Bishkek, Dec. 10, 2018. /Kabar/. Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov congratulated via telephone Valentina Shevchenko on her victory at the Ultimate Fighting Championship in the Canadian city of Toronto, the press service of the President’s Office of the Kyrgyz Republic reported.
“Kyrgyzstan is proud of you. You have become the first sportswoman from the countries of the former USSR to win the UFC champion title, being an example for our young people. I wish you continued success in your sports career. I invite you to your homeland at a convenient time,” the President told.
Valentina Shevchenko, defeating Polish sportswoman Joanna Jędrzejczyk at the UFC 231 in Canada, became the champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship in the flyweight. She fought the UFC champion title in the weight category up to 57 kilograms.
The fight between Valentina Shevchenko and Joanna Jędrzejczyk took place on Sunday, December 9, in Toronto (Canada).
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