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[13] Her mother Elena Shevchenko is the president of Kyrgyzstan's national Muay Thai association and a former multiple-time Muay Thai champion. Her mother, However, prior to the weigh-ins for the event, Montano was transported to a hospital due to the effects of weight cutting. Elena, who holds a high rank belt in Taekwondo, is the current president of the Muay Thai federation in Kyrgyzstan. Muay Thai (Thai: มวยไทย, RTGS: muai thai, pronounced [mūa̯j tʰāj] ()), sometimes referred to as "Thai boxing", is a martial art and combat sport that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. 'It was about a pregnancy test, "Amanda Nunes def. [25], From 2003 to 2015, Shevchenko collectively won more than 50 amateur/pro matches in K-1, Muay Thai and kickboxing (five were won by technical knockout, three were won by knockout). [45], Shevchenko was scheduled to face champion Nicco Montaño on September 8, 2018, at UFC 228. Nothing less could be expected from the daughter of Elena Shevchenko, a black belt 3rd Dan in Taewondo and President of the National Kyrgyzasyn IFMA Muay Thai Federation. She won the fight in an extremely dominant fashion and via rear-naked choke in round two, outstriking her opponent 230-3. That expertise helped Antonina recently land a … She returned to active competition and made her US debut against a future UFC title contender Liz Carmouche on September 30, 2010 at C3 Fights in Concho, Oklahoma. https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2554705/valentina-shevchenko [59] She won the fight via TKO in the third round. She had an interest in fighting from an early age. #onebadassfamily#ufc255@ell_shevchenkohttps://t.co/0MRk3bE8fk, A post shared by Valentina Shevchenko (@bulletvalentina). She is married to Igor Lebedev. She placed first in the competition together with her dance partner, South American reality television star Alejandro “Zumba” Benitez. [66], The following year, it was announced that Shevchenko will be fighting the boxing champion Melissa Hernandez for her WIBA Lightweight belt. A post shared by Antonina&Valentina Shevchenko (@ufcsisters), "It was like me literally fighting the finals and she was next to me. [44], Shevchenko faced promotional newcomer Priscila Cachoeira on February 3, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 125. [74], A decorated kickboxer, Shevchenko is primarily known for precise counter-striking. "Valentina Shevchenko: "My history with Nunes is not finished, http://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-255-mma-news-i-am-so-proud-to-be-her-daughter-valentina-shevchenko-reveals-big-news-on-her-mother, "Who is Valentina Shevchenko, UFC champ in Bruised? In case you wondered how Valentina Shevchenko [@BulletValentina] became so good at what she does...this is her mom. Like in her professional debut, she largely fought in a kickboxing stance and frequently used Muay Thai grappling, which Rincon unsuccessfully protested on many occasions during the match. [64], Shevchenko is expected to face Jéssica Andrade on April 24, 2021 at UFC 261. Shevchenko was born in Frunze, Kirghizia, USSR on March 7, 1988, to a Ukrainian family, but she has described herself as being "Russian" in a Russian interview and her native language is Russian. Their mother, Elena Shevchenko, is a 3rd Dan black belt in Taekwondo and is the president of the Kyrgyzstan Muay Thai Federation. She won the fight via TKO in the second round. This website uses cookies. Shevchenko is considered to be one of the best female Muay Thai fighters in the world.[27][28]. Valentina Shevchenko is a Kyrgyzstani–Peruvian professional mixed martial artist who is ranked #14 in UFC pound-for-pound rankings. Royal World cup Tournament Championship, 2006 World Muay Thai WMF Champion, Thailand, This page was last edited on 4 April 2021, at 10:00. Lightweight fighter and a multiple-time boxing champion Ann Saccurato stepped in to fight Shevchenko for the vacated WIBA title, but the event was eventually cancelled. She made her return again in 2013 under the banner of a South American MMA promotion Fusion FC, where she earned two TKO wins with a turnaround of just two months between the fights. Her reputation as a fighter grew thanks to her exploits on the Chinese domestic kick-boxing scene, as well as kick-boxing and Muay Thai … As of November 23, 2020, she is ranked #2 in UFC women's pound-for-pound rankings. "We have been in martial arts for so long and experienced so many different styles of competition," said Shevchenko, adding that the family affair was "definitely not a distraction". Valentina was born to Elena Shevchenko, who is a Ph.D. holder, works in the research department at the University of Hamburg. So, she was just preparing, waiting for when my fight was done.”. News Shevchenko goes after Andrade, Nunes and Zhang. https://www.rt.com/sport/507215-valentina-shevchenko-sister-mother [57] Shevchenko won the rematch via unanimous decision. [30][31] After successfully rebounding from her loss in the following year by defeating Akjarkyn Baiturbaeva via unanimous decision and earning the first decision win of her career in the process, Shevchenko took another break from the sport, during which she continued to compete in amateur Muay Thai bouts. [17] At age 12 she branched out into Muay Thai kickboxing and then freestyle Vale Tudo. [21], In April 2019, she was awarded by Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov with the Dank Order. [46] UFC officials then announced that Shevchenko would fight for the vacant 125-pound flyweight title later in 2018. [37], Shevchenko faced Julianna Peña in a possible title eliminator match in the main event at UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña on January 28, 2017. Return to Flyweight. [67], On December 17, 2011 Shevchenko faced Nerys Rincon at Pueblo Libra Reserclub in Lima, Peru. Subscribe to RT newsletter to get stories the mainstream media won’t tell you, MMA mom Elena Shevchenko (left) has become a Muay Thai champion as Valentina (center) and Antonina prepare for UFC fights © Instagram / bulletvalentina / ufcsisters, 'Bring her on!' The refree decided not to call foul, which would result in a disqualification win for Shevchenko, and the fight was instead waved off by the doctor and ruled as a TKO win for Carmouche. She is also a Former Muay Thai Fighter. Elena Shevchenko holds a black belt in taekwondo and works as president of a Muay Thai association, so she started her daughters in the two disciplines. [75][76][78], In addition to her striking, Shevchenko is trained in grappling and has a black belt in Judo, as demonstrated by her multiple take-downs against Holly Holm, her armbar submission of Julianna Peña and her rear naked choke submission over Priscila Cachoeira. It’s a family affair. [61] However, Shevchenko pulled out of the fight citing a leg injury. "Back when we fought in Muay Thai, we were fighting on the same card and in the same championship every time. Antonina Shevchenko (Russian: Антонина Анатольевна Шевченко; born () November 20, 1984) is a Kyrgyzstani-Peruvian Muay Thai fighter and mixed martial artist currently competing in the flyweight division of the UFC. Previously, she had also fought as a professional boxer. Valentina Shevchenko has revealed that her mother, Elena, has become a World Muay Thai Champion – just days before the women’s flyweight champion and sibling Antonina are set to become the first sisters on the same UFC card. 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