Valentina Shevchenko (fighter)

Valentina Anatolievna Shevchenko (va-len-tyna ; Russian:Валентина Анатольевна Шевченко; born (1988-03-07)March 7, 1988) is a Kyrgyzstani-born Peruvian[9] professional mixed martial artist and former Muay Thai fighter. She competes in the women's flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where she is the current Women's Flyweight champion. Shevchenko became champion at UFC 231 after defeating Joanna Jędrzejczyk, whom she also previously defeated three times in amateur Muay Thai bouts. Shevchenko is widely considered one of the best female fighters in the world. As of March 9, 2020, she is ranked #3 in UFC women's pound-for-pound rankings.[10]

Valentina Shevchenko
Born	Valentina Anatolievna Shevchenko (1988-03-07) March 7, 1988 Frunze, Kirghiz SSR, Soviet Union (now Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan)[1]
Native name	Валентина Шевченко
Other names	Bullet[2]
Residence	Las Vegas, Nevada
Nationality	Kyrgyzstani[3] Peruvian
Height	5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight	125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
Division	Bantamweight (MMA) Flyweight (MMA) Lightweight (Muaythai)
Reach	66 ^1⁄2 in (169 cm)[4]
Style	Kickboxing, Muay Thai
Stance	Southpaw
Fighting out of	Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Team	Tiger Muay Thai[5]
Trainer	Pavel Fedotov
Rank	2nd dan black belt and Master of Sports in Taekwondo[6] International Master of Sports in Muay Thai[6] Master of Sports in Boxing[6] Master of Sports in Kickboxing[6] Black belt[7] and Master of Sports in Judo[6]
Years active	2000–present[8]
Professional boxing record
Total	2
Wins	2
Losses	0
Kickboxing record
Total	59
Wins	57
By knockout	4
Losses	2
Mixed martial arts record
Total	22
Wins	19
By knockout	6
By submission	7
By decision	6
Losses	3
By knockout	1
By decision	2
Other information
University	University of Arts Kyrgyzstan[6]
Notable relatives	Antonina Shevchenko (sister)
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record Women’s Muay Thai Representing  Kyrgyzstan Representing  Peru World Championships 2014 Langkawi −60 kg 2012 Saint Petersburg −60 kg 2011 Tashkent −60 kg 2010 Bangkok −63.5 kg 2009 Bangkok −60 kg 2008 Busan −57 kg 2007 Bangkok −57 kg 2006 Bangkok −57 kg 2003 Almaty −57 kg World Combat Games 2010 Beijing -60 kg 2013 Saint Petersburg -60 kg

Early life

Shevchenko was born in Frunze, Kirghizia, USSR on March 7, 1988, to a Ukrainian family,[lower-alpha 1] but she has described herself as being Russian[13]. Her family had Soviet, and later Kyrgyzstani, citizenship.[14] After becoming interested in combat sports at an early age, she began Taekwondo at age 5, under the influence of her older sister Antonina and her mother, who both participated in the sport.[15] At age 12 she branched out into Muay Thai kickboxing and then freestyle Vale Tudo. Her kickboxing career began in 2000 when, also at age 12, she knocked out a 22-year-old opponent, earning her the moniker "Bullet" from her trainer Pavel Fedotov because of her speed in the ring.[8][16][17]

Shevchenko earned an undergraduate degree in Film Directing from the University of Arts Kyrgyzstan.[18]

Muay Thai and kickboxing

Valentina Shevchenko in China, 2014

From 2003 to 2015, Shevchenko collectively won more than 50 amateur/pro matches in K-1, Muay Thai and kickboxing (five were won by technical knockout, three were won by knockout). She received her first loss in kickboxing when she fought Debby Urkens (WFCA) in 2008 and her second one against Cong Wang in 2015.[19] Shevchenko won 8 gold medals (2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014) when she competed in the IFMA world championships, as well as the IMFA Royal World Cup in 2015. During these competitions, Shevchenko defeated future UFC Women's Strawweight Champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk three times and future UFC fighter Lina Länsberg once. Shevchenko is considered to be one of the best female Muay Thai fighters in the world.[20][21]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Shevchenko has competed in mixed martial arts since 2003, compiling a record of 19-3.

