JUNE 2 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
VALENTINA SHEVCHENKO
16 WIN •
3 LOSS •
- KO
16 WIN
3 LOSS
- KO
Valentina Shevchenko teases potential Zhang Weili showdown: "My fans, this is what they want to see" Valentina Shevchenko has accepted that a bout with Zhang Weili is in her future.
Erin Blanchfield doubts Zhang Weili's success at flyweight after potential Valentina Shevchenko title fight Top women's flyweight Erin Blanchfield isn't holding for breath when it comes to Zhang Weili finding championship success in the UFC 125-pou...
MAY 24 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Digs deep to retain UFC gold Shevchenko retained the UFC Women's Flyweight Championship on Saturday, defeating Manon Fiorot via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47) at UFC 315 in Montreal.
Impact It was the very definition of a back-and-forth fight that could have gone either way. Entering as a +110 underdog, Valentina dominated Round 1, picking apart Fiorot on the feet to the point she was a north of a -1000 favorite by the time the frame ended. Yet the challenger pushed back, gaining momentum as the fight progressed. Shevchenko spent far too much time being pinned along the fence, but she made sure she didn't absorb any significant damage. Fiorot was credited with 7:07 worth of control time, but landed just 1-of-12 takedown attempts. The biggest strike of the night was a Valentina knockdown with just seconds remaining in Round 4. Not very much happened either way in Round 5. Ultimately, the bigger offensive moments of the fight came from the Shevchenko side, but it was hairy. Valentina's next title defense seems likely to come against Natalia Silva, who torched former champion and Valentina rival Alexa Grasso via unanimous decision earlier in the evening.
MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Della Maddalena wrests welterweight championship from Belal Muhammad at UFC 315.
Jack Della Maddalena beat Belal Muhammad via unanimous decision to wrest away the welterweight championship in the main event at UFC 315MAY 11 • Associated Press
UFC 315: Shevchenko vs. Fiorot odds, picks and predictions In a 5-round women's flyweight championship bout in the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko and Manon Fiorot meet Saturday at UFC 315.
MAY 10 • JACKSONVILLE.COM
UFC 315: Shevchenko vs. Fiorot odds, picks and predictions In a 5-round women's flyweight championship bout in the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko and Manon Fiorot meet Saturday at UFC 315.
MAY 10 • AZCENTRAL.COM
UFC 315 full card results, schedule for Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena, Valentina Shevchenko vs. Manon Fiorot | Sporting News Canada Who will hold gold following UFC 315? The Sporting News will provide results for the entire fight card.
MAY 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Valentina Shevchenko, Manon Fiorot final faceoff for UFC 315 title fight UFC women's flyweight champ Valentina Shevchenko faces off with challenger Manon Fiorot for their UFC 315 main event title fight Saturday in...
MAY 9 • USATODAY.COM
War of words highlights buildup to UFC 315 in Montreal where political hostilities could overflow
The verbal gloves are off when it comes to the buildup to UFC 315, with the tension between the U.S. and Canada even spilling into this cardMAY 8 • Associated Press
UFC 315 video: Valentina Shevchenko, Manon Fiorot fierce at press conference faceoff Valentina Shevchenko and Manon Fiorot engaged in another tense staredown at Thursday's UFC 315 pre-fight press conference.
MAY 8 • USATODAY.COM
Valentina Shevchenko gets 100% real on Manon Fiorot's pre-fight talk while outlining her combat sports experience Valentina Shevchenko was not bothered by Manon Fiorot's remarks ahead of their title fight at UFC 315.
MAY 8 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
When Valentina Shevchenko told Nina-Marie Daniele about one American habit that weirded her out: "For me, it's a little bit weird" During a casual chat with UFC content creator Nina-Marie Daniele, Valentina Shevchenko opened up about one American habit that throws her of...
MAY 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
UFC Fight Night odds, preview: Why the Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko rematch is worth watching Brett Appley previews three fights on the UFC Fight Night card that features a rematch between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko.
APRIL 28 • NYTIMES.COM
Valentina Shevchenko breaks silence on MMA media seemingly pushing retirement rumors in fiery rant: "The most important is how you feel" Valentina Shevchenko has hit back at ongoing retirement speculation, insisting that a fighter’s longevity depends on performance rather than...
MARCH 5 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Valentina Shevchenko taking 'TUF 32' coaching gig seriously, content with UFC title shot timeline Valentina Shevchenko says she’s blocking out the noise that comes with the spotlighted “The Ultimate Fighter” reality series coaching gig.
MARCH 12, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM
Video: Alexa Grasso, Valentina Shevchenko appear friendly during 'The Ultimate Fighter 32' media day faceoff Watch the first faceoff between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko as they get set to coach Season 32 of “The Ultimate Fighter.”
MARCH 11, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
John McCarthy: Judge Mike Bell knows he 'f*cked up' with 10-8 scoring in Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko rematch John McCarthy says judge Mike Bell admitted he made a mistake in his scoring of the Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko rematch.
JANUARY 24, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM
MMA Junkie's 2023 Upset of the Year: Alexa Grasso submits Valentina Shevchenko in all-time shocker Alexa Grasso’s submission win over Valentina Shevchenko was one few saw coming, making her MMA Junkie’s 2023 Upset of the Year.
JANUARY 3, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
30 greatest UFC fighters of all time: Did enough women make our list? Amanda Nunes, Ronda Rousey, Valentina Shevchenko, and Joanna Jedrzejczyk are the women on our 30 greatest UFC fighters. Is that it enough?
NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
30 greatest UFC fighters of all time: Did enough women make our list? Amanda Nunes, Ronda Rousey, Valentina Shevchenko, and Joanna Jedrzejczyk are the women on our 30 greatest UFC fighters. Is that it enough?
NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
UFC champ Alexa Grasso reveals she fractured hand in rematch vs. Valentina Shevchenko, has surgery Just like Valentina Shevchenko, Alexa Grasso also fractured her hand at Noche UFC.
OCTOBER 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Valentina Shevchenko lays out post-surgery timeline for Alexa Grasso trilogy fight Valentina Shevchenko expects to be fully healed for a trilogy bout against Alexa Grasso in early 2024.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dana White says Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko trilogy is next; goes off on judge's 10-8 round Dana White says they have to do a trilogy between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko given the split draw.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Valentina Shevchenko says she suffered a hand fracture at Noche UFC, will require surgery Valentina Shevchenko reveals she suffered a comminuted hand fracture at Noche UFC.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Robert Whittaker thinks Valentina Shevchenko beat Alexa Grasso, calls 10-8 scorecard 'mind blowing' Robert Whittaker thinks Valentina Shevchenko should have gotten her hand raised against Alexa Grasso at Noche UFC.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
