Valentina Shevchenko: Kyrgyzstani-Peruvian MMA Star
Early Life and Career
Valentina Anatolievna Shevchenko was born on March 7, 1988, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. She began training in martial arts at a young age, and quickly developed a reputation as a skilled Muay Thai fighter.
UFC Success
In 2015, Shevchenko made her UFC debut and immediately established herself as a contender. She defeated several top fighters, including former champion Holly Holm, and won the UFC flyweight title in 2018.
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