Valentina Shevchenko ended an 11-year submission drought by nearly breaking Julianna Peña’s arm.
Shevchenko secured a second-round armbar victory at a UFC Fight Night nine years ago.
Peña tapped quickly as the pressure caused visible pain.
The win earned Shevchenko a bantamweight title shot later that year.
She later dominated the flyweight division between 2018 and 2023.
Shevchenko has since relied more on striking than submissions.
Natalia Silva is now set to challenge her after winning at UFC 324.
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