Valentina Shevchenko Bio, Net Worth, Age, Husband, Children, Parents, Height

Valentina Shevchenko was born Valentina Anatolievna Shevchenko. She is a Kyrgyzstani and Peruvian professional mixed martial artist and former Muay Thai fighter.

Shevchenko started her professional career in 2003 in local Russian MMA promotions. She was part of the Kyrgyz Federation, WXF: X-Impact, Professional Free Fight, Fusion FC, Legacy FC, etc.

In 2015, Valentina Shevchenko got an opportunity to make her debut for UFC against Sarah Kaufman which she won via split decision.

Valentina Shevchenko Biography

Valentina Anatolievna Shevchenko (born March 7, 1988) is a Kyrgyzstani and Peruvian professional mixed martial artist and former Muay Thai fighter. She currently competes in the women’s Flyweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where she is the former UFC Women’s Flyweight Champion. As of August 1, 2021, she is ranked #2 in the UFC women’s pound-for-pound rankings

Valentina Shevchenko Age

How Old Is Valentina Shevchenko? Valentina Shevchenko was born on March 7, 1988 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Valentina Shevchenko Parents

Valentina Shevchenko was born to Elena Shevchenko and Anatoly Shevchenko. Her mother Elena Shevchenko is the president of Kyrgyzstan’s national Muay Thai association and a former multiple-time Muay Thai champion. Her father Anatoly Shevchenko served in the Pacific Fleet of the Soviet Navy for three years during the Cold War and played for the Kyrgyzstan national football team.

Valentina Shevchenko Sibling

Valentina has one sibling. Her sibling is called Antonina Shevchenko. Antonina is also a fighter. Antonina Kyrgyzstani-Peruvian Muay Thai fighter and mixed martial artist currently competing in the flyweight division of the UFC.

Valentina Shevchenko Height

She stands 1.65 m tall and weighs 57kg.

 

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Valentina Shevchenko Career

Valentina’s rise to fame in MMA began in 2015 when she made her debut in the UFC. She established herself as a force to be reckoned with, winning her first two fights in the promotion and earning a shot at the women’s bantamweight title. Although she ultimately lost the fight, Shevchenko proved that she was a top contender in the division and that she had the skills to compete with the best fighters in the world.

In 2017, Shevchenko dropped down to the newly created UFC flyweight division, and it was here that she truly found her home. She quickly dominated the competition, winning four straight fights and earning a shot at the vacant flyweight title. In December 2018, she faced former champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk in a highly anticipated fight, and she emerged victorious, winning the title and solidifying her status as the best flyweight fighter in the world.

Since winning the title, Shevchenko has defended it five times, defeating some of the best fighters in the division, including Jessica Eye, Liz Carmouche, and Jennifer Maia. She has also shown incredible versatility in her fighting style, using her striking and grappling skills to dominate her opponents and always coming out on top.

But Shevchenko’s accomplishments in MMA are just one aspect of her incredible life story. She is also an accomplished dancer and pianist, and she has a deep appreciation for art and culture. She often incorporates her love of dance and music into her training, and she has even performed traditional Kyrgyz dance at UFC events.

As of August 1, 2021, Valentina Shevchenko is ranked #2 in the UFC women’s pound-for-pound rankings.

Valentina Shevchenko Husband

Pavel Fedotov is a boxing coach and the husband of UFC fighter Valentina Shevchenko.

Valentina is currently the most famous female fighter on the UFC roster.

Valentina Shevchenko Children

Valentina Shevchenko has no children.

Valentina Shevchenko Net Worth

Valentina Shevchenko has an estimated Net Worth of $5 million. She is famously known as a professional mixed martial artist (MMA).

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