UFC star Shevchenko takes congratulations from President Jeenbekov

Bishkek, Feb.10, 2020. /Kabar/. Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov congratulated UFC flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko on another victory. She has published a video on her page. "President Sooronbay Sharipovich called and congratulated on my victory. He wished all the best. He asked me to send regards to my coach (Pavel Fedotov), my sister. I am very pleased to receive such a call. It's a great motivation!,” the fighter said. Shevchenko added Jeenbekov invited them to Issyk-Kul, to which she answered by consent. "Thank you, dear Sooronbay Sharipovich, for warm congratulations! We will definitely come to Issyk-Kul!"- she addressed her words of gratitude to the Kyrgyz leader. Yesterday, Feb. 9. Valentina Shevchenko made a third successful defense of the champion title in the UFC247 tournament, beating American Katlyn Chookagian in the third round by technical knockout.