Valentina Shevchenko is set to face Manon Fiorot at UFC 315, marking her first title defense against a new opponent after an extensive rivalry with Alexa Grasso. At 37, Shevchenko reflects on her long and successful journey in martial arts, emphasizing that this isn't a new beginning but a continuation of her path forged through significant experiences and struggles. With a rich history of achievements, including multiple Muay Thai championships and notable UFC victories, she aims to reinvigorate her reign over the women's flyweight division.
It's definitely not a new beginning. I would say it's a journey continuing. We cannot disregard all the experience and start everything from zero, not at all.
Shevchenko's martial arts journey has indeed been a thing of beauty. Starting when she was a teenager in Kyrgyzstan, she won eight Muay Thai world championships.
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