Best fights of Valentina Shevchenko
Over 23 years as a professional, Valentina Shevchenko has compiled a 26-4-1 (15) record, including 14 title fights across two weight classes. Here are her top 10 best fights.
1. Valentina Shevchenko defeats Alexa Grasso in their 3rd fight
On September 14, 2024 Valentina Shevchenko fought Alexa Grasso for the UFC Women's flyweight title. It was their third meeting. Shevchenko was 36 years old with a record of 23-4-1, and Grasso was 31 with a record of 16-3-1. Shevchenko won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new flyweight champion.
2. Valentina Shevchenko defeats Zhang Weili
On November 15, 2025 Valentina Shevchenko defended her UFC Women's flyweight title against Zhang Weili. Shevchenko was 37 years old with a record of 25-4-1, and Weili was 35 with a record of 26-3. Shevchenko was on a 2-fight winning streak and Weili was on a 5-fight winning streak. Shevchenko won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Valentina Shevchenko KOs Jéssica Andrade
On April 24, 2021 Valentina Shevchenko defended her UFC Women's flyweight title against Jéssica Andrade. Shevchenko was 33 years old with a record of 20-3, and Andrade was 29 with a record of 21-8. Shevchenko was on a 6-fight winning streak and Andrade was coming off a win. Shevchenko stopped Jéssica Andrade via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
4. Valentina Shevchenko defeats Liz Carmouche in their 2nd fight
On August 10, 2019 Valentina Shevchenko defended her UFC Women's flyweight title against Liz Carmouche. It was their second meeting. Shevchenko was 31 years old with a record of 17-3, and Carmouche was 35 with a record of 13-6. Shevchenko was on a 3-fight winning streak and Carmouche was on a 2-fight winning streak. Shevchenko won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Valentina Shevchenko defeats Manon Fiorot
On May 10, 2025 Valentina Shevchenko defended her UFC Women's flyweight title against Manon Fiorot. Shevchenko was 37 years old with a record of 24-4-1, and Fiorot was 35 with a record of 12-1. Shevchenko was coming off a win and Fiorot was on a 12-fight winning streak. Shevchenko won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Valentina Shevchenko defeats Joanna Jędrzejczyk
On December 8, 2018 Valentina Shevchenko fought Joanna Jędrzejczyk for the vacant UFC Women's flyweight title. Shevchenko was 30 years old with a record of 15-3, and Jędrzejczyk was 31 with a record of 15-2. Both Shevchenko and Jędrzejczyk were coming off a win. Shevchenko won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Valentina Shevchenko KOs Jessica Eye
On June 8, 2019 Valentina Shevchenko defended her UFC Women's flyweight title against Jessica Eye. Shevchenko was 31 years old with a record of 16-3, and Eye was 32 with a record of 14-6. Shevchenko was on a 2-fight winning streak and Eye was on a 3-fight winning streak. Shevchenko stopped Jessica Eye via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
8. Valentina Shevchenko defeats Jennifer Maia
On November 21, 2020 Valentina Shevchenko defended her UFC Women's flyweight title against Jennifer Maia. Shevchenko was 32 years old with a record of 19-3, and Maia was 32 with a record of 18-6-1. Shevchenko was on a 5-fight winning streak and Maia was coming off a win. Shevchenko won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
9. Valentina Shevchenko draws with Alexa Grasso in their 2nd fight
On September 16, 2023 Valentina Shevchenko fought Alexa Grasso for the UFC Women's flyweight title. It was their second meeting. Shevchenko was 35 years old with a record of 23-4, and Grasso was 30 with a record of 16-3. Shevchenko was coming off a loss, while Grasso was on a 5-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
10. Valentina Shevchenko KOs Lauren Murphy
On September 25, 2021 Valentina Shevchenko defended her UFC Women's flyweight title against Lauren Murphy. Shevchenko was 33 years old with a record of 21-3, and Murphy was 38 with a record of 15-4. Shevchenko was on a 7-fight winning streak and Murphy was on a 5-fight winning streak. Shevchenko stopped Lauren Murphy via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
