UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko and her sister Antonina sit down with ESPN MMA's Brett Okamoto to talk about their lives and the bond they’ve formed through fighting over the years.
0:00 Valentina and Antonina share the earliest memories they have of each other.
4:55 The sisters share what MMA means to them.
6:07 The sisters share stories about traveling through Peru and the teaching they did with their trainer, Pavel Fedotov.
12:10 The sisters explain where their sense of adventure comes from.
18:23 The Shevchenko sisters discuss their plans after fighting.
20:25 The sisters open up on if they have any regrets in their life.
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Their mom must be so proud of them. She has raised warriors in every sense of the word.
Totally different breed of Martial Artists. These women truly eat, sleep, live and breathe the fight game 🙏
Hence why they single and never find a quality man
@@robbyx6846 Antonina is married to Pavel
@@robbyx6846 Valentina never mentions that part of her life, so how do you know?
@@robbyx6846 “never find a quality man” lmao I can guarantee that’s the last of their issues 😂 strong incel energy fam
@@bhbluebird it’s common knowledge.
If Valentina would act as evil character in a James Bond movie she would actually kill James and end the storyline
Lol 😆
Make it
And then they can continue her storyline...
And be sexy af while doing it!
Make the fight Dublin 2021!
These 2 are so easy to like. You can tell they love one another and there is no sibling rivalry. So humble, so quiet, so genuine and hard working BUT they are both trained killers. Respect to the Shevchenko sisters
And their parents 👊👊
Ruski chicks are the bomb.....
They are the best!
Trained to go
They the Diaz but on the woman side ^^
Gonna miss Valentina when she’s gone. People talk about DJ and Stipe when discussing underappreciated champs but no one ever even mentions her.
Triple C is the most under appreciated champion ever.
@@adriel68 nah he's just disliked, not underappreciated due to his antics
Great point. She's only discussed when she has a fight coming up. Valentina is a boss and the UFC should have her as the face of women's mma.
The real fans know
DC is not under appreciated champion. Stipe surely is.
Valentina is so underrated. She deserves way more recognition.
I mean she's the champ... she can't be under rated... If you mean she's not talked about by goofy fans and the media as much as she could be that's just the way it is...But real fans rate her highly...
People outside the MMA community don't really know her, unlike Amanda Nunes who got famous when she knocked out Rousey
I mean everyone calls her a GOAT. She's appreciated.
She's more skilled than Nunes, she's a better fighter pfp.
@@billphillips7830 Will, you said it better... But even I still feel she deserves way more RESPEK.... Youve got idiotas respeking Jonny Bones
Ariel is interviewing people from his torture dungeon via Zoom, meanwhile Brett gets a double date with the Shevchenko sisters
Ariel doesn't have permission from his wife's boyfriend to leave the house yet
@@JustSimple479 mw3 vs bf3
The snake does interviews from the snake pit. Brett is still a friend of Dana so he gets nicer accommodations. Makes sense. Lol!!
Haha, so true, Ariel does look like a perv even more now when he is only doing zoom. And not the good kind of perv.
@@majamaja3333 I never knew there was a good kind of pervert. please explain further I’m genuinely interested in what goes on in your mind.
Fun fact: Valentina won her first mma world championship at 15 years old. CRAZY.
Fun fact: their coach started training them when they were kids and ended up marrying antonina. CREEPY
Bullet
@@Mslt2474 yikes where did u see this 👀
@@Mslt2474 i mean it was with their mothers approval so...different culture dude stop judging.
@@PhileasFogg no actually he started training them from the very beginning valentina was 6 antonina was 10, upon mothers request because he was a coach at a big gym in Kyrgyzstan. But nobody knows his age. He also was coach of ufc lightweight Rafael Fiziev.
The Shevchenkos are so fascinating. They're bigger than the fight game. Superstars!
Even Conor isn’t
@@victorkaska2666 lol I know, silly comment
lol who told them to dress like this 😅😅 babushka
Looking like they stepped off a movie set 😂🤩
defo blck widow vibes going on...
They probably did. Anna and Nina for live action tekken please
They look like they'd be with Julie Roberts in Pretty Woman .. I mean that in the most respectful way possible lol
80ties movie
@@Thedjalbatronics Exactly lol... At quick glimpse I though Valentina was Christina Applegate
imagine someone chatting up Valentina without knowing who she is 😂
Might be refreshing for her... She's intelligent, sweet and cool afterall
Isn't that was she'd prefer? Can you imagine the loonies who have tried hitting on her with MMA references?
I met her at bar, didn't recognize her with all the makeup on. I was doing well until I started going on and on about Jessica Eye and how interesting she is. True story.
@@Catonius absolutely bevievable! That's the reason number 1 for all of my rejections... Just couldn't stop talking about Jessica, jeez.
