Amanda and Shevchenko provoke each other at the UFC 213 weigh-in

A. Nunes catches V. Shevchenko (Photo: Reproduction/Youtube/UFC)

The Brazilian Amanda nunes came face to face with Valentina Shevchenko for the last time at the UFC 213 weigh-in, which took place this Friday (7). The bantamweight champion's opponent at UFC 213 this Saturday (8) provoked her during the face-off, extending her wrist almost to the Lioness's face, who did the same.

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During a press conference two months ago, the two came face to face and Amanda ended up pushing Shevchenko in the face with her fist. Thus, the Kyrgyzstani naturalized Peruvian decided to extend her arm so that the Brazilian could keep her distance. The two also rehearsed an exchange of punches to each other's arms, but matchmaker Sean Shelby prevented any further problems. After the confrontation, Amanda once again assured that she will beat her rival again, as she did at UFC 196, in March last year.

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“A Valentina Shevchenko She is certainly the number one candidate for my title and I believe that our second fight will be a battle. But I’m ready to beat her again and take that belt home with me again”, commented the champion.

The other athletes involved in UFC 213 were very respectful towards their opponents. The other two Brazilians involved in the event, Fabricio Werdum e Thiago Marreta, greeted their opponents, alistair overeem e Gerald meerschaertrespectively.

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