Shevchenko Expects ‘Totally Different Fight’ in Future Rematch vs. UFC Champ Nunes

Valentina Shevchenko ran out of time in her first meeting with Amanda Nunes. When they meet again, she’ll have two extra rounds with which to work.

Barring some unforeseen circumstances, Shevchenko likely clinched a title shot against Nunes with a second-round submission of Julianna Pena in the UFC on Fox 23 main event on Saturday night. With Pena working from top position in the second frame, “Bullet” transitioned to an armbar and held the position during a scramble, forcing a tapout at the 4:29 mark of the period.

“This is one of those sports where you never know what’s gonna happen. I thought if the fight was standing, Shevchenko wins, and if it goes to the ground, Julianna is gonna submit…