Martial arts fighter has stunned her fans by taking to social
media after winning a match, showcasing her battered and bruised face. Anastasia Yankova, 25, is known for snapping glamorous selfies.
But fans were shocked when she posted her latest - exposing the brutality of competing as an MMA fighter.
The Russian had just beaten United States fighter Veta Artega, 28, in the Bellator 161 Fighting Championships.
She is seen with a black eye, swollen nose and split lip.
Ms Yankova said: "This is MMA, babe. Had an elbow dance with my girlfriend... now I look like a beggar at a railway station. This is how I will look for the next couple of days."
The Bellator 161 Fighting Championships were founded in 2008.
But fans were shocked when she posted her latest - exposing the brutality of competing as an MMA fighter.
The Russian had just beaten United States fighter Veta Artega, 28, in the Bellator 161 Fighting Championships.
She is seen with a black eye, swollen nose and split lip.
Ms Yankova said: "This is MMA, babe. Had an elbow dance with my girlfriend... now I look like a beggar at a railway station. This is how I will look for the next couple of days."
The Bellator 161 Fighting Championships were founded in 2008.
Billed as the toughest tournament in sport, competitors fight for a £77,000 jackpot.
The winners are also given a guaranteed world title fight against the current champion in their weight class.
Beautiful martial arts fighter shocks fans with battered and bruised post-fight selfie
The winners are also given a guaranteed world title fight against the current champion in their weight class.
Beautiful martial arts fighter shocks fans with battered and bruised post-fight selfie
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