Legacy Fighting Championship

In 2014, it was announced that Legacy FC had signed Shevchenko for MMA and kickboxing.[22] She faced Jan Finney on February 27, 2015, at Legacy Fighting Championship 39, winning the fight via unanimous decision.[23]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Shevchenko made her UFC debut as a short-notice replacement for Germaine de Randamie against Sarah Kaufman at UFC on Fox 17.[24] She won the fight via split decision (28–29, 29–28, and 29–28).[25]

In her second fight for the promotion, Shevchenko faced Amanda Nunes at UFC 196 on March 5, 2016. Although she made an impressive and strong performance in the third round, her slow start in the first two gave the rounds to Nunes. She lost the fight by unanimous decision (29–28, 29–27, and 29–27).[26]

In her third UFC fight, Shevchenko faced former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Holly Holm at UFC on Fox: Holm vs. Shevchenko on July 23, 2016. After losing the first round, she rallied back to take over the fight and won a dominant unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, and 49–46).[27]

Shevchenko faced Julianna Peña in a possible title eliminator match in the main event at UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña on January 28, 2017.[28] She won the fight by armbar submission in the second round. The win also earned Shevchenko her first Performance of the Night bonus.[29]

UFC Bantamweight title fight

Shevchenko was expected to rematch the current women's bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes on July 8, 2017, at UFC 213, but on the day of the fight Nunes fell ill and pulled out of the fight. The doctors cleared Nunes to fight, but she didn't feel up to it, so the fight was called off.[30] Joanna Jędrzejczyk offered to replace Nunes, but the Nevada State Athletic Commission could not clear her on such short notice.[31]

The rematch against Nunes was rescheduled to UFC 215 on September 9, 2017, in Edmonton, Alberta. After a very close back-and-forth fight, Shevchenko lost the fight via split decision. In the post-fight press conference, she voiced her disagreement with the judges' decision but also said she respected the outcome.[32] Out of 22 media outlets, 10 scored it for Nunes, 10 for Shevchenko, and 2 scored it a draw.[33]

Flyweight division

In September 2017, Shevchenko revealed plans to join the 125-pound flyweight division.[34]

Shevchenko faced promotional newcomer Priscila Cachoeira on February 3, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 125. She won the fight in an extremely dominant fashion and via rear-naked choke in round two, outstriking her opponent 230-3. This win earned her the Performance of the Night bonus.[35]

Shevchenko was scheduled to face champion Nicco Montaño on September 8, 2018, at UFC 228. However, prior to the weigh-ins for the event, Montano was transported to a hospital due to the effects of weight cutting. The bout was cancelled and Montano was stripped of the Women's Flyweight title.[36] UFC officials then announced that Shevchenko would fight for the vacant 125-pound flyweight title later in 2018.[37]

UFC Women's Flyweight Championship

On September 20, 2018, it was announced that Shevchenko would face Joanna Jędrzejczyk, who was returning to Flyweight, on December 8, 2018, at UFC 231 for the vacant UFC Women's Flyweight Championship.[38] Due to UFC 230 being in need of a main event, Shevchenko was booked against Sijara Eubanks.[39] Eubanks was expected to face Jessica Eye at UFC 232, before being moved to face Shevchenko.[40] After the UFC announced a Heavyweight Championship bout between Daniel Cormier and Derrick Lewis to serve as the main event of UFC 230, UFC confirmed the bout between Shevchenko and Eubanks was canceled and that Shevchenko would return to her original bout at UFC 231 against Jędrzejczyk.[41] Shevchenko defeated Jędrzejczyk by unanimous decision to become the new UFC Women's Flyweight Champion.[42]

In the first defense of her UFC flyweight title, Shevchenko faced Jessica Eye in the co-main event at UFC 238 on June 8, 2019,[43] She successfully defended her title, winning via a head kick knockout in the second round.[44] This win earned her the Performance of the Night award.[45]

Shevchenko faced Liz Carmouche on August 10, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 14.[46] The pairing met previously under a regional promotion banner in 2010 with Carmouche winning the bout in the second round after the doctor stopped the bout due to a large cut stemming from an upkick.[47] Shevchenko won the rematch via unanimous decision.[48]

Shevchenko defended her Flyweight title for the third time against Katlyn Chookagian on February 8, 2020 at UFC 247.[49] She won the fight via TKO in the third round.[50]

