A massive, scary-looking head kick KO gave Valentina Shevchenko the first defense of her flyweight title at UFC 238 — see how the pros reacted!
Valentina Shevchenko made the first defense of her flyweight title at UFC 238 on Saturday. And she made a statement in the process. Taking on Jessica ‘Evil’ Eye, it was Shevchenko unleashing a decidedly evil-looking headkick in the second round. Shin hit dome, and Eye hit the canvas. Her title hopes evaporated like a cloud of smoke. Luckily, she was able to leave the octagon under her own power, the but finish sounded like she had been hit by a bat.
Post fight, Shevchenko called the women’s flyweight division the future of female fighting. It may very well be, but there’s a big question as to who will challenge her in the future. Katlin Chookagian has made a case, and defeated Joanne Calderwood earlier in the night. But does anyone really see ‘Bullet’ having more trouble with Chookagian than Eye?
There’s also the winner of Liz Carmouche vs. Roxanne Modafferi. Carmouche holds a win over Shevchenko from a previous encounter, up a weight class. Modafferi holds a win over Valentina’s sister.
Story lines sell, and either fighter could jump the line with a win over the other.
For now, though, here’s your reaction to the UFC 238 co-main event!
— Streetfight Bancho (@streetfitebanch) June 9, 2019
Eye is still lying on the mat.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) June 9, 2019
Anyone notice Bruce Buffer’s total non-reaction on the corner-cam? Like “Meh, I see decapitations every day”
— Jimmy Smith (@jimmysmithmma) June 9, 2019
Keep the men’s flyweight division and add Valentina
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) June 9, 2019
@BulletValentina is a straight savage! 🔥 https://t.co/d7Px9YcC1o
— Kai Kara France (@kaikarafrance) June 9, 2019
Omg I think I just became a pacifist 😔 that was rough to watch
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) June 9, 2019
Hopefully it wasnt as bad as it looked
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) June 9, 2019
Glad she’s ok, as much as we all love a good KO, I hate to see anyone get seriously hurt from one
— Vinc Pichel (@FromHellPichel) June 9, 2019
#ufc238 Valentina Crop Copped Her…… her coach didn’t even celebrate 😬 I hope Jessica is Ok
— Terrion Flash Ware (@flashmma) June 9, 2019
From another great
Congratulations @bulletvalentina on a spectacular performance. You are an amazing martial artist. God bless.
🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Parabéns @bulletvalentina por um desempenho espetacular. Você é um incrível artista marcial. Deus abençoe. pic.twitter.com/wuZgUm1gD5— Cris Cyborg on Youtube (@criscyborg) June 9, 2019
Devonte?
Jesus Devonte Christ https://t.co/UeMdU6TGXb
— Luis Antonio Pena (@violentbobross) June 9, 2019
Scary indeed
That was one of the most brutal KO’s I have ever seen live. That was scary and I hope Jessica is ok. Damn. #UFC238
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) June 9, 2019
God damn. #UFCChicago
— éS (@EricSpicely) June 9, 2019
That about sums it up…
Fuck!!
— Brian Ortega (@BrianTcity) June 9, 2019
Holy. Fuck!! 😳😳😳#UFC238
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) June 9, 2019
