Antonina Shevchenko defeated Ji Yeon Kim via Unanimous decision
Even after her opponent came a bit over the weight limit, it didn’t stop Antonina from putting on a dominant performance in her UFC debut. Early on Antonina found her range and began to push Kim backwards with her Muay Thai pressure. Kim tried to box but had to over commit with every punch which left her susceptible for counter strikes. It took a while for Kim to get adjusted to the crisp striking of Antonina. Kim’s only highlight was when she staggered Antonina with her punch and made her move backwards there on. A clean and clear one sided victory for Antonina who could have won via TKO or KO but lacked the power in her strikes.
Kim eats a body kick, but lands a nice right against Shevchenko #TUFFinale pic.twitter.com/rknVqfwk0J
— UFC (@ufc) December 1, 2018
Octagon debut win ✅@AntoninaPantera #TUFFinale pic.twitter.com/se4Th5vPI8
— UFC (@ufc) December 1, 2018
Edmen Shahbazyan defeated Darren Stewart via Split Decision
A close fight call from the judges, but it seemed like controlled fight from Edmen’s corner. Nonetheless, Both the middleweights put every last ounce of their energy into the fight till the last second. Edmen’s quick transitions kept Darren always guessing and unable to make his way out of the pressure. Edmen made quick advancements in the first round with his excellent striking and put Darren in tight spots. Edmen continued the same game plan to push Darren back to the cage and take him down. In the final round, Darren began to adjust but was taken down and put to work again. The 21 year old Edmen remains undefeated as he successfully makes his UFC debut.
Stewart unloading in round 3! #TUFFinale pic.twitter.com/OIMPMp4j9a
— UFC (@ufc) December 1, 2018
And still undefeated!@EdmenShahbazyan #TUFFinale pic.twitter.com/sise6QdsnL
— UFC (@ufc) December 1, 2018
Pedro Munhoz defeated Bryan Caraway in Round 1
Macy Chiasson defeated Pannie Kianzad in Round 2 via Submission
Juan Espino defeated Justin Frazier in Round 1
Kamaru Usman def. Rafael dos Anjos via Unanimous Decision