Shevchenko was scheduled to face Joanne Calderwood on June 6, 2020 at UFC 251.[51] However, Shevchenko pulled out of the fight citing a leg injury. [52]

Shevchenko is expected to face Jennifer Maia on November 21, 2020 at UFC 255.[53]

Fighting style

A decorated kickboxer, Shevchenko is primarily known for precise counter-striking.[54] She is recognized for her exceptional ability to gauge the distance of an opponent's attack, then retaliate with a variety of counterattacks.[54][55] In a 2017 interview, Shevchenko noted the challenges of perfecting this technique in mixed martial arts: "It's different to fight a wrestler and stand-up fighter. To feel the distance of her punch, it's different."[56]

After dodging an opponent's strike, Shevchenko will often counter with a fast right hook, a spinning wheel kick, or a spinning back fist. On offense, she makes regular use of forward right hooks and two-punch combinations. She also utilizes an outside leg kick, regularly thrown at the end of a flurry, or in the early stages of a round.[54][55][57]

In addition to her striking, Shevchenko is trained in grappling and has a black belt in Judo, as demonstrated by her multiple take-downs against Holly Holm, her armbar submission of Julianna Peña and her rear naked choke submission over Priscila Cachoeira.[29][58]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • UFC Women's Flyweight Championship (One time, current)
    • Three successful title defenses
  • Performance of the Night (Three times) vs. Julianna Peña, Priscila Cachoeira, and Jessica Eye [35].[29][45]
  • Tied (with Gillian Robertson and Katlyn Chookagian) for the most wins in UFC Women's Flyweight division (5)[59]
  • Most consecutive wins in UFC Women's Flyweight division (5)
    • First female to Defend UFC Women's Flyweight championship
• MMAJunkie.com
  • 2019 June Knockout of the Month vs. Jessica Eye[60]

Kickboxing

• Kunlun Fight Women's Lightweight Championship (1 Title Defense)
• 2014 Kunlun Fight Female -60kg Tournament Champion
• 2013 World K-1 Champion WKC, Peru (60 kg)
• 2013 World K-1 Champion WKC, Mexico (60 kg)
• 2005 World Champion KF-1 MMA Pro, Korea, Seoul (57 kg)
• 2004 World Kickboxing Champion WAKO, Italy (56кg)
• 2003 World Champion KF-1 MMA Pro, Korea, Seoul (55 kg)

Muay Thai

• 2015 I.F.M.A. Royal World cup Tournament Championship (60 kg)
• 2014 I.F.M.A. World Championship (60 kg)
• 2013 World Combat Games, Muay Thai Gold Medalist (60 kg)
• 2012 WMC Muaythai Female Super Lightweight World Champion[61]
• 2012 I.F.M.A. World Championship (60 kg)
• 2011 I.F.M.A. World Championship (60 kg)
• 2010 World Combat Games, Muay Thai Gold Medalist (60 kg)
• 2010 I.F.M.A. World Championship (63.5 kg)
• 2009 I.F.M.A. World Championship (60 kg)
• 2008 I.F.M.A. World Championship (57 kg)
• 2007 I.F.M.A. World Championship (57 kg)
• 2006 I.F.M.A. World Championship (57 kg)
• 2006 World Muay Thai WMF Champion, Thailand (57 kg)
• 2003 I.F.M.A. World Championship (57 kg

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
22 matches	19 wins	3 losses
By knockout	6	1
By submission	7	0
By decision	6	2