Or someone not knowing who both of em are and copping a feel... Yeah.. Look away folks, this is gonna be ugly.
the real life black widow
Android 18
Nah she is Nina Williams From Tekken
She looks like a mercenary that’s about to kill anything in her way 😂
tomb raider
@@theelitistgamer9244 ooo that's a good one
Valentina looking like a lawyer lol
She can be my Russian spy lawyer
Most complete human being
What lawyer do you know wears a sparkly blazer? Is she defending My little pony horses?
😂
Looking like a lawyer from the cast of Glee
Shevchenko sisters are absolutely incredible. They're also stunning looking. Much respect
14:52 - Brett: “A lot of the MMA Community jokes that you’re a spy” Shevchenko Sisters - *Nervous Laughter*
Putin watching this: "Good. They're sticking to script."
guys, you better listen to the 1min20 following the nervous laughter, you might learn some deeeep martial arts sh.t, no time to loose
@@re_i_gn LOL
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Look how many times Antonia blinks during this part of the interview. It's definitely nervous reaction.
So beautiful to see their relationship. They’re not only sisters they’re best friends.
..and maybe even more.
@Eight Francs + Plsjudgmyshirt get your heads out of the gutter .
Antonina is a World Champion Sister! I'm sure being older there was a time when she realized she was going to be out shined by her little sister. Clearly she got over it and is there for Valentina 110%
Bro, after watching that Weidman mini doc, I am even more impressed by how she managed to support her little sister. His brother was an evil little dickhead.
@@benm5913 just like the Diaz bros Nick always wanted all the shine for Nate they are true ride or die warriors 💪🏽
@@joshuavaldez5359 you got that backwards though. Even now, Nate still reps Nick Diaz Army.
@@Inquisitor_Vex not sure if you’ve watched the interview with Helwani but Nick even says himself he wants his brother Nate to outshine him that’s where I got that from
@@joshuavaldez5359 I actually hadn’t. I was going off the other videos where people have tried to big up Nate and he (almost always) says that he wouldn’t be anywhere without Nick. It just goes to show the supreme respect these guys have for each other. Neither wanting to take the others shine. Edit: fixed “without his Nick”?!
This is why children should be in martial arts and be taught about eldership. Respect to these Ladies.
So they can be groomed and married by their coach?
Valentina is hands down most skilled female fighter we have. Top 5 male or female. Love this woman!
100%
@D'Andre naw she has power and size but valentina is proficient all around
@@eliminator173 yes, Perfect
@@eliminator173 nunes beat her twice
@@jamespaul6315 val was robbed the second fight
2 Russian Spy's and Brett Okamoto walk into a room...
who draws first ?
This sum James Bond type of situation with an American-Japanese twist: My name is Okamoto - Brett Okamoto!
@@afrosrb7828 they defo gave brett some novichok laced cookies...
cmon man XD
Ha!
Valentina seems disciplined. I feel like whatever she’d put her mind to regardless of whether it’s MMA or anything in life she’ll be extremely determined.
Yeah I've noticed that too. It feels like she just gets the job done in spectacular fashion no matter the discipline.
i am jealous of brett now
I hate him even more now
Wait why
@@enzomoniz3035 they are simps
Sasssssmmmppp... PewDiePie voice
@@HamzaSalemTV pew pew pew pew
Valentina's response to her sister's praise, affirmation, and support is really special. Here admiration and respect for Antonina is very evident.
Looks like Francis Ngannou started a new trend with these pre-fight dinner date interviews with Brett😁.. Absolutely in love with Valentina though😍
Been my favourite female fighter for a while now. Very respectful and great personality.
Let's give these women their flowers while they're on top. What they're doing is kinda nuts. They just travel the world and beat everybody they fight (Save Amanda) in every martial art imaginable. AND Antonina's a pilot!!
their
@@Catonius Yeah, no. "While they are on top" contracts to "they're"
@@davidconnor5874 'give them their flowers,' not 'give them they are flowers' numb nuts xD
@@Catonius Your nuts are the ones that are numb.
@@Catonius I don't care edited comment.
These new venom outfits were unexpected..
We must all appreciate these two sisters. Including all of their fights since they began their journey, competition, amateur and pro; I think they both have combined close to maybe around 1000 fights, which is some legendary stuff...
This is what I like about the UFC; it has so many colorful characters, moreso than any other sport atm. Some of these guys are literally like characters taken from a movie or novel.
I think the sport brings out self-confidence and then the character comes out.
P
Both are from Tekken
Valentina be lookin like a highschool guidance counselor from the 90’s
Bet you don’t say it to her face
@@mercharris5266 I don't really think he meant it as an insult, just an observation
@@mercharris5266 ...the sister be looking like the principal
At a parent-teacher conference
my fetish
VALENTINA IS LITERALLY ANDROID 18
Detroit become human
Black Widow.
