Valentina Shevchenko is one of the most accomplished fighters in UFC history and is considered by many one of the best female mixed martial artists to have ever competed. Born on March 7, 1988, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Shevchenko is a former UFC Women's Flyweight Champion who as of September 13, 2024, holds a record of 23-4-1. Before going pro in MMA, she trained in Muay Thai, winning numerous prestigious world titles.
Shevchenko first made her name known in the flyweight division of the UFC on December 19, 2015. She won the vacant UFC Flyweight Championship in 2018 over Joanna Jędrzejczyk and then went on to successfully defend her title seven times, racking up victories over elite-level fighters such as Jessica Andrade, Katlyn Chookagian, and Lauren Murphy. Known for technical striking and a well-rounded game, she has eight wins by knockout and seven by submission. In 2023, Shevchenko lost her title to Alexa Grasso on via submission in UFC 285. However, their rematch at Noche UFC in September 2023 ended in a split draw, which meant that Grasso retained her title. The duo will be squaring off once again at Noche UFC 306 on September 14, 2024.
Valentina Shevchenko Record
As of September 2024, Valentina Shevchenko maintains a professional MMA record of 23 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw (23-4-1). Of her wins, eight have come via knockouts, seven by submissions, and eight by decisions. Her only losses in the UFC came twice against Amanda Nunes and once against Alexa Grasso.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
| Draw | 23–4–1 | Alexa Grasso | Draw (split) | UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2 | September 16, 2023 | 5 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Loss | 23–4 | Alexa Grasso | Submission (face crank) | UFC 285 | March 4, 2023 | 4 | 4:34 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 23–3 | Taila Santos | Decision (split) | UFC 275 | June 12, 2022 | 5 | 5:00 | Kallang, Singapore |
| Win | 22–3 | Lauren Murphy | TKO (elbows and punches) | UFC 266 | September 25, 2021 | 4 | 4:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 21–3 | Jéssica Andrade | TKO (elbows) | UFC 261 | April 24, 2021 | 2 | 3:19 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
| Win | 20–3 | Jennifer Maia | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 255 | November 21, 2020 | 5 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 19–3 | Katlyn Chookagian | TKO (elbows and punches) | UFC 247 | February 8, 2020 | 3 | 1:03 | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Win | 18–3 | Liz Carmouche | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2 | August 10, 2019 | 5 | 5:00 | Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Win | 17–3 | Jessica Eye | KO (head kick) | UFC 238 | June 8, 2019 | 2 | 0:26 | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Win | 16–3 | Joanna Jędrzejczyk | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 231 | December 8, 2018 | 5 | 5:00 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Win | 15–3 | Priscila Cachoeira | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Anders | February 3, 2018 | 2 | 4:25 | Belém, Brazil |
| Loss | 14–3 | Amanda Nunes | Decision (split) | UFC 215 | September 9, 2017 | 5 | 5:00 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Win | 14–2 | Julianna Peña | Submission (armbar) | UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña | January 28, 2017 | 2 | 4:29 | Denver, Colorado, United States |
| 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. Cowboy 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 (retirement) | C3 Fights: Red River Rivalry | September 30, 2010 | 2 | 3:00 | Concho, Oklahoma, United States |
| Win | 7–0 | Yulia Nemtsova | Submission (ezekiel choke) | Professional Free Fight | March 3, 2006 | 1 | 1:11 | Krasnodar, Russia |
| Win | 6–0 | Kim Kyung-aeh | 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 1 | 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 | Kim Mi-Choi | 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 1 | April 21, 2003 | 2 | N/A | Kyrgyzstan |
Valentina Shevchenko Boxing Record
Valentina Shevchenko has also been a part of two professional boxing bouts, winning on both occasions (2-0-0).
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Nerys Rincon | RTD | 4 (10) | 17 Dec 2011 | Coliseo ReserClub de Pueblo Libre, Lima, Peru |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Halanna Dos Santos | UD | 10 | 8 May 2010 | Coliseo Marotta, Callao, Peru |
FAQs on Valentina Shevchenko's fighting record
A. As of September 2024, Valentina Shevchenko holds a record of 23-4-1.
A. As of September 2024, Valentina Shevchenko has only lost against Alexa Grasso and Amanda Nunes in the UFC.
A. Valentina Shevchenko was born on March 7, 1988, making her 36 years old as of September 2024.
A. Valentina Shevchenko hails from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
A. Valentina Shevchenko currently competes in the women’s flyweight division (125 lbs).
