Valentina Shevchenko is a Russian mixed martial artist (MMA) who was born on March 7, 1988, in Frunze, Kirghizia, which was then a part of the Soviet Union. Although of mixed Russian-Ukrainian background, in an interview, she identified herself as Russian to emphasize her strong ties to Russian culture. Russian has been her primary language since birth, as it has been her chosen medium ever since she went through schooling. She is a former UFC Women's Flyweight Champion and is currently ranked No.3 in the Women's Pound-for-Pound rankings in the UFC.
Her family hails originally from both the Soviet Union and Kyrgyzstan. Elena Shevchenko, Valentina's mother, holds an esteemed position within her Muay Thai Association of Kyrgyzstan as president, boasting multiple Muay Thai championship titles herself. Additionally, during the Cold War era, her father, Anatoly Shevchenko, served an admirable three-year stint with the Pacific Fleet of the Soviet Navy before going on to represent the Kyrgyzstan National Football Team during this same timeframe.
Valentina Shevchenko Next Fight - Opponent, Date, and Location
Valentina Shevchenko is braced up to square off against Alexa Grasso on September 14, 2024, at the Sphere in Paradise, Nevada, USA. The duo will meet each other in a trilogy bout where Shevchenko will challenge Grasso for the women's flyweight championship. Valentina Shevchenko and Alexa Grasso will feature in the co-main event of the highly anticipated Noche UFC (UFC 306: O'Malley vs. Dvalishvili).
Valentina Shevchenko's Record
Valentina Shevchenko holds an impressive professional mixed martial arts record of 23 wins, four losses, and one draw as of September 6, 2024.
| 28 matches | 23 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 1 |
| By submission | 7 | 1 |
| By decision | 8 | 2 |
| Draws | 1 | |
Alexa Grasso's Record
Alexa Grasso has a professional mixed martial arts record of 16 wins, three losses, and one draw to her name as of September 6, 2024.
| 20 matches | 16 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 0 |
| By submission | 2 | 1 |
| By decision | 10 | 2 |
| Draws | 1 | |
Valentina Shevchenko's Last Fight
Valentina Shevchenko squared off against Alexa Grasso at UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2 in a UFC women's flyweight title showdown. After a grueling five rounds, the fight ended up getting ruled a split draw and Grasso retained her championship.
Last Updated on September 6, 2024
FAQs on Valentina Shevchenko's Next Fight
A. Valentina Shevchenko holds a professional MMA record of 23-4-1 as of September 6, 2024.
A. As of September 6, 2024, Valentina Shevchenko has fought 16 times in the UFC.
A. Valentina Shevchenko is 36 years old as of September 6, 2024.
A. Valentina Shevchenko is of Kyrgyzstani, Russian, and Peruvian nationality.
A. Valentina Shevchenko is 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) tall.
