Valentina Shevchenko Reacts To Being Half Of The First Sister Duo Signed To The UFC

Over the years UFC fans have had many brotherly duos on the world’s biggest stage.

There was the Nogueira brothers, the Rua brothers, the Guida brothers, the Miller brothers, and of course the Diaz brothers. Never though, has there been a sisterly duo signed to the UFC roster.

Until last night.

Thanks to winning her shot on Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series, Antonina Shevchenko joins her sister Valentina as the first ever sister UFC fighters.

Valentina was prompt in the expression of her excitement on social media.

Check it out:

So happy for my sister !!!!
First ever sisters in @ufc History !!! Congratulations @AntoninaPantera with so beautiful victory and getting UFC contract !!!!
#muaythaisisters #ufc #TeamBullet

And here’s the UFC’s acknowledgement of the firs time signing: