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Brandon Moreno, Valentina Shevchenko and More- Here’s How the UFC’s Biggest Names Celebrated Valentine’s Day

Published 02/15/2022, 1:23 AM EST

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UFC superstars took a break from their hectic training schedules and spent some time with their families and friends on Valentine’s day. Here’s how UFC champions Amanda Nunes, Valentina Shevchenko, and others celebrated the lovely occasion.

Being combat athletes, they need to employ a persona to sell their fights. However, outside of the cage, they are lovely human beings.

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The winner of the co-main event of UFC 271, Tai ‘Bam Bam‘ Tuivasa, enjoyed a special music routine from a Mexican band after he ironically knocked out the knockout king of the UFC, Derrick Lewis.

Brandon Moreno, who is coming off a controversial defeat against Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 270, spent time with his family. ‘The Assassin Baby’ took his daughter out for some dessert on Valentine’s day.

The ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ Francis Ngannou wished his followers a lovely Valentine’s day. “Happy lovely Valentine’s Day to everyone 💗 Cherish everyone you love while you can!!” he captioned the post.

‘The Lioness’ Amanda Nunes also wished her fans a lovely Valentine’s day.

The flyweight queen, Valentina Shevchenko, shared photos of the lovely snow-clad city of Chekhov, where she feasted and spent quality time with her friends.

Shevchenko last fought Lauren Murphy, and now speculations are being made for her next bout.

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What’s next for Valentina Shevchenko in the UFC?

Shevchenko (22-3) has been undefeated in the UFC after making a switch to the flyweight division. ‘Bullet’ has defeated the top contenders in her weight class and is looking for fresh opponents for her seventh title defense.

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With Jessica Andrade switching to strawweight and Katlyn Chookagian unable to get her contract renewed by the UFC, the only top contenders left are Jennifer Maia and Lauren Murphy.

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Murphy is already slated to fight former bantamweight champion, Miesha Tate. Hence, the winner of this bout might be the next contender for the prestigious flyweight strap.

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Who do you think will be Shevchenko’s next opponent? Let us know in the comments below.

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Aashish Kumar is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. A graduate in Journalism & Mass Communication, this Israel Adesanya fan has interned at reputed media houses and gained valuable reporting experience. Building on that experience, Aashish will look to tap into his love for combat sports and let fans benefit from his passion and journalistic expertise.
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