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Valentina Shevchenko, a dominant force in women's mixed martial arts, is now facing the most perilous stage of her career. She has reached a point where her potential opponents have spent years preparing specifically to counter her style and approach to fighting.
The 34-year-old Valentina Shevchenko first claimed the UFC flyweight championship in December 2018 with a decisive win over former strawweight titleholder Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Since then, the fierce fighter 'Bullet' has defended her title an impressive seven times. However, her upcoming title defense on March 4th at UFC 285 against top Mexican contender Alexa Grasso is expected to be a major challenge.
The Kyrgyz-Peruvian professional mixed martial artist has a professional career record of 23 victories and 3 losses.
Shevchenko's most recent match took place at UFC 275 on June 12, 2022, against the talented flyweight contender, Taila Santos. In what proved to be a closely contested battle, Shevchenko emerged victorious with a split decision win, earning scores of 49-46, 48-47, and 47-48 from the judges.
The victory was yet another testament to Valentina Shevchenko's impressive track record, adding to her already impressive seven consecutive title defenses as UFC flyweight champion. With each win, Shevchenko continues to demonstrate her unparalleled skill and relentless drive, solidifying her status as a dominant force in women's mixed martial arts.
Erin Blanchfield calls out Valentina Shevchenko's for UFC gold
Erin Blanchfield has demonstrated that she is a force to be reckoned with in the world of mixed martial arts, and she is now poised for a shot at UFC gold. At UFC Vegas 69, the talented 23-year-old fighter from New Jersey delivered a stunning performance that left fans and critics alike in awe.
Blanchfield faced off against former strawweight champion Jessica Andrade, and she rose to the occasion with a dominating display of skill and determination. In the second round of the fight, Blanchfield secured a decisive victory with a rear-naked choke submission, solidifying her position as one of the top contenders in the UFC.
Following her impressive victory over Jessica Andrade at UFC Vegas 69, Erin Blanchfield wasted no time in setting her sights on the UFC flyweight championship. In a bold move, Blanchfield called out the current champion, Valentina Shevchenko, as well as her next challenger, Alexa Grasso, indicating that she is ready to take on the best in the division.
Check out Blanchfield's octagon interview below:
