Brandon Moreno, Valentina Shevchenko and More- Here’s How the UFC’s Biggest Names Celebrated Valentine’s Day

UFC superstars took a break from their hectic training schedule and spent some time with their families on Valentine’s day. Here is how UFC champions Amanda Nunes, Valentina Shevchenko, and others celebrated the lovely occasion.

Being athletes for the fighting sport, need to employ a persona to sell their fights. However, outside of the cage, they are lovely human beings who enjoy spending every bit of time off they get.

The winner of the co-main event of UFC 271, Tai ‘BamBam‘ Tuivasa, enjoyed a special music routine from a Mexican band after he ironically knocked out the knockout king of the UFC, Derrick Lewis.

Brandon Moreno, who is coming out of a controversial defeat against Deiveson Figueiredo in the duos trilogy bout, spent time with his family. ‘The Assassin Baby’ took his daughter out for some dessert on Valentine’s day.

The ‘Baddest Man on the planet’ Francis Ngannou also wished his followers a lovely Valentine’s day. “Happy lovely Valentine’s Day to everyone Cherish everyone you love while you can!!” he captioned the post.

‘The Lioness’ Amanda Nunes also wished her fans a lovely Valentine’s day.

The flyweight queen, Valentina Shevchenko, spent her Valentine’s day with her friends.

She shared photos of the lovely snow-clad city of Chekhov, feasting and spending quality time with her friends.

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Shevchenko last fought Lauren Murphy, and now speculations are being made for her next bout.

What’s next for Valentina Shevchenko?

Shevchenko (22-3), after making a switch to the flyweight division, has been undefeated in the UFC. ‘Bullet’ has defeated the top contenders in her weight class and now looks for fresh opponents for her 7th title defense.

BELEM, BRAZIL – FEBRUARY 03: Valentina Shevchenko of Kyrgyzstan celebrates her victory over Priscila Cachoeira of Brazil in their women’s flyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Mangueirinho Arena on February 03, 2018 in Belem, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

With Jessica Andrade switching to strawweight and Katlyn Chookagian unable to get her contract renewed by the UFC, the only top contenders left are Jennifer Maia and Lauren Murphy. Murphy is already slated to fight former bantamweight champion, Miesha Tate. Hence, the winner of this bout might be the next contender for the prestigious flyweight strap.

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