Valentina Shevchenko is a UFC flyweight champion who embraced her martial arts journey every step of the way. She has traveled around the world to master her skills in various forms of combat. With her global journey, she adopted many cultures and learned multiple languages. But what flag/s does she represent in the UFC?
Arguably the greatest female fighter of all time, ‘Bullet‘ has a history of living in countries like Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Peru, Thailand, and, of course, the United States.
Valentina Shevchenko | |
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Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan |
Nationality | Kyrgyzstani Peruvian Russian (expatriate) |
Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st) |
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What was Valentina’s background in her homeland?
Since ‘Bullet’ was born in Kyrgyzstan, her journey to the top of the UFC began in her homeland.
‘Bullet’ and her elder sister Antonia Shevchenko started training in Muay Thai and kickboxing at an early age. Both found unbelievable success on the regional scene, so much so that they were having a hard time finding opponents, which eventually led them to move to other countries.
Even after getting all the success in the UFC, Shevchenko has an immense admiration for the people of Kyrgyzstan.
Valentina Shevchenko went back to her home country after achieving the ultimate feat in the UFC. And the reception she received was something she would have never imagined, chiefly coming from humble beginnings.
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