A. Shevchenko (center) is a Muay Thai champion with a kickboxing record of 39-1. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @valentinascevchenko
In one week, the UFC hired four new fighters to be part of its team after winning the Tuesday Night Series Contender program. On Tuesday night (26) two more athletes signed contracts with the president of Ultimate, Dana White: Antonina Shevchenko, sister of Valentina and Te Edwards.
In the last two weeks of the reality show, five fights ended in submission, and 14 of the 15 fights so far this season ended in knockouts. Three episodes have been broadcast so far.
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The older sister of Valentina Shevchenko, Antonina 'The Panther' beat Jaimelene Nievera by knockout at 3m22s of R2. The fight between the fighters was for flyweight. With the victory, Shevchenko signed a contract with Ultimate and joined Valentina in the UFC. They are the first sister duo to be part of the organization.
“This means a lot to me, I am very proud. We had brothers in the UFC and now we have two sisters,” said Valentina.
The other UFC fighter didn't even need to sweat to knock out Austin Tweedy. The fight ended 28 seconds from R1. Te Edwards managed to land his right hand on 'The Flash's face and ended the fight.
“Unless you have good head movement, that’s the result. I don't intentionally try to finish fights. I just have heavy hands. I just throw punches and people seem to sink,” Edwards said.
Contender Series Results
Antonina Shevchenko beat Jaimee Nievera by knockout at 3m22s of R2
Te Edwards defeated Austin Tweedy with knockout 28 seconds into R1
Josh Parisian beat Greg Rebello by knockout at 1m31s of R1
julian erosa derrotou Jamall Emmers with knockout at 1m10s of R2
jordan williams beat Tim Caron by knockout at 3m37s of R3
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