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Valentina Shevchenko has been on a winning streak since 2018. Her latest victory over Taila Santos at UFC 275 gained immense attention from various flyweights. One such challenge was issued by the Japanese warrior, Rin Nakai. Nakai recently secured a stoppage victory over Aoi Kuriyama with a rear-naked choke at Deep Jewels 40, Tokyo. Without a doubt, the victor sought to fight Shevchenko after admitting that she was indeed one of the best fighters in the world of mixed martial arts. 

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Later, Robert Sargent from MMA Rising took to Twitter and relayed Nakai’s words to Shevchenko. Surprisingly, the polite callout was accepted by the Kyrgyz and Peruvian mixed martial artist, but with a condition attached. Furthermore, ‘Bullet’ congratulated the Japanese fighter for her latest win. Nakai then replied to Shevchenko and revealed her desire to fight her. 

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Rin Nakai issues a challenge to Valentina Shevchenko

The former UFC contestant recently secured a win at Deep Jewels 40. After her win, she disclosed how much she respected ‘Bullet’. Although Shevchenko came to watch the fighters in the Future King Tournament, she wasn’t available to spectate Nakai’s fight. The Japanese warrior said that she wanted to know how she felt. Then, she surprised the world as she politely issued a challenge to ‘Bullet’.

The message was then relayed to Shevchenko by Robert Sargent through Twitter and the UFC flyweight had a condition for Nakai. She wrote, “Come back to .@ufc get yourself into to #Top10 and I am willing to check your skills. Also congratulations with your recent victory.”

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Nakai, then, replied to Shevchenko and wrote, “You are the world’s greatest and most respected champion who defended the UFC champion seven times and ranked PFP #1. I will never lose to anyone, one battle at a time. I will do my best to go to your place. i want to fight with you.”

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Jessica Andrade wants to fight ‘Bullet’ Shevchenko

Shevchenko is highly sought after by the female warriors in the UFC. Despite losing to Erin Blachfield at UFC Vegas 69, Jessica Andrade talked highly of her aspirations to battle ‘Bullet’

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The Brazilian declared that she was always ready to fight Shevchenko. Furthermore, her aspirations to fight for the flyweight title were also reflected in the brief backstage talk. She said, “I am always ready for the promotion as much as they are ready for me. So I will take it.

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