Antonina said she has gotten that question plenty. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC), LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 16: (L-R) Sergio Pettis and brother Anthony Pettis walk out of the Octagon during the UFC 167 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 16, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Weidman, of course, is the former middleweight champion who, despite hitting a rough skid for his last few fights, is still a highly-touted and highly respected fighter who beat Kelvin Gastelum by submission in his last win. By: Simon Samano, The Blue Corner. Her older sister Antonina is just getting her start in the UFC, but might not be too far behind. Although Rodrigo last competed in 2015, Rogerio is still fighting and recently scored a TKO win over Sam Alvey. The 10: Fighters to Watch in the Final Quarter. 1! Ken Shamrock competed in all but two of the first nine UFC events, winning the UFC Superfight Championship at UFC 5. When Sergio moved down to flyweight, he found himself beating some of the best 125-pounders in the organization, including a win over Joseph Benavidez. It’s with a different purpose. Shevchenko is of Ukrainian descent and the older sister of fellow MMA fighter and current UFC Flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko. It is Antonina’s UFC debut. In honor of Donald Cerrone's 37th birthday, let's celebrate the 10 best moments that "Cowboy" has delivered for fight, Mario Bautista is doing everything he can stay ready in case a fight arises, Follow Justin Gaethje's journey to becoming the UFC lightweight interim champion. A rough patch saw him leave the promotion in 2006, but a year later, Nick came through The Ultimate Fighter circuit, capturing the lightweight tournament title. So for this past training camp, Antonina has sparred with Valentina imitating Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Valentina’s opponent for the vacant UFC women’s flyweight title in the co-main event of UFC 231 on Dec. 8 in Toronto. Over the course of the last few months, the Shevchenkos have moved their training camps from Texas to Maine to Las Vegas. ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 14: Former UFC lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz gives autographs after holding an open workout for fans ... Rodrigo and Rogerio Nogueira. Valentina Shevchenko is one of the best women’s MMA fighters in the world. Welcome to MMA Junkie's European Union Experience. Antonina Shevchenko (left) and Valentina Shevchenko do a choregraphed workout before UFC 228 in September. Dana White praises Khabib Nurmagomedov in the wake of his win and subsequent retirement as the UFC president breaks down his performance in the UFC 254 main event. That’s why we spent time there and here in Vegas.”. It was quite the way to introduce himself to the Octagon, and considering Gilbert’s most recent win, life is good for the Burns brothers. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC), SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - APRIL 17: (L-R) Antonina Shevchenko of Kyrgyzstan performs an open workout with her sister Valentina Shevchenko during the UFC Fight Night Open Workouts event on April 17, 2019 in Russia. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Zuffa LLC), SAO PAULO, BRAZIL: (R-L) Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is congratulated by his brother Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira after he defeated Sam Alvey during the UFC Fight Night event at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Antonina Shevchenko is set to match her sister's accomplishments in the UFC. The next year, after a loss to Frank Mir, Rodrigo took on Randy Couture in one of 2009’s best fights and walked away with the unanimous decision. His longevity has him in the record books as well as his 34 total UFC fights have him tied with Donald Cerrone, and his 20 wins are tied for third all-time. 2 years ago. That’s nothing new for the Shevchenkos, who were born and raised in Kyrgyzstan; have lived in Russia and Peru; train frequently in Thailand; and shuttle around the United States, from Texas to Denver to Las Vegas and beyond. The goal for them is to be each holding UFC gold. That journey starts Friday against Kim, a replacement opponent for the injured Ashlee Evans-Smith. The Shevchenkos — who have dubbed themselves “The Muay Thai Sisters” — have been training together their entire lives, first in traditional martial arts and now in mixed martial arts. “I’m representing different tasks,” Antonina told MMA Fighting. It was a 3-year wait until his next bout, but his reentry against Anthony Pettis was well worth the wait, as was his subsequent bout against Jorege Masvidal for the “BMF Belt.”. So I think we’ll figure out what to do. With dozens of Muay Thai championships in their back pockets, they are now set on MMA domination. And although Nate's title bid against Benson Henderson fell short, his brightest moment came at welterweight when he stepped in to face Conor McGregor, submitting him and handing the Irishman his first UFC loss.