Cristiane Justino vs Shayna Baszler — Fight recap

Cristiane Justino defeated Shayna Baszler by KO/TKO in the second round at 2:48, establishing herself as a dominant striking force in women's MMA. Justino landed 52 significant strikes at 49% accuracy, including 43 head strikes, while scoring two knockdowns that proved decisive in the bout.

Baszler managed only 7 significant strikes at 26% accuracy and failed to convert her sole takedown attempt, unable to implement her grappling-oriented game plan against Justino's superior striking output and footwork. The striking disparity was overwhelming—Justino's accuracy and volume, particularly to the head, overwhelmed Baszler's limited offensive contributions.

This victory underscored Justino's emergence as a top contender in the women's heavyweight division and signaled that pure grappling credentials alone would not suffice against elite strikers in the evolving landscape of female combat sports.