 2016

Shevchenko confidence high. She's up 29-28 over Holm after three. Ohhh boy.

— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) July 24, 2016

https://twitter.com/jeffwagenheim/status/757034046706810880

People are booing…. Silly 'Bro MMA Fans'. #UFCChicago

— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) July 24, 2016

Blocked. But a beautiful counter spinning back-fist from @BulletValentina! #UFCChicago https://t.co/g1rAbZst32

— UFC (@ufc) July 24, 2016

Hmmm 3-1 valentina? Holm is at least 6" short with everything she throws, has the size and reach by can't seem to figure out her range.

— Coach JK (@John_Kavanagh) July 24, 2016

https://twitter.com/davedoylemma/status/757035650331709440

We're 3 minutes away from maybe never having Rousey-Holm 2. Pretty impressive.

— Guilherme Cruz (@guicruzzz) July 24, 2016

https://twitter.com/jeremybotter/status/757036484314607620

Valentina a completely different level, made the former champ look very ordinary. Expected much better hands from a boxing world champion?

— Coach JK (@John_Kavanagh) July 24, 2016

This division is bonkers.

— Dann Stupp (@DannStupp) July 24, 2016

https://twitter.com/BrianStann/status/757038781920784389

I won the first fight with @BulletValentina by UD… if I fight her again I will beat her again, this time very clean.#UFCChicago @joerogan

— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) July 24, 2016

OFFICIAL: Valentina Shevchenko defeated Holly by Unanimous Decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)