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Why UFC Champ Valentina Shevchenko Loves Shooting: ‘It’s About Feeling the Story of Humanity’

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When the reigning UFC flyweight world champion isn’t busy stacking bodies inside the Octagon, ‘Bullet’ likes to spend her time “discharging” some energy via her wide array of firearms.

Why UFC Champ Valentina Shevchenko Loves Shooting: 'It’s About Feeling the Story of Humanity' 2

“I love the guns. For me, it’s way more than just coming into the range and discharging your energy—it’s being part of a huge culture,” Shevchenko told The Schmo. “Guns represent not only firearms, but also human history. Every era had its own weapons: knife, pistol, rifle.