Tag: Antonina Shevchenko

Shevchenko Explains Reason For Vocal Presence During Sister’s Fights

UFC Women’s Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko has explained why she’s so vocal from the corner during sister Antonina’s fights. There are two inevitabilities in an Antonina Shevchenko fight: one, a technical Muay Thai striking s…

UFC Women’s Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko has explained why she’s so vocal from the corner during sister Antonina’s fights. There are two inevitabilities in an Antonina Shevchenko fight: one, a technical Muay Thai striking style, and two, “HEYYYYYYY!” — That’s Valentina screaming, if it wasn’t clear… Whether a flush jab to the head, a kick…

Continue Reading Shevchenko Explains Reason For Vocal Presence During Sister’s Fights at MMA News.

Molly McCann: Well, I’m At Least Ready For One Shevchenko Sister

Molly McCann is ready to take on Shevchenko following her UFC London win, but not that one. One of the biggest winners of the night at UFC London last weekend was Molly McCann. She put away Hannah Goldy in the first round with a spinning elbow followed…

Molly McCann is ready to take on Shevchenko following her UFC London win, but not that one. One of the biggest winners of the night at UFC London last weekend was Molly McCann. She put away Hannah Goldy in the first round with a spinning elbow followed by strikes. The TKO was the second in…

Continue Reading Molly McCann: Well, I’m At Least Ready For One Shevchenko Sister at MMA News.

Molly McCann’s Direct Message to Miranda Maverick: ‘I’ll F*** You Wherever You Want to be F***ed’

Molly McCann‘Meatball’ Molly McCann had a near repeat of her spectacular spinning back elbow knockout of Luana Carolina in the UFC’s return to the O2 Arena on Saturday. With a minute left into the first round of her UFC London contest with Hannah Goldy, McCann landed her patented back elbow. While it didn’t knock out Goldy […]

Molly McCann

‘Meatball’ Molly McCann had a near repeat of her spectacular spinning back elbow knockout of Luana Carolina in the UFC’s return to the O2 Arena on Saturday.

With a minute left into the first round of her UFC London contest with Hannah Goldy, McCann landed her patented back elbow. While it didn’t knock out Goldy in the same fashion that it did Carolina, it rocked Goldy, opening her up to a series of strikes that would eventually put ’24K’ away. It was another explosive victory for Liverpool’s favorite fighting female.

Following her win, McCann called out Antonina Shevchenko, the sister of UFC’s flyweight world champion Valentina Shevchenko. Appearing at the UFC London post-fight press conference with her partner in crime Paddy Pimblett at her side, McCann provided some additional insight into her callout of the elder Shevchenko.

“So, I never call anyone out. That’s not fair for me to do, but when you talk about legacy, prestige, and honor, like who’s the best in the game and it’s Valentina. Am I Valentina ready yet? No. Am I Antonina ready? Let’s see. I believe I am. This isn’t like a diss. This isn’t like I think I’m going F-U everywhere. No, it’s not, but I genuinely think this is an amazing fight to have. 

“If I ever make it to Shevchenko, they’ll have the blueprint, but I’ll also have the blueprint because I’ll know how to beat her sis there. So with the greatest respect, I’ve said her name because I think she’s the best. So I would like you to tell her that I believe she is the best. That’s why I’m trying to challenge her for that.” 

Molly McCann Will Fight ‘Anywhere, Any Place, Any Time’

When asked about the fighters who have called her out, specifically Miranda Maverick, Molly McCann had a rather interesting message to send. 

“I’m not a hype train and neither is [Paddy]. We’re from hard-working cities. Blue collar working class. Woke up every day since we’ve ever been alive to chase this dream from where we are from. We will fight anywhere, any place, any time with whoever f***ing wants it. Miranda, if you wanna, I’ll f*** you wherever you want to be f***ed.”

It was an interesting choice of words, but Molly McCann was able to get her point across. Miranda Maverick bounced back from a two-fight losing streak with a win over Sabina Mazo in March. Similarly, Antonina Shevchenko also snapped a two-fight losing skid when she defeated Cortney Casey via split decision on July 9th.

Casey O’Neill Batters Antonina Shevchenko For Second Round Win – UFC Vegas 38 Highlights

Casey O'NeillGrappling exchanges and scrambles once more prove to be the kryptonite of Antonina Shevchenko — as Scottish prospect, Casey O’Neill maintains her undefeated record, scoring a late second round knockout victory over the Kyrgyzstan native on the preliminary card of UFC Vegas 38. Giving up position in an almost side control scramble following a busy […]

Casey O'Neill

Grappling exchanges and scrambles once more prove to be the kryptonite of Antonina Shevchenko — as Scottish prospect, Casey O’Neill maintains her undefeated record, scoring a late second round knockout victory over the Kyrgyzstan native on the preliminary card of UFC Vegas 38.

Giving up position in an almost side control scramble following a busy start, O’Neill eventually managed to establish full mount and laid waste with a series of hammer fists and ground strikes late in the second frame.

From her trio of Octagon walks, the 23-year-old Irvine native has now lodged three finishes. Improving to 8-0, O’Neill has now dispatched Shevchenko, Lara Procopio with a rear-naked choke, and in her Octagon bow, bested Shana Dobson with a second round knockout.

Below, catch the highlights from O’Neill’s eye-catching victory over Shevchenko.

Andrea Lee Submits Antonina Shevchenko With Second Round Armbar – UFC 262 Highlights

LeeHometown Texan favourite, Andrea ‘KBG’ Lee has snapped her three-fight slide under the UFC’s banner, scoring a buzzer-beating second round armbar with over Antonina Shevchenko during the preliminary section of UFC 262. Involved in largely a striking battle in the opening round, Lee got to work early in the second, scoring a pair of impactful […]

Lee

Hometown Texan favourite, Andrea ‘KBG’ Lee has snapped her three-fight slide under the UFC’s banner, scoring a buzzer-beating second round armbar with over Antonina Shevchenko during the preliminary section of UFC 262.

Involved in largely a striking battle in the opening round, Lee got to work early in the second, scoring a pair of impactful judo throws on Shevchenko, before assuming full mount momentarily.

Setting up a mounted triangle, Lee then transitioned to her back before attempting to create an angle to find the finish for the following three minutes and change.

Transitioning between a triangle and an armbar as Shevchenko, the elder sister of undisputed flyweight queen, Valentina Shevchenko defended well. Throwing up an armbar before the ten-second in-round warning, Lee eventually forced the tap from Shevchenko — scoring her first victory since June of 2019.

Below, catch the highlights from Lee’s armbar stoppage over Shevchenko.

Miranda Maverick Sets Her Sights On Both Shevchenko Sisters

After turning in a stellar performance against Gillian Robertson at UFC 260, it appears Miranda Maverick has her eyes set on the Shevchenko sisters. Featured on the main card of the giant UFC 260 Ngannou vs. Miocic II event, Miranda Maverick seized the…

After turning in a stellar performance against Gillian Robertson at UFC 260, it appears Miranda Maverick has her eyes set on the Shevchenko sisters. Featured on the main card of the giant UFC 260 Ngannou vs. Miocic II event, Miranda Maverick seized the opportunity in her debut performance and earned a dominant unanimous decision victory […]