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‘Better martial artist’… Rose Namajunas predicts Valentina Shevchenko vs Zhang Weili super-fight

Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes might not be the only women’s super-fight in store for UFC fans. The UFC 316 pay-per-view set up a huge matchup at 135 pounds, with Nunes and Harrison facing off moments after the latter submitted Julianna Pena to win the title.

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Demetrious Johnson Takes Fire From Ex-UFC Star for Warning Harrison About Amanda Nunes Fight

Demetrious Johnson has come under severe fire after issuing a stark warning to Kayla Harrison after her title win at UFC 316 — from the Ohio star’s close teammate, Jorge Masvidal.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 7

‘The Joker’ calls out former UFC champion after dominating opponent who missed weight by 6lbs at UFC 316

Valentina Shevchenko’s kickboxing rival wants one of the baddest women in the UFC. Wang Cong improved to 3-1 in the Octagon on Saturday, competing on the undercard of UFC 316 in Newark, New Jersey.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 5

Valentina Shevchenko and Zhang Weili snubbed as UFC 316 star is named the ‘best female fighter on the planet’

UFC 316 could see a new name join Valentina Shevchenko and Zhang Weili at the top of the pound-for-pound ladder. After Shevchenko’s victory over Manon Fiorot to successfully defend the flyweight title for the first time since beginning a second stint on the throne, ‘Bullet’ has cemented her spot as P4P number one.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / June 3

Valentina Shevchenko vs. Zhang Weili could be the biggest fight in women’s UFC history

Valentina Shevchenko and Zhang Weili stand atop the women’s MMA landscape, not just as champions, but as icons who have redefined what is possible in the sport.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 1

Valentina Shevchenko confirms her two opponent options after Erin Blanchfield vs Maycee Barber cancellation

If nothing else, the canceled UFC Vegas 107 main event may have simplified things for Valentina Shevchenko. Though not a stacked lineup, Saturday’s Apex card did look set to be an important one in the context of the women’s flyweight division, which Shevchenko is ruling over for a second time.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 30

UFC Vegas 107: Full Fight Card

Making a second consecutive trip to the Apex in Las Vegas, the UFC brings to the table a six-fight card loaded with several of the promotion’s top contenders in UFC Vegas 107.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 16

Valentina Shevchenko gives brutally honest assessment of Amanda Nunes’ comeback plan

Amanda Nunes, who sits alongside Valentina Shevchenko as one of the greatest female MMA fighters of all time, chose to end her career at UFC 289 in mid-2023.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 15

UFC Vegas 107 preview, start time, full fight card as Erin Blanchfield battles Maycee Barber

UFC Vegas 107 is the final event for UFC in May and features a modest card compared to the upcoming UFC 316. The main event of UFC Vegas 107 sees a match that was supposed to take place at UFC 269.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 15

‘What is his problem?’…Valentina Shevchenko hopes to confront UFC legend who said she is ‘not a nice girl’

UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko has a bone to pick with one former fighter. Shevchenko, regarded among the greatest female fighters in MMA history, is currently celebrating the continuation of her second rule as queen at 125 pounds.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 12

After retaining her title at UFC 315, what’s next for Valentina Shevchenko?

This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 315, the women’s flyweight title was on the line. Champion Valentina Shevchenko (25-4-1) was looking to successfully kick off her second title reign with a win over number one contender Manon Fiorot (12-2).

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 11

Valentina Shevchenko answers Manon Fiorot’s pre-UFC 315 ‘retirement’ wager after gritty co-main win

UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko circled back on Manon Fiorot’s wager at UFC 315. Valentina Shevchenko‘s second UFC women’s flyweight title reign began by snapping top contender Manon Fiorot‘s 12-fight winning streak at UFC 315 on Saturday in Montreal.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 11

Valentina Shevchenko breaks another record after cementing her second title reign at UFC 315

Valentina Shevchenko continued to prove that she is far from done by successfully defending her flyweight title in the co-main event on May 10. All of the talk following the conclusion from UFC 315 was around the main event where Jack Della Maddalena defeated Belal Muhammad with the result that has big implications for Islam Makhachev.

