Valentina “Bullet” Shevchenko's Professional MMA debut
Shevchenko made her professional debut against Eliza Aidaralieva on April 21, 2003, fighting on the regional circuit.
She made a winning start to her career, defeating Eliza Aidaralieva who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Valentina Shevchenko beat Eliza Aidaralieva by KO/TKO at of Round 2.
Valentina “Bullet” Shevchenko's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Shevchenko made her debut in the UFC against Sarah Kaufman on December 19, 2015, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC on FOX 17: Dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2 having compiled a 11-1-0 professional MMA record.
Valentina Shevchenko beat Sarah Kaufman by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Since her debut, Shevchenko has gone on to fight a total of 14 more times in the UFC. Her UFC record stands at 12-2-0.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Bantamweight Championship loss to Amanda Nunes
Shevchenko lost her 1st bantamweight title challenge, losing to Amanda Nunes on September 9, 2017 at UFC 215: Nunes vs. Shevchenko 2.
Valentina Shevchenko lost to Amanda Nunes by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
The first woman to defeat Priscila Cachoeira
Shevchenko defeated the previously unbeaten Priscila Cachoeira on February 3, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 125: Machida vs. Anders. Priscila Cachoeira came into the fight with a 8-0-0 record. Shevchenko was a -1000 betting favorite going into the fight. Valentina Shevchenko beat Priscila Cachoeira by Submission at 4:25 of Round 2. Valentina Shevchenko took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Winning the belt: UFC Vacant Flyweight Championship against Joanna Jędrzejczyk
Shevchenko won the UFC Vacant Flyweight Championship defeating Joanna Jędrzejczyk on December 8, 2018 at UFC 231: Holloway vs. Ortega.
This was Shevchenko's 2nd UFC championship fight.
Valentina Shevchenko beat Joanna Jędrzejczyk by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Title defence #1: Successfully defended the UFC Flyweight Championship against Jessica Eye
Shevchenko defended her belt against Jessica Eye on June 8, 2019 at UFC 238: Cejudo vs. Moraes.
This was Shevchenko's first successful UFC flyweight title defence.
Valentina Shevchenko beat Jessica Eye by KO/TKO at 0:26 of Round 2. Valentina Shevchenko took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Title defence #2: Successfully defended the UFC Flyweight Championship against Liz Carmouche
Shevchenko defended her belt for the 2nd time against Liz Carmouche on August 10, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 14: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2.
Valentina Shevchenko beat Liz Carmouche by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Title defence #3: Successfully defended the UFC Flyweight Championship against Katlyn Chookagian
Shevchenko defended her belt for the 3rd time against Katlyn Chookagian on February 8, 2020 at UFC 247: Jones vs. Reyes.
Valentina Shevchenko beat Katlyn Chookagian by KO/TKO at 1:03 of Round 3.
Title defence #4: Successfully defended the UFC Flyweight Championship against Jennifer Maia
Shevchenko defended her belt for the 4th time against Jennifer Maia on November 21, 2020 at UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez.
Valentina Shevchenko beat Jennifer Maia by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Title defence #5: Successfully defended the UFC Flyweight Championship against Jéssica Andrade
Shevchenko defended her belt for the 5th time against Jéssica Andrade on April 24, 2021 at UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2.
Valentina Shevchenko beat Jéssica Andrade by KO/TKO at 3:19 of Round 2.
Title defence #6: Successfully defended the UFC Flyweight Championship against Lauren Murphy
Shevchenko defended her belt for the 6th time against Lauren Murphy on September 25, 2021 at UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega.
Valentina Shevchenko beat Lauren Murphy by KO/TKO at 4:00 of Round 4.
Title defence #7: Successfully defended the UFC Flyweight Championship against Taila Santos
Shevchenko defended her belt for the 7th time against Taila Santos on June 11, 2022 at UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Procházka.
Valentina Shevchenko beat Taila Santos by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
When was Valentina Shevchenko's last win?
Shevchenko's last win came against Taila Santos at UFC 275 on Saturday June 11, 2022. Valentina Shevchenko beat Taila Santos by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.