Twitter Reacts as Valentina Shevchenko Knocks Out Katlyn Chookagian at UFC 247
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Kyrgyzstani professional Mixed Martial Artist Valentina Shevchenko knocked out Katlyn Chookagian at UFC 247 in the Toyota Center, Houston on Sunday.
Shevchenko started the fight in a dominating fashion. Chookagian tried to attack Schevenko’s legs but Shevchenko managed to defend and counter-attack her opponent. The first round came to an end when an elbow from Shevchenko left a cut on Chookagian’s eyebrow.
Chookagian has a bad cut against Shevchenko after round 1. 😁❤️🙌🏼 #UFC247 pic.twitter.com/rC5Js9U4mb
— Mario Yamasaki (@refyamasaki) February 9, 2020
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Valentina Shevchenko brings out a thunderous wheel kick
The second round started with Chookagian bleeding. The best moment in the second round came when Shevchenko brought out a thunderous wheel kick. People on social media were in awe with the kick.
oh my god the sound that this Shevchenko kick makes 🤯 #UFC247 pic.twitter.com/v1skJngpLd
— Matt Sullivan (@msully_94) February 9, 2020
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This kick from Valentina Shevchenko is so satisfying to watch. 🔥🔥🔥#UFC247 pic.twitter.com/C5q2HvZX6n
— MMA India (@MMAIndiaShow) February 9, 2020
Just pure dominance. Can Shevchenko be anymore perfect?? Like she’s legit amazing at everything 👸🏻👸🏻 #UFC247 https://t.co/uxCh4aaDt2
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) February 9, 2020
Valentina Shevchenko did a spinning bottle cap challenge ono Katlyn Chookagian’s face in R2.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) February 9, 2020
When Valentina Shevchenko threw that wheel kick, the whole arena heard that #UFC247 pic.twitter.com/rsl9kb1rWC
— MMA India (@MMAIndiaShow) February 9, 2020
Shevchenko Knocks out Chookagian
Just over a minute into the third round, Shevchenko knocked out Katlyn Chookagian. With the win, she retained the UFC flyweight championship. The win brought out applause from fans within the arena as well as on social media.
Valentina Shevchenko wins via 3rd round TKO. She is incredible.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) February 9, 2020
Can the “Bullet” be stopped!?👑
❓Play matchmaker who would you pick to challenge for the UFC Flyweight Title next? #UFC247
Valentina Shevchenko (vs)….. pic.twitter.com/lNyFa0Q4Gp
— Mikey Thomas (@MikeyThomasMMA) February 9, 2020
Shevchenko completely demolishes Chookagian, taking crucifix position and ending it with strikes in the third.
Shevchenko looked tonight like a prime Matt Hughes who had elite kickboxing. She’s a nightmare for anyone in that weight class. The worst nightmare.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) February 9, 2020
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Running out of words to describe Valentina Shevchenko’s dominance.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) February 9, 2020
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👑 And Still UFC Flyweight Champ!
🇵🇪🇰🇬 Valentina Shevchenko (19-3)
def Katlyn Chookagian (3RD-TKO)The Tiger Muay Fighter is now riding a 5 Fight Win Streak and looks to be an UNSTOPPABLE force in the Flyweight Division! #UFC247 pic.twitter.com/pDciODNzwl
— Mikey Thomas (@MikeyThomasMMA) February 9, 2020