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RE: Am I a chauvinist? I really didn’t enjoy the Shevchenko vs. Cachoeira fight

in #ufc7 years ago

Really happy to see some UFC fans on Steemit. Being a long-time fan, I did find a lot of things about this fight off-putting. Svechenko is a top fighter, she barely lost to Nunes both times, and is incredibly skilled. This newbie just got pounded and was completely mismatched, maybe it was more economical to bring in a local which would also have more appeal to Brazil? Topped with Yamasaki's judging who missed the first tap, and not stopping it after the savage beating, it was just a giant misstep for UFC. While new fighters deserve a shot, she deserves and desires to fight an adequate opponent. It was just a letdown...they happen quite often in UFC...but when the fights are good ...they are fire...nothing's perfect. Followed!

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Yes I think Priscila was on the card because she was Brazilian and it was in Brazil. It was an opportunity to showcase her talent. I believe her original opponent dropped out, I'm surprised the UFC put her in with someone as seasoned as Valentina.

It doesn't help that Yamasaki is Brazilian too. I think that influenced him and he felt the pressure not to stop the fight too early. Unfortunately it went the other way, he let it go on too long.

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