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In case you had any doubts, know you know: Valentina Shevchenko is a superstar in her homeland of Kyrgyzstan.
The UFC flyweight champion, who is now based out of Peru, returned home to the Central Asian Republic on Monday.
During a whirlwind day in the capital city of Bishkek, Shevchenko was mobbed by the press; greeted by an overflow crowd of fans at a local mall, and most impressively, was given a visit with Kyrgyzstan’s president, Sooronbai Zheenbekov, who awarded the government’s “Order of Glory” medal.
Here’s Shevchenko’s Instagram video appearing in front of the fans in Bishkek:
Here she during her audience with the president:
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And here are more highlights from the champ’s day:
Such amazing atmosphere today in Bishkek Thank you my dear friends for showing your love !
8 of April 2019 #Kyrgyzstan @ufc #UFC238 pic.twitter.com/FMEDvn2lvO— Valentina Shevchenko (@BulletValentina) April 8, 2019
Shevchenko (16-3 MMA, 5-2 UFC) will defend her belt against Jessica Eye (14-6 MMA, 4-5 UFC) at UFC 238 on June 8 in Chicago.
For more on UFC 238, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.
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