Valentina Shevchenko: 10 facts about UFC championship contender

As Valentina ‘Bullet’ Shevchenko prepares to fight for the UFC women's bantamweight belt against reigning champion Amanda Nunes in Las Vegas this Saturday, RT Sport brings you 10 facts on the 29-year-old contender in the form of a quiz.

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On Jul 4, 2017

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Valentina started competing in UFC in 2015 – but when did she have her first-ever professional MMA bout?

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Valentina has fought fellow UFC star Joanna Jedrzejczyk before – but where?

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Does Valentina have any siblings?

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How old was Valentina when she started practicing martial arts?

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Who got Valentina into martial arts?

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Which two flags does Valentina bring to the cage at her fights?

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Has Valentina ever represented Russia in combat sports?

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UFC commentator Joe Rogan once accidentally called Valentina by which Russian MMA fighter’s last name?

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What traditional dance did Valentina perform in the cage after her victory over Julianna Pena?

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Where did her nickname Bullet come from?

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