From South Korea, Velvet is known to fight with a demeanor that's as understated as it is powerful. Standing at an alluring 5'6" and weighing a lean 120 pounds, she turns quiet strength into an art form. Her shy smile belies her skills, she fights with a sense of grace, avoiding conflict whenever possible. She knows that sometimes, the quietest fighters can leave the loudest impact. Steel yourselves for intense and unsettling energy. From Yemanzhelinsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union, I present to you, Irina Shayk! A force of sheer violence, with a touch of the unpredictable. She stands at a towering 5'10" and weighs in at a lithe 121 pounds, with a ferocity that knows no bounds! Irina's taking us on a journey into the depths of hell! "Rawrrrr!!" Irina Shayk screams at her opponent as she stomps around the cage. "I'll rip your Goddamn spine out!" She throws her head back and laughs like a maniac! Velvet looks at her adversary and whispers, "No need for all the hype, let's just do our best." She blushes and turns away from her opponent, it's a strange way to express confidence. This is the first time these two have meet inside the cage. According to the betting statistics I've seen, Irina is the fighter that'll win tonight. Irina Shayk comes with a 9 fight winning streak. Velvet comes with a 3 fight winning streak. The referee of the bout is Lena Gercke. ========================================= Round 1 ========================================= Velvet has some choice words for her opponent, "Hey, Irina Shayk! Can we talk about this? Or maybe you can talk, and I'll just listen. I'm fine with that. Thanks." Velvet fakes a punch and shoots a takedown! Irina didn't see that coming and has been put on the ground! Velvet is in open guard over Irina. Velvet tries to improve her position. She frees a leg. Velvet is in half guard over Irina. Irina Shayk works on the ground with her fingers over Velvet's face. Irina seems to have encountered an eye! What a classless move! I'll be crossing Irina off my Christmas list! Is she blind? Lena Gercke didn't see that foul. Velvet is in half guard over Irina. What the hell is Irina Shayk up to? She's moving around on the canvas and positioning herself... Damn! Brutal headbutt from Irina! Is this the kind of fighting the unaffiliated endorses? Is someone paying Lena Gercke to look the other way? She totally ignored that foul! The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round Velvet is in half guard over Irina. Irina Shayk attempts to move to full guard. Irina manages to switch to full guard. Velvet is in open guard over Irina. Irina Shayk is trying to close her guard around Velvet. "Uhhh Velvet...ughh...get off me..." Irina succeeds in her attempt, I think Velvet looks worried. The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round Velvet is in closed guard over Irina. Velvet is in closed guard, as Irina Shayk tries to roll on the ground. Velvet uses her leg to keep her position on the ground. Irina misses a step and Velvet sees an opportunity to counter her... Velvet tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard. Irina leans in and grabs Velvet's arms as she brings her to the ground again. Velvet is in closed guard over Irina. Velvet tries to escape from the closed guard... Irina waits for a moment and then tries to roll! Too late for Velvet! She's reversed and now Irina is on half guard! Irina Shayk is in half guard over Velvet. Irina Shayk tries to free her leg...she's trying to get away from Velvet. Yes! Irina moves to side mount. Irina Shayk is in a side mount over Velvet. Irina Shayk is holding Velvet by the hair and looking for angles... Velvet covers herself and blocks a powerful knee by her opponent! Irina clumsily fails here and it's time for Velvet to fight back... The unaffiliated fans are cheering Velvet on as she tries to get back to her feet... Oh my! Velvet isn't going anywhere! That's a nasty shove from Irina to keep her on the ground. Irina Shayk is in a side mount over Velvet. Irina breathes deeply while on the ground. She's gulping down huge mouthfuls of oxygen. Irina Shayk is in a side mount over Velvet. Irina Shayk looks to pass to mount... Irina slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! This is a tough spot for Velvet. Irina Shayk is in full mount position over Velvet. Velvet looks like she's done. Her chest is heaving as she tries to catch her breath. Velvet tries to roll to her side and trap Irina Shayk in her guard... Irina keeps good control and remains in full mount. Irina Shayk is in full mount position over Velvet. What the hell is Velvet up to? She's moving around on the canvas and positioning herself... Damn! Brutal