Big fax I’ve been saying that she actually had it the android 18 haircut back in her kickboxing days
lmaooooooooooo i love it
no
Two beautiful role models for kids but really for anyone aspiring to do something great in this world
I don't know that many kids know them, and what could you tell kids about them that would inspire them?
@@billphillips7830 My daughter told me last week that she wanted to be like Valentina because she's "so strong and amazing" after she saw her last win. Her discipline and focus is an inspiration for anyone man.
@@billphillips7830 Valentina is a honored Professor of Arts from the national Kyrgyz University and she speaks 4 Languages, can play ukulele, paint/draw, has an degree in Film Directing
The sisters out there looking like 1980's news correspondents.
I hate to sound like Luke Thomas. They are both top tier humans. Congrats to the parents that raised them.
Donk
💛💛
3 words: Big.Booty.Latinas
@@Lootroq chill
Don't sound like Luke say something that BBC would say. 😆
Wow the respect she has for her older sister is amazing👌
Valentina is pure class and badass
Their life story is like an anime lol. Traveling across the world to learn/teach new techniques and being total badasses
straight up, like naruto lol
Or streetfighter
@@bobloerakker7010 Tekken
Tony the type of guy to spy on Valentina Shevchenko
Hhhhhhhhha!
Sean that's called stocking!
What I got from this is being humble will get you very far in life.
It’s amazing how they both are also proud to be Peruvians 🇵🇪 and from Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬 at the same time. They never forget their roots.
Their roots are actually Russian
@@bbcmotd wrong, ukrainian, but born and raised in kyrgz
@@daemondost7168 She calls herself Russian. You are putting too much importance on the country of origin of her surname. She was not raised in an Ukrainian household, she was raised in a Russian household speaking Russian. She is the one who knows her family tree and if her Ukrainian ancestor goes back 7 generations or more her Ukrainian DNA would be less than 1%. On the other hand, even if her father was Ukrainian, in some cultures that would not matter. In these cultures whatever the mother is, so are the children. If that's the case in her culture, a Russian mother would mean the children identify as Russian and are considered to be Russian.
Valentina is lowkey hilarious to me but she’s definitely my favorite fighter on the roster
She’s an absolute legend, without question
bwt big kudos to Brett for asking better question than 90 per cent of the mma journos, it was a really great interview. Also I'm amazed how much better Valentina's and Antonina's english skills became.
I want these two to always do interviews together
These two remind me of Nina and Anna from tekken 👌🏻
Without the rivalry lol 👍🏼
💯
BIG FACTS
Kinda like Nina and Amanda in real life lol
THEY ARE *AMAZING* ! And wonderful questions on this interview, it was so interesting to hear their answers to questions never made to them before
It's really amazing to see the energy they feed off each other.. truly something special.
Respect for these sisters. Great to see they are together and support each other whatever they are doing.
This was powerful, the energy between these to is strong!
i was waiting for this interview 🥰🥰🥰
Great interview Brett....... All martial artists should take notes from these two.... The discipline they have been so fortunate to have acquired throughout their life is truly priceless.. Psyched for them....
Great Brett... I really like the setting and the production values!
If you saw Valentina walking down the street, you wouldn't believe she spoke three languages, shot like she was in the special forces, and is one of the baddest MMA fighters on the planet. Moral, can't judge a book by it's cover.
4 she speaks Thai too After the Murphy beat down.
They are SO lucky to get to have dinner with Brett
I think they won a raffle.
Could you imagine Ariel sitting there 😭
@@jjslick123 have you seen Ariel when he interviewed Arianny on the beach 😂😂
He is so lucky
@@KoC2 that interview was hilarious! "Ariel, why are you so awkward all the time?" "I feel like some people like that." "That's true." "I feel like you are one of those people, Arianny." "I guess I am." "Arianny, are you coming onto me?" "I guess I am. Don't tell your wife." "Deal, as long as you don't tell your significant other." "You just made it awkward now, Ariel." 😂😂😂😂😂
I always thought Antonina was a cutie. But seeing Antonina like this she is absolutely beautiful.
So much respect to these two women. Dedicated to being the best that they can be... in life. Good people. Driven and realistic. Not full of themselves. They're at a new level raising the bar.
I know their attire look dated but there’s also something badass about it. I feel like after this interview they would go to the washroom and collect their guns under the sink
Hahah almost like they’re in an episode of Archer
its soviet fashion
I think someone else dressed them
@@briangriffith4574 I think so too. They should’ve filmed it!!!!
