UFC Fight Night 156: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2
UFC Fight Night 156: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2

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UFC Fight Night 156: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2

2019
Movie
180 min
English

UFC Fight Night 156: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on August 10, 2019 at Antel Arena in Montevideo, Uruguay. A UFC Women's Flyweight Championship bout between current champion Valentina Shevchenko and former UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship challenger Liz Carmouche headlined the event. The pairing met previously under a regional promotion banner in 2010 with Carmouche winning the first bout via second-round TKO (doctor stoppage).

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Director: UFCGenres: Combat Sports, Mixed Martial Arts

Plot Summary

UFC Fight Night 156 featured a highly anticipated rematch for the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship between Valentina Shevchenko and Liz Carmouche. The event showcased a full card of professional mixed martial arts bouts, with the main event drawing significant attention from fans of the sport. The fight card also included other notable matchups across various weight classes.

Critical Reception

As a UFC Fight Night event, critical reception typically focuses on the quality of the fights, the performances of the athletes, and the overall viewing experience. Main event title fights often generate more discussion. For this specific event, the co-main event between Thiago Alves and Laureano Staropoli was a notable bout, while the main event saw Shevchenko defend her title.

What Reviewers Say

  • The main event saw Valentina Shevchenko successfully defend her title against Liz Carmouche in a rematch.

  • The co-main event delivered an exciting striking battle between Thiago Alves and Laureano Staropoli.

  • The event featured a mix of finishes and decision victories across the preliminary and main cards.

Google audience: Audience reception for UFC events is generally tied to the excitement of the fights and the outcomes of key matchups. Fans often discuss standout performances and controversial decisions.

Fun Fact

This event marked the second time Valentina Shevchenko and Liz Carmouche fought, with their first bout occurring in 2013 at UFC on Fox 8, where Shevchenko won by unanimous decision.

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