V. Shevchenko retains flyweight title UFC 247. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook UFC
The adaptation of a private island to host Ultimate fights during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic period gained the support of one of the biggest names in the organization. Flyweight champion (up to 56,7kg.), Valentina Shevchenko supported Dana White's commitment to future events and guaranteed that he will participate in the shows at the new location.
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“It’s a great idea. As soon as I heard about (the island), I thought, 'I'm definitely going to be there. I want to fight on the island, train there, live there. I want to spend my time there”, said the Kyrgyzstani in an interview with 'MMA Fighting'.
The news that the organization's president, Dana White, was adapting a location as an alternative in times of the global health crisis began as 'buzz' behind the scenes of MMA, but ended up being confirmed after Ultimate was forced to cancel the event. UFC 249, scheduled to take place this Saturday (18). After having his plans to maintain the official calendar frustrated, the 'boss' stated that 'Ilha da Luta' is real and should be ready in a month.
Shevchenko, who is recovering from an injury suffered in UFC 247, in February, stated that he could have his next title fight in the new location, against Joanne calderwood.
"Could it be. If it is a possibility, I would be more than happy to fight there”, said the athlete, who concluded by suggesting a date for her return to the octagon.
“The doctors said (that she could return) at the end of August and I will probably have to speed things up for that to happen in August”, concluded the champion.
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