V. Shevchenko at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube UFC
When talking about female MMA legends, the name of Valentina Shevchenko is gaining more and more traction in the mouths of sports fans and experts. After giving a show in front of Jessica Andrade, Bate-Estaca, in UFC 261, the Kyrgyzstani spoke about expanding her legacy with a trilogy against Amanda nunes. However, you are wrong if you think that the flyweight champion (up to 56,7kg) will pressure the company for a new fight.
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“I can say that my career will not end anytime soon. I plan to fight for a long time. This fight (against Amanda) will happen. I won't press. (…) I know the fight will happen naturally. Everyone will say: 'There's no other way. Only this fight makes sense.' I think that, when the time comes, it will be something big”, said the Kyrgyzstani, at the press conference after the show.
Absolute in the group up to 56,7kg., Valentina has had matters to resolve with the 'Leoa' since 2017, when she suffered the last negative result of her career, in the fight for the bantamweight title (up to 61,2kg.). On that occasion, the Brazilian emerged victorious in the judges' split decision, something that still bothers 'Bullet'. In the first meeting, in 2016, the Bahian also beat her rival on points, but unanimously.
Shevchenko's triumph against Bate-Estaca further established the fighter as the great queen of the category. Dominant, the athlete reached her fifth belt defense, the first in 2021.
Facing the former strawweight champion (up to 52,1kg), Valentina proved once again to be a versatile athlete. Without giving Jéssica a chance, the Kyrgyzstani abused the takedowns and managed a knockout in the second round.
With the triumph, Shevchenko extended his undefeated streak to seven fights. Today, the fighter has 21 triumphs and three setbacks as a professional in MMA.
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