headbutt from Velvet! Is this the kind of fighting the Velvet and Friends endorses? Is she blind? Lena Gercke didn't see that foul. Irina Shayk is in full mount position over Velvet. Irina Shayk attempts to keep her position while looking to perhaps begin a hard pounding session... Irina controls the situation despite Velvet's efforts of escaping from the full mount. Irina Shayk is in full mount position over Velvet. Velvet tries to roll to her side and get to half guard... Irina rolls Velvet to her stomach and takes her back! Oh boy, Velvet's breasts are being pushed into the ground! The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round Irina is in rear mount over Velvet. Hang on a second folks, it looks like Irina Shayk is trying to inflict a crotch claw on Velvet. Is the referee blind? Come on! That move isn't legal! Irina has her hand between Velvet's thighs and is grinning as she digs her fingers in. Lena Gercke didn't see the foul! Irina is in rear mount over Velvet. Velvet has given herself away to Irina Shayk, who's trying to get one hook in! Irina has one hook in! Irina is in rear mount over Velvet with one hook in. Velvet has to try and use some of her skills to escape safely from this position... Velvet's unable to find a way to escape from this. Irina tries to get some advantage after her opponent misses a move... Irina Shayk throws her leg over Velvet's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Irina's rear naked choke attempt! Velvet frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Irina and ends up on top! Now that is skill! Turning defense into offense! Lena Gercke has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters, "Come on ladies. This is a fight not a slumber party!" Both fighters want to continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision. Irina and Velvet glare at each other as they prepare to continue the fight. A solid combination from Velvet. Velvet mostly hits air. Poorly executed technique from Velvet. Irina looks to counter... Irina Shayk launches a furious hook! That hits Velvet's chin like a wrecking ball! Velvet loses balance and goes to the mat. It's going to be hard for Velvet to look at herself in a mirror tomorrow. Her Chin is swelling up big time. Velvet has been opened up by Irina...the Velvet and Friends fighter is bleeding heavily. That's an ugly looking wound. Irina is standing while Velvet is on the ground on her back. Irina Shayk tries a soccer kick to Velvet's head! Awful hit! Velvet is in trouble! That sounded just sick. Yeow! It looks like Velvet's Right eye is beginning to swell. But it doesn't seem to be concerning her at the moment. She's going to keep fighting. There's a vicious laceration on Velvet's Right eye. It looks as if it's hurt her. I doubt she can continue. Irina is standing while Velvet is on the ground on her back. Velvet is trying to get back onto her feet. Oh! There's a push from Irina and Velvet is still on the canvas, "You just don't know when to quit, do you? Fine by me. I'll keep knocking you down until there's nothing left but a broken mess on the floor." Irina is standing while Velvet is on the ground on her back. Velvet is on her back..Irina Shayk is measuring her for an elbow drop... What the--Velvet just blocked that elbow drop. This Korean native is showing some fantastic defensive skills. Time for Velvet to get upright again. She's breathing heavily, her gravity defying breasts heaving as she readies herself. A bone shattering straight right hand from Irina Shayk! It connects! Velvet's going to have a big headache after that blow! There's a vicious laceration on Velvet's Left cheek. It looks as if it's hurt her. I doubt she can continue. Irina Shayk jumps over Velvet and tries to grapple. Irina pushes Velvet against the cage in a plum position! We're trading sweat here, folks. These two ladies are locked together in a clinch. Irina Shayk tries to shrug her way out of the clinch. Irina Shayk circles out and slips free of Velvet's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position. The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round A bunch of leg kicks from Velvet. All those kicks are blocked by Irina. Velvet clumsily fails here and it's time for Irina to fight back... Irina Shayk moves to attack! Devastating move! Irina delivers a knee that wrecks Velvet! Oh my God, that must have hurt. Erk...someone call for a makeup artist! Velvet's Mouth is going to need some help! I can see some bruising coming up. Irina has opened Velvet up! It looks like blood is starting to flow from Velvet's Mouth. Irina Shayk is holding Velvet's right leg. Velvet should never have got herself in this spot, Irina is trying to take