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Win	19–3	Katlyn Chookagian	TKO (elbows and punches)	UFC 247	February 8, 2020	3	1:03	Houston, Texas, United States	Defended the UFC Women's Flyweight Championship.
Win	18–3	Liz Carmouche	Decision (unanimous)	UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2	August 10, 2019	5	5:00	Montevideo, Uruguay	Defended the UFC Women's Flyweight Championship.
Win	17–3	Jessica Eye	KO (head kick)	UFC 238	June 8, 2019	2	0:26	Chicago, Illinois, United States	Defended the UFC Women's Flyweight Championship. Performance of the Night.
Win	16–3	Joanna Jędrzejczyk	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 231	December 8, 2018	5	5:00	Toronto, Ontario, Canada	Won the vacant UFC Women's Flyweight Championship.
Win	15–3	Priscila Cachoeira	Submission (rear-naked choke)	UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Anders	February 3, 2018	2	4:25	Belém, Brazil	Return to Flyweight. Performance of the Night.
Loss	14–3	Amanda Nunes	Decision (split)	UFC 215	September 9, 2017	5	5:00	Edmonton, Alberta, Canada	For the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship.
Win	14–2	Julianna Peña	Submission (armbar)	UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña	January 28, 2017	2	4:29	Denver, Colorado, United States	Performance of the Night.
Win	13–2	Holly Holm	Decision (unanimous)	UFC on Fox: Holm vs. Shevchenko	July 23, 2016	5	5:00	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss	12–2	Amanda Nunes	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 196	March 5, 2016	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	12–1	Sarah Kaufman	Decision (split)	UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cerrone 2	December 19, 2015	3	5:00	Orlando, Florida, United States
Win	11–1	Jan Finney	Decision (unanimous)	Legacy FC 39	February 27, 2015	3	5:00	Houston, Texas United States
Win	10–1	Hellen Bastos	TKO (doctor stoppage)	Fusion FC 6	February 26, 2014	2	3:00	Lima, Peru
Win	9–1	Priscila Orellana	TKO (punches)	Fusion FC 5	December 18, 2013	1	0:50	Lima, Peru
Win	8–1	Akjarkyn Baiturbaeva	Decision (unanimous)	KF-1: MMA World Competition	April 30, 2011	3	5:00	Seoul, South Korea
Loss	7–1	Liz Carmouche	TKO (doctor stoppage)	C3 Fights: Red River Rivalry	September 30, 2010	2	3:00	Concho, Oklahoma, United States	Return to Bantamweight.
Win	7–0	Yulia Nemtsova	Submission (Ezekiel choke)	Professional Free Fight	March 3, 2006	1	1:11	Krasnodar, Russia	Flyweight debut.
Win	6–0	Kyung Aeh Kim	Submission (armbar)	WXF: X-Impact World Championships 2005	July 9, 2005	1	1:09	Seoul, South Korea
Win	5–0	Roza Kalieva	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Kazakhstan Federation of Pankration 2	March 22, 2005	1	1:09	Kokshetau, Kazakhstan
Win	4–0	Alla Iskarenova	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Kazakhstan Federation of Pankration	March 21, 2005	1	1:12	Kokshetau, Kazakhstan
Win	3–0	Erkesh Kokoeva	TKO (punches)	Kyrgyz Federation of Kulatuu 2	October 15, 2004	1	N/A	Kyrgyzstan
Win	2–0	Mi Choi Kim	Submission (rear-naked choke)	WXF: X-Impact World Championships 2003	December 9, 2003	1	1:55	Seoul, South Korea
Win	1–0	Eliza Aidaralieva	TKO (punches)	Kyrgyz Federation of Kulatuu	April 21, 2003	2	N/A	Kyrgyzstan

[62]

Professional boxing record

Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round	Time	Date	Location	Notes
Win	2–0	Nerys Rincon	TKO	4	N/A	December 17, 2011	Coliseo ReserClub de Pueblo Libre, Lima, Peru
Win	1–0	Halanna Dos Santos	UD	10	2:00	May 8, 2010	Coliseo Marotta, Callao, Peru

Professional Kickboxing and Muay Thai record

K-1, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai record (Incomplete)

Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time 2015-10-31 Loss Cong Wang Kunlun Fight 33 Changde, China Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00 Loses the Kunlun Fight Women's Lightweight Championship -60 kg. 2015-07-24 Win Anke Van Gestel Legacy Kickboxing 3 Houston, Texas, United States Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00 2015-01-16 Win Lindsay Haycraft Legacy Kickboxing 1 Houston, Texas, United States Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00 2014-10-05 Win Chali Bassinah Kunlun Fight 11 Macau, China Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00 Retains the Kunlun Fight Women's Lightweight Championship -60 kg. 2014-08-31 Win Irina Mazepa Kunlun Fight 9 - 2014 Legend of Mulan Tournament, Final Shangqiu, China KO (High kick) 1 N/A Wins the Kunlun Fight Women's Lightweight Championship and the Kunlun Fight 2014 Female -60kg Tournament. 2014-08-31 Win Yang Yang Kunlun Fight 9 - 2014 Legend of Mulan Tournament, Semi Finals Shangqiu, China Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00 2014-08-31 Win Elisa Qualizza Kunlun Fight 9 - 2014 Legend of Mulan Tournament, Quarter Finals Shangqiu, China Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00 2013-06-22 Win Fabiana Dutra Defensa & Combatante Paraguay TKO (Spinning back kick to the body) 1 N/A 2013-03-02 Win Malena Muñoz WKC K-1 World Championships 2013 Lima, Peru TKO (Spinning back kick to the body) 1 2:30 Retains the WKC K-1 Lightweight World Championship -60 kg 2013-01-06 Win Tania Gonzales WKC K-1 World Championships 2013 Mexico Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00 Wins the WKC K-1 Lightweight World Championship -60 kg 2012-12-02 Win Patricia Silva N/A Porto Alegre, Brazil Decision (Unanimous) 4 3:00 2012-08-24 Win Laura Soledad Griffa K-1 event in Peru Lima, Peru Decision (Unanimous) 4 3:00 2012-04-28 Win Ielo Page Double championnat du monde WMC Brest, France Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00 Wins the WMC Muaythai Female Super Lightweight World Champion. 2011-11-06 Win Ilona Wijmans Muaythai Premier League: Third Round Netherlands Hague, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00 2011-09-02 Win Angélique Pitiot Muaythai Premier League: First Round California Long Beach, California, USA Decision (Split) 5 3:00 2011-05-? Win Ruth Stephanie Aquino South American Muay Thai Championship Buenos Aires, Argentina Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00 2011-02-09 Win Martina Jindrová N/A Phuket, Thailand Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00 2010-10-04 Win Tainara Lisboa INKA Fight Championship Lima, Peru Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00 2010-02-? Win Ning Le K-1 event in China China TKO N/A N/A 2010-01-13 Win Geraldine O'Callaghan N/A Thailand Decision N/A N/A 2009-10-02 Win Mahalia Rocha de Morais Martial Arts Festival XVIII Lima, Peru TKO (Punches) N/A N/A 2008-05-03 Win Chajmaa Bellekhal Next Generation Warriors Utrecht, Netherlands Decision 5 3:00 2008-04-19 Loss Debby Urkens Temple of Thaiboxing Bladel, Netherlands Decision 5 3:00 2005-?-? Win Ingrid Graziani N/A Russia KO (Punch) 1 N/A 2004-?-? Win Oksana Chernikova K-1 event in Russia Moscow, Russia N/A N/A N/A Amateur Kickboxing and Muay Thai record (Incomplete) Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time 2015-08-23 Win Mariya Valent I.F.M.A. Royal World cup Tournament 2015, Finals -60 kg Bangkok, Thailand N/A N/A N/A Wins the I.F.M.A. Royal World cup Tournament Gold Medal -60 kg. 2015-08-20 Win Anke Van Gestel I.F.M.A. Royal World cup Tournament 2015, Semi Finals -60 kg Bangkok, Thailand TKO 1 N/A 2015-08-16 Win Nili Block I.F.M.A. Royal World cup Tournament 2015, Quarter Finals -60 kg Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00 2015-08-14 Win Kaoutar Houkman I.F.M.A. Royal World cup Tournament 2015, Eighth Finals -60 kg Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00 2014-05-? Win Mariya Valent I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament 2014, Finals -60 kg Langkawi, Malaysia N/A N/A N/A Wins the I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament Gold Medal -60 kg. 2014-05-06 Win Janice MacAulay I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament 2014, Semi Finals -60 kg Langkawi, Malaysia Decision 3 3:00 2014-05-05 Win Gia Winberg I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament 2014, Quarter Finals -60 kg Langkawi, Malaysia Decision 3 3:00 2014-05-? Win Siobhan Foley I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament 2014, Eighth Finals -60 kg Langkawi, Malaysia N/A N/A N/A 2013-10-23 Win Anastasia Sharmonova 2013 World Combat Games -60 kg/132 lb Muay Thai, Final St. Petersburg, Russia N/A N/A N/A Wins the 2013 World Combat Games -60 kg/132 lb Muay Thai Gold Medal. 