UFC

Valentina “Bullet”Shevchenko

UFC26-4-1

Division
Women's Flyweight
Stance
Southpaw
Height
5' 5"
Weight
125 lbs.
Reach
66"
Nationality
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO
9
Wins by submission
7
Wins by decision
7

Striking accuracy

53%

942 landed · 1,793 attempted

Takedown accuracy

64%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2023-03-04 to 2025-11-15

Wins

3 / 5

Losses

1 / 5

Draws

1 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Valentina Shevchenko Bio

Valentina Shevchenko is a Kyrgyzstani professional mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC women’s flyweight division. As of September 12, 2026, the UFC lists her as an active fighter and the women’s flyweight champion. She regained the title by defeating Alexa Grasso at UFC 306 on September 14, 2024, then retained it against Manon Fiorot on May 10, 2025, and Zhang Weili on November 15, 2025.

Born on March 7, 1988, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Shevchenko began training in taekwondo at age five. She has developed a broad martial-arts background that includes Muay Thai, boxing, judo, wrestling and sambo, and she began competing professionally in mixed martial arts in 2003. Her pre-UFC career included major international Muay Thai accomplishments, including IFMA world championships.

Shevchenko is known for technical Muay Thai striking, counterattacks, kicking ability and well-rounded grappling. She trains at Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand, and has described martial arts as a family tradition. She studied film directing at the University of Arts Kyrgyzstan, adding an academic interest outside competition to a career built around combat sports.

Record
26-4-1
Division
Women's Flyweight
Fighting style
Muay Thai
Stance
Southpaw
Height
5' 5"
Weight
125 lbs.
Reach
66"
Leg reach
38.00
Gym / team
Tiger Muay Thai[4]
Nationality
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Residence
Las Vegas, Nevada
Fighting out of
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Birth date
Mar 7, 1988 (age 38)
Age
38
Birthplace
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Valentina Shevchenko Questions & Answers

What division does Valentina Shevchenko compete in?

Valentina Shevchenko competes in the UFC women’s flyweight division and is listed by the UFC as its active champion.

Where does Valentina Shevchenko train?

The UFC lists Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand, as Valentina Shevchenko’s training gym.

When did Valentina Shevchenko make her UFC debut?

Valentina Shevchenko made her UFC debut on December 19, 2015.

What is Valentina Shevchenko’s fighting style?

Her primary listed style is Muay Thai, supported by experience in boxing, taekwondo, judo, wrestling and sambo. She is recognized for precise striking, varied kicking and effective grappling.

When was Valentina Shevchenko born?

Valentina Shevchenko was born on March 7, 1988, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

How tall is Valentina Shevchenko?

Valentina Shevchenko is listed at 5 feet 5 inches tall.

Did Valentina Shevchenko attend college?

Yes. Valentina Shevchenko attended the University of Arts Kyrgyzstan and earned an undergraduate degree in film directing.

What are Valentina Shevchenko’s major title milestones?

Shevchenko became UFC women’s flyweight champion in 2018, later regained the championship at UFC 306 in September 2024, and retained it in bouts against Manon Fiorot and Zhang Weili during 2025. Before the UFC, she won major international Muay Thai titles.