How many times has Valentina Shevchenko lost?

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Valentina Shevchenko

Valentina Anatolievna Shevchenko is an MMA fighter originating from Kyrgyzstan and Peru. Nicknamed "Bullet," she competes in the women’s flyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of September 6, 2024, she is No. 1 in the women’s flyweight division in the UFC. Furthermore, she is also No. 3 in the pound-for-pound rankings for women in the UFC.

Born on March 7, 1988, in Frunze, Kirghiz SSR, Soviet Union, Valentina Shevchenko started her career as a Muay Thai fighter before becoming an MMA fighter. Her arrival at the UFC occurred at UFC on FOX: Dos Anjos vs Cowboy 2 on December 19, 2015. She faced Sarah Kaufman and defeated her via split decision in 5 minutes of Round 3. Since then, she has been a former 1-time UFC women’s flyweight champion.

Valentina Shevchenko, as of September 6, 2024, has an MMA record of 28 fights. Having won 23 fights (8 by knockout, 7 by submission, and 8 by decision), she lost 4 fights (1 by knockout, 1 by submission, and 2 by decision). She will clash with UFC Women’s Flyweight Champion Alexa Grasso for a title rematch at UFC 306: O'Malley vs. Dvalishvili in a trilogy fight for the UFC women's flyweight title.

All Losses Faced by Valentina Shevchenko

Bullet has lost 4 times in her MMA career so far (3 in the UFC). Let’s have a look at the opponents who defeated her in her career.

Valentina Shevchenko vs Liz Carmouche

Valentina Shevchenko clashed with Girl-Rilla at C3 Fights: Red River Rivalry on September 30, 2010, in Concho, Oklahoma, United States. Carmouche defeated Shevchenko by KO/TKO via retirement in 3 minutes of Round 2. After this loss, Valentina Shevchenko returned to the women’s bantamweight division.

Valentina Shevchenko vs Amanda Nunes

Valentina Shevchenko locked horns with Amanda Nunes at UFC 196: McGregor vs. Diaz on March 5, 2016, in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Nunes defeated Shevchenko by unanimous decision. This was Shevchenko's first loss in the UFC.

Valentina Shevchenko vs Amanda Nunes

Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes defended her women's bantamweight title against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 215: Nunes vs. Shevchenko 2 on September 9, 2017, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Amanda Nunes defeated Shevchenko via split decision.

Valentina Shevchenko vs Alexa Grasso

Valentina Shevchenko entered the octagon to defend her flyweight title against Alexa Grasso at UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane on March 4, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Grasso defeated Shevchenko by submission via a rear naked choke in 4 minutes, 34 seconds of Round 4. With this win, Shevchenko lost her UFC women's flyweight championship to Grasso.

How Many times have Amanda Nunes and Valentina Shevchenko fought?

Valentina Shevchenko and Amanda Nunes have clashed twice in the UFC. They faced each other for the first time at UFC 196: McGregor vs. Diaz on March 5, 2016. Nunes defeated Shevchenko by a unanimous decision in the bout.

The duo locked horns in a rematch at UFC 215: Nunes vs. Shevchenko 2 on September 9, 2017, for the UFC women's bantamweight championship. Nunes defended her UFC women’s bantamweight title against Valentina Shevchenko by beating Shevchenko via a split decision.

Last updated on September 6, 2024

FAQs on Valentina Shevchenko's Losses

A. She is 36 years old as of September 2024.

A.She is nicknamed "Bullet."

A. Valentina Shevchenko’s MMA record is 23-4-1 as of September 6, 2024.

A. She has a striking accuracy of 52% as of September 6, 2024.

A. Valentina Shevchenko will lock horns with UFC women’s flyweight champion Alexa Grasso at Noche UFC on September 6, 2024, in her next fight.

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