her down. Velvet loses her balance and goes to the ground. Irina Shayk is in a side mount over Velvet. Velvet continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision. Referee Lena Gercke is watching that bleeding out of the corner of her eye, she may be looking at stopping this match soon. Irina's taking this opportunity to rest. Irina Shayk is in a side mount over Velvet. Irina Shayk looks to pass to mount... Irina slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! This is a tough spot for Velvet. The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. Referee Lena Gercke tells the fighters to go to their corners. Irina is the winner of this round. She raises her fist in the air and the crowd respond with cheers. ========================================= Round 2 ========================================= This fight is awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights between these two. Lightning fast low kick from Irina Shayk! She can really move when she wants to. Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts! Yes, Velvet's in some pain now. Velvet's bleeding heavily. She wants to fight on regardless, but Irina Shayk smells blood in the water and like a shark she will be looking to end this quickly. Irina Shayk launches a low kick. It gets blocked quickly. Velvet stopped that assault with ease. The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round A bone shattering straight right hand from Irina Shayk! Velvet ducks under...sweat flicking from her hair. Velvet follows Irina Shayk... Ow! She gets counter punched in a big way! Velvet needs to stop playing Irina's game or she'll get knocked out! What the hell is she thinking? Yeow! It looks like Velvet's Right cheek is beginning to swell. But it doesn't seem to be concerning her at the moment. She's going to keep fighting. This isn't good for Velvet! The Korean fighter is in pain and spilling a lot of blood. Good looking front kick from Velvet... Irina blocks with grim determination, "Come on, Velvet. That all you got?" Velvet gets sloppy and Irina Shayk tries to take advantage... A furious flurry of punches from Irina Shayk! She puts Velvet in a world of hurt! Those hits are landing over and over again. I think Velvet just pissed her panties in fear! You can see Velvet's blood making stains in the mat. She flicks her head back, there's blood in her hair. Velvet has a worried and pained look on her face, everyone watching here can tell she's in trouble. Irina Shayk goes in with a looping right hand while Velvet jumps back and jabs. Velvet seems staggered and Irina runs in to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses. Velvet's corner men are yelling for her to escape from the ground. Irina Shayk can totally finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding given half the chance. Velvet has got to find a way out now! Velvet's bleeding heavily. She wants to fight on regardless, but Irina Shayk smells blood in the water and like a shark she will be looking to end this quickly. Incredible haymaker from Irina Shayk! You can see Velvet's head being snapped backwards! Her hair is flying everywhere! Yeow! It looks like Velvet's Right cheek is beginning to swell. But it doesn't seem to be concerning her at the moment. She's going to keep fighting. Irina Shayk begins to launch a barrage of punches over Velvet! This is getting worse and worse for Velvet. She's in a world of hurt now and I think she may be about to black out. Velvet moves forward looking for some action. Irina doesn't want to engage and back pedals. The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round Velvet circles around Irina... Velvet's bleeding heavily. She wants to fight on regardless, but Irina Shayk smells blood in the water and like a shark she will be looking to end this quickly. Velvet tries a middle kick. Her leg shooting out... Irina blocks and steps away. Velvet misses a step and Irina sees an opportunity to counter her... Irina Shayk fires a series of low kicks. My God! Irina is punishing Velvet's legs repeatedly! Those kicks are like lightning. The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round Velvet's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes and then runs her bloodied fingers through her hair. Velvet attempts a sweep single... Irina was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt. Velvet's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes and then runs her bloodied fingers through her hair. Irina Shayk puts some serious power behind a Superman punch and she screams as she launches it! That punch barely misses as Velvet steps backwards! Irina sneers, "Next time bitch, that'll hit you." You can see Velvet's blood