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Ex-UFC champion Holly Holm suffers shock defeat to Valentina Shevchenko

That’s back-to-back losses now for the woman who ended Ronda Rousey’s unbeaten record.

UFC Chicago Mixed Martial Arts Shevchenko connects with a right. Nam Y. Huh Nam Y. Huh

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.

UFC Chicago Mixed Martial Arts Holm leaves the arena having been beaten. Nam Y. Huh Nam Y. Huh

“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.”

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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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    Feb 14th 2018, 7:12 PM

    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

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    Feb 14th 2018, 7:17 PM

    @Michael: Will you be watching the Arsenal v nobody cares or the soaps tomorrow?

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    Feb 14th 2018, 7:18 PM

    @Griff: osterunds good side griff

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    Feb 14th 2018, 7:27 PM

    @Griff: Well that was hilarious…….and yes as an arsenal supporter I will be watching…salty much?

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    Feb 14th 2018, 6:51 PM

    If it’s half a exciting as the Spurs/Juve match last night it’ll be brilliant

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    Feb 14th 2018, 6:55 PM

    @Mel Fitzpatrick: watch the other game that’s on tonight, that’ll be more entertaining I’d imagine.

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    Feb 14th 2018, 7:03 PM

    To clarify, I’m not saying this’ll be dull, I’m just saying the other game is Real Madrid vs PSG

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    Feb 14th 2018, 7:06 PM

    @Dave O Keeffe: what are you trying to say Davo?

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    Feb 14th 2018, 7:17 PM

    @Jamie Smith: he was pretty clear

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    Feb 14th 2018, 7:19 PM

    @Dave O Keeffe: I can’t believe you’ve implied so very clearly that the Liverpool game will be really dull

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    Feb 14th 2018, 7:25 PM

    @Michael: just wait Micheal his next question will be “ I wonder who you support ? “

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    Feb 14th 2018, 7:28 PM

    @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.

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    Feb 14th 2018, 7:35 PM

    @The Family Guy: gobdaw

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    Feb 14th 2018, 9:56 PM

    @Mel Fitzpatrick: hope you had fun. Definitely worth a watch for a Liverpool fan. A very good win

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    Feb 14th 2018, 7:22 PM

    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.

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    Feb 14th 2018, 7:24 PM

    @Gareth Fitzpatrick: only time Moreno should be on the pitch from now on is collecting the water bottles.

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    Feb 14th 2018, 8:10 PM

    @Shaun Gallagher: agree 100% shaun he’s awful, or as we used to say years ago gank.

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    Feb 14th 2018, 7:26 PM

    Think Liverpool can get manage a win here but theyll have to work very hard. Away goal will be important.

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    Feb 14th 2018, 9:39 PM

    @2nd account: are 5 enough?

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    Feb 14th 2018, 9:41 PM

    @Jamie Smith: might do

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    Feb 14th 2018, 9:14 PM

    Get In. Good man Bobby.

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    Feb 14th 2018, 8:58 PM

    Whack of another Istanbul is tangible. #6 very possible. Imagine the haters !

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    Feb 14th 2018, 9:02 PM

    @England’s Envy: I doubt it very much

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    Feb 14th 2018, 9:00 PM

    Anyone noticed how crap the commentary is on RTÉ?

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    Feb 14th 2018, 7:59 PM

    That Liverpool midfield is shocking so far

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    Feb 14th 2018, 8:17 PM

    @2nd account: what score is it mate ?

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    Feb 14th 2018, 8:22 PM

    @Carl O Neill: 2-0 thankfully wouldn’t like to see my team lose

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    Feb 14th 2018, 8:16 PM

    The commentary is absolutely crap on Rte.

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    Feb 14th 2018, 8:18 PM

    @john cronin: Agree Houghton is brutal, Up the Reds though!!! Never forget Sevilla ha

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    Feb 14th 2018, 9:34 PM

    Jaysis lads. The commentary on RTE is absolutely crap isn’t it?

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    Feb 14th 2018, 9:44 PM

    The commentary on here is pretty crap too.

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    Feb 14th 2018, 8:22 PM

    The commentary on Rte is absolutely crap

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    Feb 14th 2018, 8:53 PM

    @John Cronin: no it’s not it’s top class so it is

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    Feb 14th 2018, 8:14 PM

    The commentary on Rte is absolutely crap

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    Feb 14th 2018, 9:19 PM

    @john cronin: 4 nil at this stage and RTE will probably still show the second leg, terrible how c rap that station has become

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    Feb 14th 2018, 8:17 PM

    The commentary is absolutely crap on Rte

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    Feb 14th 2018, 8:29 PM

    @the druid: what do you think of the commentary on rte?

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