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UFC’s flyweight queen, Valentina Shevchenko, sent UFC fans into a frenzy after she released a few photos from her latest photoshoot. Which left her fans wondering if she was going to star in the next James Bond movie.

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Valentina Shevchenko is one of the greatest fighters that has graced the UFC octagon. The Kyrgyzstani-Peruvian has been ruling the flyweight division of the UFC with an eight-fight win streak. Not only is she a performer inside the octagon, but one outside of it as well.

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‘The Bullet’ recently posted photos of her in a dress with a background that imitates the wildly popular spy thriller James Bond’s signature poster. Shevchenko looked absolutely stunning in the long dress while she held a pistol in her hand and posed in front of the camera. Leaving fans wondering if she was mimicking herself as a James Bond girl, or rather the protagonist himself.

Fans couldn’t stop themselves but comment, “The name is bond! Valentina Bond ❤️😎” whereas some commented, “I want to see you as a BOND Girl!!! ❤️🙏.”

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However, MMA fans aren’t that lucky. As the UFC flyweight queen just took part in an exclusive photoshoot and has stated no association with the wildly popular film franchise, as of yet.

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Although we can’t deny ‘The Bullet’ landing a big role in the future as she has already begun her acting journey.

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Is Valentina Shevchenko an actress?

The flyweight queen of the UFC is a multi-talented individual. Not only has Valentina Shevchenko made her name in the combat sports community, but also amongst the biggies of Hollywood.

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‘The Bullet’ recently starred alongside a ‘real’ Bond girl, Halle Berry. In Berry’s latest Netflix feature, Shevchenko was cast as Argentinian MMA champion Lucia “Lady Killer” Chavez, the chief rival of Berry’s Jackie ‘Pretty Bull’ Justice.

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What popped into your mind when you first saw Shevchenko in the James Bond-themed photoshoot? 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 Brandon Moreno 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. He is a sports aficionado who has played at the university level. Besides sports, he is an avid gamer with titles like CS: GO, Call of Duty, and Battlegrounds in his arsenal. When not engaged with sports, he can be found reading novels or watching his favorite anime.

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