Valentina Shevchenko is a 37-year-old professional mixed martial arts competitor who competes in the women’s flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She is the reigning UFC women’s flyweight champion after winning it against Alexa Grasso at UFC 306.
Shevchenko's achievements extend beyond the octagon. She earned an undergraduate degree in Film Directing from the National Academy of Arts of the Kyrgyz Republic. In December 2021, her university honored her with the title of Honored Professor. Adding to her accolades, in April 2019, she received the Dank Order from Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov. This recognition came during her first visit to Kyrgyzstan in seven years, and President Jeenbekov praised Valentina for upholding the honor of their homeland with her achievements in combat sports.
Valentina Shevchenko's parents
Valentina Shevchenko was born to Elena Shevchenko and Anatoly Shevchenko. Her mother, Elena Shevchenko, was a decorated former Muay Thai champion and the president of the national Muay Thai organization from Kyrgyzstan. Her dad, Anatoly Shevchenko, used to serve as part of the Soviet Navy Pacific Fleet during the Cold War, as well as a footballer on the Kyrgyzstan national team.
Valentina Shevchenko’s nationality
Valentina Shevchenko identifies herself as Russian despite having been born in Kyrgyzstan. In 2019, she received the Dank Order from the Kyrgyz president, Sooronbay Jeenbekov, in recognition of her achievements.
Last Updated on May 7, 2025
FAQs
A. Valentina Shevchenko’s parents were Elena Shevchenko (her mother) and Anatoly Shevchenko (her father).
A. Valentina Shevchenko is of Russian, Peruvian, and Kyrgyzstani nationalities.
A. Valentina Shevchenko is 37 years old as of May 2025.
A. Valentina Shevchenko is 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) tall.
A. Valentina Shevchenko was a champion from December 2018 to March 2023. She became a champion for the second time at UFC 306 against Alexa Grasso.