Attire looks dated? It looks classy to me. Yeah and it’s looks easier to conceal weapons in
Interviewer asks the Spies on fan's speculation that they ARE spies 14:57 *nervous laughter ensues*
The question is, whats their mission in the US?
Then she says she is not a spy and looks at her undercover colleague...
Very good interview. They are so dedicated and such an excellent example to others.
Glad to be brought up in this Era to see this and see thier fights. It's been great to hear them and to understand them. So smart and talented and all around blessed.
Honestly the UFC often does a terrible job at promoting and pushing fighters! If they had pushed Valentina and gave her the promo she deserved, she would have been a huge star and money maker many of years ago! They are both great fighters, but more imporzantly they're beautiful and decent human beings. They are the role models girls need! Hard working, humble and loving! That's how you become successful. They are both awesome!
Excellent interviewer, his questions brought out really great insights from & about the sisters. Most other interviewers just ask the same standard fight questions e.g. "who do you want to fight next...are you going to knock her out..when is your next fight".
They are both just simply amazing. No matter what each day brings they can both say that they have lived their lives to the fullest while doing what they love and mastering thise things. It's rare. It's truly inspiring ❤
What an amazing set of sisters. I love how deep their friendship goes. I am the older brother to my brother by 5 years and we have always been very close friends. I never understood people who didn't get along with their family. I cherish my family. Valentina is such an amazing martial artist. I wanna go get lost in south American rain-forest! I live here in Oregon and i go get lost in the woods here almost everyday but to go to south America and Russia like lake bakial has always been a dream of mine!
perfect actors for nina and anna williams for tekken movie
They are both beautiful, but if I had to choose one, I personally would go for Antonina. That is one gorgeous woman 😍😍
She seems intelligent and calm and relaxed
Antonina ❤️👍
Valentina for max to tie this up
This was a great interview , love to hear their perspectives.
They even finish each other sentences ... great sisters great athletes great minds man
This looks like a triple date 🤗
Without TRIPPLE C ?! I DONT THINK SO !😂
Bend the Knee
Triple threat match
TRIPLE C GOAT LESGOOOOO
@@bobhannukah6626 LMAO!
The sister bond is so strong💪🏼💪🏼
you can feel the love and support between these two.... really nice to see....
Great interview!Love that the sisters support each other.
These women are awesome. I love their free spirit and complete dedication to martial arts. ❤
always rocking with the shevchenko sisters 🔥
ShevchenKO👊💥SISTERS 🔥
these two truly live the martial arts life. awesome stuff.
incredible questions brett. great interview.
Valentina is the perfect champion.
Its crazy that they have basically the same voice (not just the accent) Antonina is slightly deeper
Met her in person in NYC and she was exactly like she is here and all in fights interviews. Like the champ but love the person even more. 😍👊🏼
Perú loves Valentina and Antonina Shevchenko 🇵🇪🇰🇬
"first of all I'm not a spy" *exactly what a spy would say*
Absolutely stunning... the Shevchenko sisters are looking great as well
Best interview and both women were open and honest. Love Valentina so smart, so pretty and focused.
Finally you uploaded the video
They seem like great role models for young girls or just people in general
These two and Pavel are awesome. Straight out of a comic book. Oh and I just learned Pavel is Antonina's husband.
Is that the coach who travels and is always in the pictures ?
@@smokeyplays7183 yes
@@smokeyplays7183 yes pavel.
That's weird cause he's been their coach since they were kids.
@@treyhill8230 but its by their mothers approval otherwise it would not happen. different culture where they are from, its not weird if you are 10-15 years older than your wife from where they come, its normal.
Two women ready to die for one another at any moment. Absolutely beautiful to see their dedication to martial arts and each other!
Wow. Thank you for an amazing discussion. You ladies are such an inspiration.
Let's go Bullet!
Valentina my 👸, pound per pound greatest female martial artist of our time. To me what separates Valentina from other female fighters, is that she is still very feminine with an exceptional intellect. Is unfortunate she is not getting the recognition she deserves.
amazing conversation. all the best to the sisters
This is Brett’s best performance in an interview.
Why does it feel like watching someone's therapy session? Maybe it's Brett's soothing voice...
Hhhhhhhhh😆
This woman is an angel 😜
somehow....?
These beautiful ladies are so inspirational. The best role models for everyone!
These two are absolutely the greatest sisters in the world, my favorite female fighters 💪
Hermosas y talentosas peleadoras. Las queremos mucho en Mexico!
As a former double Olympian in athletics, I can relate 100% to their life experience and philosophy. This is one of the best interviews I have seen up to now and...I would fall for those smart, well-traveled, well-cultured, powerful, and yes, exceptionally feminine women.
Loved this interview 💯
Kyrgyzstan is proud of Antonina and Valentina! Our beautiful champion! Enjoyed the interview! Brett, thank you a lot!