V. Shevchenko at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube UFC
Ready for another belt defense in the UFC 266, Valentina Shevchenko don't believe that Lauren Murphy will bring you greater difficulties next Saturday (24). The current flyweight champion (up to 56,7kg) showed respect for her opponent, but minimized her chances of victory.
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“One of the most durable athletes I've ever seen? I doubt. More technical? I doubt. More complete? I doubt. I don't know. For all the years I've fought, it's kind of difficult to be surprised by something, it would have to be something superhuman. I know she is well balanced, strong and dangerous”, said Valentina.
The flyweight champion stated that she does not feel pressured to defend her belt again and said that, before each duel, she always feels a little more nervous than usual.
“That’s all I need to know about her. Is there anything special that could put pressure on my shoulders? No. Defending the belt is always special. It's special because of the training, the preparation and everything. No matter how many times you fight, if you are in the right mood, you will always feel that nervousness”, concluded Shevchenko.
Division leader since 2018, 'Bullet' will be defending his sixth consecutive belt. Rocked by seven consecutive victories, Shevchenko's last defeat was in July 2017, against the Brazilian Amanda nunes. The fighter from Kyrgyzstan has a record in the sport of 21 positive results and three negative results.
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