Krzysztof Jotko defeated Alen Amedovski via Unanimous Decision
Roxanne Modafferi defeated Antonina Shevchenko via Split Decision
Roxanne Modafferi’s vast MMA experience helped her prevail against the heavy favourite and undefeated Antonina Shevchenko to secure a split decision win. It was the biggest win of her career against an experienced Muay Thai fighter and ace striker but after the first round it was clear that Modafferi’ striking was no match and she had to rely on her grappling skills to outwork Antonina. Modafferi was on the receiving end of some solid strikes from Antonina in the opening round but the veteran stayed put and weathered the storm. After scoring her first take down Modaferri put Antonina in dangerous position but unfortunately ran out of time. The second round was all Modaferri displaying her superior grappling skills as Antonina struggled to keep Modaferri off her and go back to her game plan. Antonina came back strong in the third round, but got easily taken down twice and could not keep Modaferri away with her striking.
Late mount for @Roxyfighter #UFCStPetersburg pic.twitter.com/284G3XjX1t
— UFC (@ufc) April 20, 2019
Some urgency by @AntoninaPantera!#UFCStPetersburg pic.twitter.com/THQxuKoul1
— UFC (@ufc) April 20, 2019
Sweep ➡️ mount by @RoxyFighter 👀#UFCStPetersburg pic.twitter.com/FYAo0itlDs
— UFC (@ufc) April 20, 2019
"The Happy Warrior" @RoxyFighter pulls off the SD win at #UFCStPetersburg pic.twitter.com/ePj4J2sOjl
— UFC (@ufc) April 20, 2019
Sergei Pavlovich defeated Marcelo Golm via TKO in Round 1
Islam Makhachev defeated Arman Tsarukyan via Unanimous Decision
The main event between Alistair Overeem and Alexey Oleynik set a record for second highest combined fight experience between two fighters at 131 fights, but that could not match up to the combined fight experience of Jeremy Horn & Nate Marquardt at 135 fights when they fought at UFC 81. Right off the opening seconds, Alexey Oleynik pulled a guard and lured Overeem into his ground game, but the former title challenger scrambled back to his feet where Oleynik once again surprised him with this wild haymakers as Overeem covered up against the cage. After weathering the initial storm, Overeem crushed Oleynik with his knees in the clinch position. The Russian had no answer and crumbled as Overeem landed heavy blows from the top.
KNEES by @AlistairOverem! pic.twitter.com/Rj9OsIaU4X
— UFC (@ufc) April 20, 2019
#TheReem with the first round finish!@AlistairOvereem #UFCStPetersburg pic.twitter.com/T6r1f3WcoP
— UFC (@ufc) April 20, 2019
