In the main event of UFC on Fox 20, bantamweights Holly Holm and Valentina Shevchenko will go toe to toe in pursuit of redemption.
After capturing the division's title from Ronda Rousey in 2015, Holm relinquished the belt to Miesha Tate in her first attempted defense. The loss was the first of Holm's career, so she'll be looking to get back into the victory column by beating Shevchenko on July 23.
For her part, Shevchenko heads into the fight with a career 12-2 record and has gone 1-1 since joining the UFC. Most recently, current champion Amanda Nunes defeated her in a competitive three-round bout.
Both women bring impressive striking credentials to the Octagon, setting up what could be an outstanding stand-up battle. One combatant may look to take the other out of her natural element by focusing on takedowns. If so, who will it be, and will she succeed?
Let's take a look at who has the edge in the striking, grappling and submission departments, as well as how the fight might pan out.
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