making stains in the mat. She flicks her head back, there's blood in her hair. Velvet has a worried and pained look on her face, everyone watching here can tell she's in trouble. Irina Shayk jumps over Velvet and tries to grapple. Irina pushes Velvet against the cage in a plum position! We're trading sweat here, folks. These two ladies are locked together in a clinch. You can see Velvet's blood making stains in the mat. She flicks her head back, there's blood in her hair. Velvet has a worried and pained look on her face, everyone watching here can tell she's in trouble. One, two, three! Irina Shayk doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch! Devastating knees that land on Velvet's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts! The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round Both girls are tied in a clinch. Their bodies pressed against each other. Irina Shayk launches a furious knee! Bang! It clearly hits Velvet's crotch! Holy Mother of God that must have hurt. Lena Gercke didn't see that! Give her some glasses! Velvet tries to shrug her way out of the clinch. Irina Shayk is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position. Both girls are tied in a clinch. Their bodies pressed against each other. Velvet's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes and then runs her bloodied fingers through her hair. Irina Shayk is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown... Irina catches an ankle and Velvet is tripped to the mat! Irina Shayk is in closed guard over Velvet. Velvet is a bloody mess! Irina Shayk has really pulped her up. I'm amazed Velvet is even thinking of fighting on. Irina breathes deeply while on the ground. She's gulping down huge mouthfuls of oxygen. Irina Shayk is in closed guard over Velvet. You can see Velvet's blood making stains in the mat. She flicks her head back, there's blood in her hair. Velvet has a worried and pained look on her face, everyone watching here can tell she's in trouble. Irina Shayk looks to power up and open Velvet's guard... Irina forces Velvet to open her guard. Such strength, I would hate to meet Irina in a dark alley. The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round Irina Shayk is in open guard over Velvet. Velvet's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes and then runs her bloodied fingers through her hair. Irina Shayk moves on the ground... ... and she moves to side mount. The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round Irina Shayk is in a side mount over Velvet. Velvet is a bloody mess! Irina Shayk has really pulped her up. I'm amazed Velvet is even thinking of fighting on. Irina Shayk and Velvet are on the canvas...Irina is lifting her head up...looks like she might be attempting a headbutt... CRACK! Forehead to forehead! Velvet's brains will be scrambled after that hit! Lena Gercke didn't see that! Give her some glasses! The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round Irina Shayk is in a side mount over Velvet. The two fighters are on the canvas. The crowd watches as Irina Shayk looks to mount Velvet... Irina slides her knee across and gets to mount. Irina Shayk is in full mount position over Velvet. Irina Shayk throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar! That's more than Velvet can stand! Her arm is outstretched and she taps before getting an injury. A Submission (Armbar) win at 3:40 Round 2 for Irina Shayk. Excellent work. Statistics: Irina Shayk Punches 18/26 (69%) Kicks 6/8 (75%) Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%) Takedowns 2/2 (100%) GnP strikes 0/1 (0%) Submissions 2/2 (100%) Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%) Damage caused 3904,75 Clinch Damage 636,5 Ground Damage 504,5 Time on the ground 245 s Statistics: Velvet Punches 0/3 (0%) Kicks 0/5 (0%) Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%) Takedowns 1/2 (50%) GnP strikes 0/0 (0%) Submissions 0/0 (0%) Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%) Damage caused 22,09 Clinch Damage 0 Ground Damage 8,17 Time on the ground 282 s Irina Shayk wins 19,37 ranking points after the fight. Velvet loses -11,62 ranking points after the fight. A dominating performance by Irina who took her best game against Velvet. I have no doubt Irina will be gracing the cover of Total Knock Out in the near future. (588 points) There's no doubt that Velvet is not only a hot babe, but she can fight at the top of any league. She's a prime example of what this competition is all about. (616 points) This is the fight I'd show people if I wanted to create new fans! How could anyone not want to watch Irina and Velvet slap the living daylights out of each other? Amazing. Just amazing!