2013-10-21 Win Pimnipa Tanawatpipat 2013 World Combat Games -60 kg/132 lb Muay Thai, Semi Final St. Petersburg, Russia Decision N/A N/A 2013-10-19 Win Zuunast Altansukh 2013 World Combat Games -60 kg/132 lb Muay Thai, Quarter Final St. Petersburg, Russia TKO (Body kick) 3 N/A 2012-09-12 Win Katsiaryna Viaryha I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament 2012, Finals -60 kg St. Petersburg, Russia N/A N/A N/A Wins the I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament Gold Medal -60 kg. 2012-09-11 Win Magdalena Edyta I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament 2012, Semi Finals -60 kg St. Petersburg, Russia N/A N/A N/A 2011-09-? Win Aicha El Majydy I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament 2011, Finals -60 kg Tashkent, Uzbekistan N/A N/A N/A Wins the I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament Gold Medal -60 kg. 2011-09-? Win Alfia Ishirgakova I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament 2011, Semi Finals -60 kg Tashkent, Uzbekistan TKO N/A N/A 2010-12-? Win Lina Länsberg I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament 2010, Finals -63.5 kg Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00 Wins the I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament Gold Medal -63.5 kg. 2010-12-? Win Marja Belush I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament 2010, Semi Finals -63.5 kg Bangkok, Thailand TKO (Body kick) N/A N/A 2010-12-? Win Anna Willberg I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament 2010, Quarter Finals -63.5 kg Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00 2010-11-? Win Valentina Gupalo I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament 2010, Eight Finals -63.5 kg Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00 2010-09-02 Win Caley Reece 2010 World Combat Games -60 kg/132 lb Muay Thai, Final Beijing, China Decision (Unanimous) 4 2:00 Wins the 2010 World Combat Games -60 kg/132 lb Muay Thai Gold Medal. 2010-08-31 Win Ania Fucz 2010 World Combat Games -60 kg/132 lb Muay Thai, Semi Finals Beijing, China N/A N/A N/A[63] 2010-08-29 Win Madeleine Ross 2010 World Combat Games -60 kg/132 lb Muay Thai, Quarter Finals Beijing, China N/A N/A N/A[64] 2009-12-? Win Alena Muratova I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament 2009, Finals -60 kg Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00 Wins the I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament Gold Medal -60 kg. 2009-12-? Win Emma Thyni I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament 2009, Semi Finals -60 kg Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00 2008-?-? Win Joanna Jędrzejczyk I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament 2008, Finals -57 kg Busan, South Korea Decision 3 3:00 Wins the I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament Gold Medal -57 kg. 2008-?-? Win Gozde Bayergi I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament 2008, Semi Finals -57 kg Busan, South Korea Decision 3 3:00 2008-?-? Win Alla Ivashkevich I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament 2008, Quarter Finals -57 kg Busan, South Korea Decision 3 3:00 2008-?-? Win Mikaela Mélante I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament 2008, First Round -57 kg Busan, South Korea Decision 3 3:00 2007-12-? Win Vipavat Lasuwan I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament 2007, Finals -57 kg Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00 Wins the I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament Gold Medal -57 kg. 2007-12-? Win Liisi Airo I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament 2007, Semi Finals -57 kg Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00 2007-11-? Win Joanna Jędrzejczyk I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament 2007, Quarter Finals -57 kg Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00 2006-06-? Win Misty Sutherland I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament 2006, Finals -57 kg Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00 Wins the I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament Gold Medal -57 kg. 2006-06-? Win Heather O’Donnell I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament 2006, Semi Finals -57 kg Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00 2006-05-? Win Joanna Jędrzejczyk I.F.M.A. World Championship Tournament 2006, Quarter Finals -57 kg Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00 Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

• List of current UFC fighters
• List of female mixed martial artists

Notes

1. Her surname "Shevchenko", is of Ukrainian origin, and several articles have mentioned her having Ukrainian ancestry[11][12], but she has described herself as being "Russian" in a Russian interview and her native language is Russian[13]

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External links

• Valentina Shevchenko at UFC
• Professional MMA record for Valentina Shevchenko from Sherdog
• Muay Thai Sisters at YouTube
• Valentina Shevchenko on Twitter

Awards and achievements
Vacant Title last held by Nicco Montaño	2nd UFC Women's Flyweight Champion December 8, 2018 – Present	Incumbent