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MMA News / MMA Weekly / May 11

Valentina Shevchenko decisions Manon Fiorot in UFC 315 co-main event

Valentina Shevchenko won back the women's flyweight title in her last fight, defeating Alexa Grasso at UFC 306 in a trilogy match. On Saturday, "Bullet" put her title on the line for the first time of her second reign against No.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 11

UFC 315 Results: Electrifying Saturday Night in Quebec

UFC 315 is here! On Saturday night, MMA’s No. 1 promotion ends a busy weekend of competitive violence in Canada. 24 hours removed from Samourai MMA holding a card on UFC Fight Pass, Dana White’s organization takes center (centre) stage this Saturday evening.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 9

UFC 315 Weigh-In Results: Fight Shifts Weight Classes at Scales

UFC 315 is almost here. Saturday night, the No. 1 MMA promotion in the world heads up north to Montreal, Quebec for the fifth premium live event of 2025.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 9

UFC 315 Co-Main Event Preview and Prediction: Valentina Shevchenko – Manon Fiorot

Tomorrow night in the co-main event of UFC 315, the women’s flyweight title is on the line. The champion Valentina Shevchenko (24-4-1) officially begins her second reign as champion as she takes on number one contender Manon Fiorot (12-1).

MMA News / MMA Weekly / May 8

Manon Fiorot: 'Valentina Shevchenko don't want that smoke'

France's Manon Fiorot steps into the biggest fight of her career on Saturday in the UFC 315 co-main event. Fiorot takes on two-time women's flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / May 9

Top Betting Underdogs for UFC 315 featuring Valentina Shevchenko

UFC 315 brings the Octagon back to Montreal’s Bell Centre for the first time in a decade, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Headlining the card, newly crowned welterweight champion Belal Muhammad defends his belt against Australia’s surging Jack Della Maddalena.

MMA News / The SportsRush / May 6

‘GSP, Mighty Mouse & Silva All Had More’: UFC GOAT Debate Erupts as Valentina Shevchenko Hits Rare UFC Record That Even Jon Jones Hasn’t Matched

The GOAT debate in MMA is like your favorite bar argument—endless, passionate, and never quite resolved. One minute it’s Jon Jones leading the charge, the next it’s GSP, Anderson Silva, or Demetrious Johnson making their case with another insane stat or highlight reel finish.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / May 6

Valentina Shevchenko Vs. Manon Fiorot Predictions – ‘They’re Both So Good’

Valentina Shevchenko puts her UFC Flyweight Title on the line against Manon Fiorot at UFC 315, as MMA insiders gave their predictions. Valentina won the title after avenging her loss to Alexa Grasso at UFC 306.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 27

UFC champion's sister retires from MMA following huge career change

We have one less sibling duo in the UFC following a shock retirement. Antonina Shevchenko, sister of dominant flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko, has announced her retirement from professional MMA.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / March 27

Antonina Shevchenko announces retirement

Antonina Shevchenko announced her retirement on Thursday. The eight-fight UFC veteran and sister of two-time flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko has decided to focus on her pilot career and being a mother. "I didn’t have the opportunity to leave my gloves in the octagon by tradition, I didn’t think my fight in UFC in 2022 would be the last.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 13

Valentina Shevchenko Could Move Up To Bantamweight

UFC Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko has not ruled out a move up to bantamweight. Shevchenko won back her flyweight title after beating Alexa Grasso at UFC 306 in a unanimous decision.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / March 9, 2024

UFC Reveals Cast For Season 32 of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’

Ahead of UFC 299 on Saturday night, the promotion revealed the cast for Season 32 of “The Ultimate Fighter,” which will be coached by flyweight superstars Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko.