Current women’s UFC flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko was at a point of time, fighting in Thailand at the Muay Thai. It was during her time there that she once Knocked Out Fabiana Dutra.

Ahead of Shevchenko’s UFC fight against Katlyn Chookagian, here is a look back at her fight in Thailand.

Valentina Shevchenko to fight against Katlyn Chookagian at UFC 247

At the weekend’s UFC 247, women’s bantamweight champion Valentina Shevchenko will be making her third title defense against the number one contender, Katlyn Chookagian.

Constant work and growth is her mantra, which is being focused on the mats right now, ahead of her third UFC title defense against Katlyn Chookagian at UFC 247.

“This match was considered for a long time. She was in Dallas the first time I fought for the belt, in case something happened. I don’t see her skills as something I need to try and beat, the key to my victory is to be myself. I’m prepared for every situation and ‘everything’ is in my game plan,” she told Fox Sport.

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She has held the title for a while now. She has conquered all the obstacles that have come in front of her. A fight against UFC bantamweight and featherweight champion, Amanda Nunes, ould be a new and tougher challenge and would be exciting to watch.

“It’s (fight against Amanda) going to happen sometime, somewhere. Not because it’s what each of us wants, the fans want it, and because of the last result, it’s not finished. We can only wait for the right time. When it happens, I will be ready,” she said.

However, the champion is adamant to stay within the 125 pounds category, and it’s where she intends to reign.

“I want to be an active champion. There are a lot of opportunities. I want to give life to the 125 division. I think 125 will be the most exciting women’s division. My goal has always been to be the champion. Now I have another goal, to stay the champion.”