Amanda Nunes vs Valentina Shevchenko Canceled

The fight between Valentina Shevchenko vs Amanda Nunes has been canceled due to the Brazilian's physical problems. The current champion went to a clinic to undergo a final evaluation before putting her bantamweight belt on the line in the UFC.

Amanda Nunes was admitted to the hospital with a stomach problem, due to a weight cut for tonight's fight against Valentina Shevchenko. This information has not been confirmed by Dana White, president of the UFC, or any other member of the company.

According to UFC sources, "Amanda Nunes had health problems, so she was hospitalized," informed Globoesporte. Yoel Romero vs. Robert Whittaker became the main fight of UFC 213, putting the interim middleweight title (185 pounds) at stake.

Although she was not born in Peru, she proudly carries the bicolor flag into the world's most famous octagon. Tonight, the five-time muay thai world champion Valentina Shevchenko is going for the women's bantamweight (135 pounds) title in the UFC against the Brazilian and current champion Amanda Nunes.

- Valentina Shevchenko vs. Amanda Nunes LIVE ONLINE by the UFC

The Kyrgyz-born and Peruvian representative has clear goals for this important fight. 'I'm going to use everything I have to win the fight. I'm mentally and physically prepared,' said the 'Bullet' in the pre-fight conference for what will be the main event of UFC 213.

In March 2016, Valentina Shevchenko vs Amanda Nunes faced each other for the first time in UFC 196. By unanimous decision of the judges, victory went to the Brazilian, to the total dissatisfaction of the national fighter.

- Valentina Shevchenko vs. Amanda Nunes LIVE ONLINE by the UFC

After this victory, Amanda Nunes would win the bantamweight title by defeating American Miesha Tate with an effective rear-naked choke in the first round.

Our credit Valentina Shevchenko impressed at yesterday's open workouts with her flexibility and agility. A large part of the show she gave, in which she showed her experience in muay thai and boxing, Valentina Shevchenko caused the excitement of her fans.