FORMER UFC WOMEN’S bantamweight champion Holly Holm was handed a second loss on the trot last night as Valentina Shevchenko claimed the main event in Chicago.
34-year-old Holm (10-2) shot to fame after dethroning Ronda Rousey by KO at UFC 193 last November, but followed up that result by losing her belt to Miesha Tate earlier this year.
The former boxer was expected to get back to winning ways against Kyrgyzstani kickboxer Shevchenko in the headline bout at UFC on Fox 20.
But, Shevchenko (13-2), fighting in the UFC for only the third time, upset the odds — scoring a unanimous 49-46 victory.
“I know I’m capable of more,” Holm said in the post-fight press conference. “I just need to believe in myself a little more.
I know I can do more than how I performed tonight. Valentina is really tough, we know that.
“It’s not like I haven’t been taught the right things but it just comes down to my performance and it wasn’t great tonight.”
UFC on FOX 20 results:
- Valentina Shevchenko def. Holly Holm via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
- Edson Barboza def. Gilbert Melendez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- Francis Ngannou def. Bojan Mihajlovic via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:34
- Felice Herrig def. Kailin Curran via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 1:59
- Eddie Wineland def. Frankie Saenz via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 1:54
- Darren Elkins def. Godofredo Pepey via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 30-26)
- Kamaru Usman def. Alexander Yakovlev via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-25)
- Michel Prazeres def. J.C. Cottrell via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
- Alex Oliveira def. James Moontasri via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-25)
- Jason Knight def. Jim Alers via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
- Luis Henrique def. Dmitrii Smoliakov via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 3:58
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As an Arsenal supporter Liverpool are the only top English team I wouldn’t begrudge a good run in Europe..that been said I’l b watching the showcase game
@Michael: Will you be watching the Arsenal v nobody cares or the soaps tomorrow?
@Griff: osterunds good side griff
@Griff: Well that was hilarious…….and yes as an arsenal supporter I will be watching…salty much?
If it’s half a exciting as the Spurs/Juve match last night it’ll be brilliant
@Mel Fitzpatrick: watch the other game that’s on tonight, that’ll be more entertaining I’d imagine.
To clarify, I’m not saying this’ll be dull, I’m just saying the other game is Real Madrid vs PSG
@Dave O Keeffe: what are you trying to say Davo?
@Jamie Smith: he was pretty clear
@Dave O Keeffe: I can’t believe you’ve implied so very clearly that the Liverpool game will be really dull
@Michael: just wait Micheal his next question will be “ I wonder who you support ? “
@Dave O Keeffe: Ah you’re right Dave but being a Liverpool follower ill have to watch this one. I’ll catch the highlights afterwards.
@The Family Guy: gobdaw
@Mel Fitzpatrick: hope you had fun. Definitely worth a watch for a Liverpool fan. A very good win
Just thrilled Robertson is playing if moreno was back in I think I’d have a meltdown, decent side porto but hopefully over the 2 legs we should get through.
@Gareth Fitzpatrick: only time Moreno should be on the pitch from now on is collecting the water bottles.
@Shaun Gallagher: agree 100% shaun he’s awful, or as we used to say years ago gank.
Think Liverpool can get manage a win here but theyll have to work very hard. Away goal will be important.
@2nd account: are 5 enough?
@Jamie Smith: might do
Get In. Good man Bobby.
Whack of another Istanbul is tangible. #6 very possible. Imagine the haters !
@England’s Envy: I doubt it very much
Anyone noticed how crap the commentary is on RTÉ?
That Liverpool midfield is shocking so far
@2nd account: what score is it mate ?
@Carl O Neill: 2-0 thankfully wouldn’t like to see my team lose
The commentary is absolutely crap on Rte.
@john cronin: Agree Houghton is brutal, Up the Reds though!!! Never forget Sevilla ha
Jaysis lads. The commentary on RTE is absolutely crap isn’t it?
The commentary on here is pretty crap too.
The commentary on Rte is absolutely crap
@John Cronin: no it’s not it’s top class so it is
The commentary on Rte is absolutely crap
@john cronin: 4 nil at this stage and RTE will probably still show the second leg, terrible how c rap that station has become
The commentary is absolutely crap on Rte
@the druid: what do you think of the commentary on rte?