Hailing from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Valentina Shevchenko, known by her moniker "Bullet", is a professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's women's flyweight division. Standing at 5 feet 5 inches with a 66.5-inch reach, Shevchenko fights in a southpaw stance and trains with Tiger Muay Thai under coach Pavel Fedotov.
Shevchenko first clinched the UFC Women's Flyweight Championship in December 2018 by defeating Joanna Jedrzejczyk. She defended the title seven times, setting a record for the most consecutive title defenses in the division. After a loss against Alexa Grasso in 2023 and a subsequent draw in their rematch, Shevchenko reclaimed the title in a dominant unanimous decision victory at UFC 306 in September 2024. She is now scheduled to defend her title against the French contender, Manon Fiorot, at UFC 315 on May 10, 2025, in Montreal, Canada.
Valentina Shevchenko Next Fight - Opponent, Date, and Location
Valentina "Bullet" Shevchenko is scheduled to face Manon Fiorot in her next fight on May 10, 2025, at UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena. This fight is set to take place at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Valentina Shevchenko Record
Valentina Shevchenko maintains a professional mixed martial arts record of 24 wins, four losses, and one draw (24-4-1) as of May 7, 2025. Of her wins, eight have come via knockouts, three by submissions, and nine by decisions.
| 29 matches | 24 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 1 |
| By submission | 7 | 1 |
| By decision | 9 | 2 |
| Draws | 1 | |
Manon Fiorot Record
French contender Manon "The Beast" Fiorot holds a record of 12 wins and one loss (12-1-0) as of May 7, 2025. Of her victories, six have come by way of knockouts and six by submitting her opponents.
| 13 matches | 12 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 6 | 0 |
| By decision | 6 | 1 |
Valentina Shevchenko Last Fight
Valentina Shevchenko squared off against Alexa Grasso for the third time at UFC 306 in a UFC women's flyweight title showdown. Shevchenko dominated the former champion over five rounds with superior striking, grappling control, and takedown execution. Grasso had moments of offense, especially with submission attempts, but Shevchenko consistently neutralized them and dictated the pace. Shevchenko was declared the winner via a unanimous decision, becoming the first two-time flyweight champion in UFC history.
FAQs on Valentina Shevchenko's Next Fight
A. Valentina Shevchenko holds a professional MMA record of 24-4-1 as of May 7, 2025.
A. As of May 7, 2025, Valentina Shevchenko has fought 17 times in the UFC.
A. Valentina Shevchenko is 37 years old as of May 7, 2025.
A. Valentina Shevchenko is of Kyrgyzstani, Russian, and Peruvian nationality.
A. Valentina Shevchenko is 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) tall.
