Tina Black highlights her anti-prejudice stance on The Ultimate Fighter 34

Tina Black, competing on The Ultimate Fighter 34, emphasizes her anti-prejudice message through her nickname. Black, formerly known as Valesca Machado, aims to represent the black community in MMA and has committed to not returning to Brazil until she secures a UFC contract. After previously losing her Invicta strawweight title, she has since trained at Urijah Faber’s Alpha Male gym and views her fighting journey as pivotal in raising awareness. After a dominant performance in the quarterfinals against Natalia Alves, Black moves closer to her goal of becoming a UFC fighter, with her semifinal matchup yet to be announced.

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