Fighters » Valentina Shevchenko
Valentina "Bullet" Shevchenko is a highly accomplished professional mixed martial artist, widely regarded as one of the greatest female fighters in the sport's history. A former two-time UFC Women's Flyweight Champion, she is known for her exceptional technical prowess, tactical precision, and comprehensive skill set across multiple discipline
Valentina Shevchenko has had many notable fights in her career, from her dominant reign as UFC Women’s Flyweight Champion to her high-stakes rivalries in the bantamweight division.
Here is a summary of some of her most significant bouts:
| Opponent | Event | Date | Result | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Nunes | UFC 196 | Mar 5, 2016 | Loss (UD) | First UFC loss in a competitive bantamweight fight. |
| Holly Holm | UFC on Fox 20 | Jul 23, 2016 | Win (UD) | Victory over former champion, established title contender status. |
| Julianna Peña | UFC on Fox 23 | Jan 28, 2017 | Win (Sub) | Armbar submission win, earned Performance of the Night bonus. |
| Amanda Nunes | UFC 215 | Sep 9, 2017 | Loss (SD) | Close split decision loss for UFC Bantamweight title. |
| Joanna Jędrzejczyk | UFC 231 | Dec 8, 2018 | Win (UD) | Won vacant UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship. |
| Jessica Eye | UFC 238 | Jun 8, 2019 | Win (KO) | Vicious head-kick KO, first flyweight title defense. |
| Jessica Andrade | UFC 261 | Apr 24, 2021 | Win (TKO) | TKO via elbows, sixth title defense. |
| Alexa Grasso | UFC 285 | Mar 4, 2023 | Loss (Sub) | Lost flyweight title via shocking fourth-round submission. |
| Alexa Grasso 2 | Noche UFC | Sep 16, 2023 | Draw | Title rematch ended in a split draw. |
| Alexa Grasso 3 | UFC 306 | Sep 14, 2024 | Win (UD) | Won unanimous decision in trilogy bout. |
Key Rivalries and Career Context
- Rivalry with Amanda Nunes: Shevchenko’s two fights against the dominant bantamweight champion were among the most high-profile of her career. Though she lost both decisions, the second was an extremely close split decision for the title, demonstrating she was one of Nunes’ toughest challenges.
- Flyweight Title Dominance: After moving to flyweight, Shevchenko established herself as one of the most dominant champions in the sport. Her wins over Joanna Jędrzejczyk, Jessica Eye, and Jessica Andrade were particularly impressive, showcasing her versatile striking and fight-ending power.
- Trilogy with Alexa Grasso: This series defines Shevchenko’s recent career. After a long reign, she lost the title in a major upset to Grasso, fought to a draw in the immediate rematch, and ultimately reclaimed the title in the third fight.
