Valentina Shevchenko Latest UFC Fighter To Crossover Into Analyst Role

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is gearing up for another exciting night of fights. With the mixed martial arts promotion’s next big event just around the corner, former UFC women’s bantamweight title challenger Valentina Shevchenko is now set to make her big debut as a UFC analyst.

UFC Fight Night 129 goes down Saturday, May 19, in Santiago, Chile. Headlining the night’s event, Kamaru Usman is facing off against Demian Maia.

Speaking to MMA Junkie, Shevchenko revealed that she will be acting as a UFC analyst for the first time at the event.

“When I got the call to be an analyst for the UFC Fight Night in Chile, I didn’t have to think about it. To me, it’s a beautiful opportunity to share this great night of fights with all the UFC fans.”

“Even though I lived in Latin America for many years, I never had the opportunity to visit Chile, but I know it’s a beautiful country. I hope I can have the opportunity to fight there in the future.

“I want to send my regards to all Latin American people and invite them to watch this great UFC event in Chile, this Saturday.”

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