In the C0-main event of UFC 231, Valentina Shevchenko outpointed former UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk in a five round technical fight to become the new UFC flyweight champion.
The fight lacked a bit of fireworks, as both women were technical throughout the fight. Valentina outsized Joanna and it was quite evident from the beginning. She outgrappled Joanna, outpointed her with size, attempted numerous takedown throughout the fight.
“It is more better for me to win the bout in this type of fight than any other opponent,” Shevchenko said, showing respect to her longtime rival.
The flyweight title was stripped off Nico Montano when she failed to make weight at UFC 226. Valentina Shevchenko has now improved t0 16-3 and is now on a two fight winning streak. meanwhile, Joanna has lost three of her past four, with all three defeats in championship fights.
Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Shevchenko’s victory over Jedrzejczyk at UFC 231.
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Asked if she'd be willing to give the first women's flyweight champion a title shot, Valentina Shevchenko says, "Who's that?"
Ice. Cold. #UFC231
— Alexander K Lee (@AlexanderKLee) December 9, 2018
Valentina Shevchenko could be your 125lb champion for a long, long time. That was an absolute masterclass. #UFC231
— Shaheen Al-Shatti (@shaunalshatti) December 9, 2018
It's a joy to watch Valentina Shevchenko fight, great technique, strenght, speed, sportmanship. She is martial arts. pic.twitter.com/LBb7c9lOvu
— Richard (@Amekia) December 9, 2018
Valentina Shevchenko is my favorite fighter who I also believe could have murdered someone completely unrelated to fighting.
— Kevin Seccia (@kevinseccia) December 9, 2018
Valentina Shevchenko @BulletValentina made one of the most briliant fight today. She used the 5 rounds and showed great abilities. Congratulations for the belt. Love to see U fighting.
— A.Cruz (@DaCruz74) December 9, 2018
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For a long time, Valentina Shevchenko was considered the uncrowned queen of 125. Now she has her crown. #UFC231
— Shaheen Al-Shatti (@shaunalshatti) December 9, 2018
Official scores to come, but it's safe to say Valentina Shevchenko is the UFC flyweight champion. She was in complete control, against one of the best fighters in the world.
Something tells me we're going to witness a lot of Shevchenko flyweight title fights over the years.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) December 9, 2018
if Chuck Norris and Valentina Shevchenko had a baby, humanity would have its first supreme Overlord capable of defeating Thanos. #UFC231
— MacMally🍀 (@MacMallyMMA) December 9, 2018
Valentina Shevchenko looks laser focused walking out. Very little emotion. Joanna Jedrzejczyk looked very emotional to me. Feels like we're watching history unfold in women's MMA. Such a marquee fight.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) December 9, 2018
Despite losing her title fight, Joanna Jedrzejczyk has passed Georges St-Pierre for the 4th-most significant strikes landed in UFC history.
She trails Max Holloway, Frankie Edgar and Michael Bisping#UFC231
— MMA By The Numbers (@NumbersMMA) December 9, 2018
Joanna Jędrzejczyk is the second best fighter in two weight classes. That has to be the most conflicting feeling.
— RJ Clifford (@RJcliffordMMA) December 9, 2018
Joanna Jedrzejczyk not being the invincible boogeyman she once was is STILL strange to me. #UFC231
— Robbie Fox (@RobbieBarstool) December 9, 2018
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