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Survival of the fittest is not just a saying but it is a way of life in the UFC. Athletes are charged with the task of continuously staying ahead of their competition in their division but keeping their bodies in shape as well.

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 / Athlon Sports / March 20

UFC Releases Veteran After a Win, in a Make or Break Fight

The UFC Women’s Flyweight division is one of the most competitive and dynamic divisions in women’s MMA. With some of the most dominant fighters, including Valentina Shevchenko and Alexa Grasso, the division boasts an impressive level of talent.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / February 19

UFC 315 will feature Valentina Shevchenko – Manon Fiorot for the flyweight title

UFC 315 goes down on May 10th from Montreal and the PPV will feature two title fights. Dana White announced a ton of fights on Instagram tonight and included in that announcement was the co-main event of the PPV in May.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 10

Zhang Weili Retains Title, Sets Sights On Valentina Shevchenko!

Zhang Weili retained her UFC Strawweight Title with a comprehensive win against Tatiana Suarez, as she eyes a bout with Valentina Shevchenko. Zhang was the superior fighter, winning a unanimous decision on the cards: 49-46, 49-46, and 49-45.

MMA News / FirstSportz / February 9

Dana White offers greenlight to settle P4P debate between Zhang Weili and Valentina Shevchenko with super fight

Zhang Weili has now established himself as one of the most dominant female fighters in UFC history. The Strawweight queen defended her title against top contender Tatiana Suarez in a dominating fight at UFC 312.

MMA News / Sporting News / November 30

Would new PFL flyweight champion Dakota Ditcheva beat UFC legend Valentina Shevchenko if they fought in 2025?

The hottest new talent in MMA is Manchester’s 26-year-old phenom Dakota Ditcheva, but how would her Muay Thai specialty fare against the legendary Shevchenko?

MMA News / Sporting News / November 23

Biggest underdog on UFC Macau card finishes former top kickboxer

Gabriella Fernandes won as a 7-1 underdog against Wang 'Joker' Cong, who once beat Valentina Shevchenko in kickboxing.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 13

Valentina Shevchenko Wants to Teach Manon Fiorot Manners

The business of sports is something Manon Fiorot and Valentina Shevchenko both understand well. That is why their recent social media exchange serves many purposes.

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 / Empire Sports Media / September 16

After regaining the flyweight title at Noche UFC, what’s next for Valentina Shevchenko?

This past Saturday night in the co-main event of Noche UFC, the women’s flyweight title was on the line in a trilogy bout. Alexa Grasso (16-4-1) was looking to defend her title against the former longtime champion Valentina Shevchenko (24-4-1).

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 15

Valentina Shevchenko & Alexa Grasso Settle Rivalry at UFC 306

Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko made promotional history when the pair met in a trilogy bout at UFC 306. The two women first met in the co-main event of UFC 285 in March of last year, and that meeting saw Grasso beat the odds and stun Shevchenko when she claimed the women's flyweight title via fourth-round submission.

MMA News / FirstSportz / September 11

Dana White promises $25,000 to identify all the ‘Easter Eggs’ from Noche UFC broadcast from the Sphere

This Saturday, Noche UFC will take place at the iconic Las Vegas Sphere. The hype around the event is impressive in what is expected to be the greatest live sporting event of all time.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / July 15

UFC Will Be One-And-Done At Las Vegas Sphere?

Dana White is going all out when it comes to putting on an event for the UFC at the Las Vegas Sphere. UFC 306 is planned for September 14 at the brand-new venue in “Sin City.” During an interview with Pat McAfee, White explained why this is likely to be a one-off appearance for the MMA promotion.

MMA News / FirstSportz / June 6

Valentina Shevchenko employs ‘no water’ policy to develop ‘champions mindset’ at TUF 32

Valentina Shevchenko is one of the legends of female MMA. The former flyweight champion lost the title to Alexa Grasso at UFC 285 and drew in the rematch.

MMA News / Wrestling on SI / June 5

Valentina Shevchenko Ready for Trilogy Bout Against Alexa Grasso

Valentina Shevchenko believes she is the most elite women’s flyweight fighter in the UFC. Yet she does not have the belt to back up that belief. Shevchenko dropped the UFC women’s flyweight championship to Alexa Grasso in March of 2023, then fought to a split draw in the rematch last September.

MMA News / FirstSportz / May 15

'Crossing my fingers for that': Alexa Grasso wants history-making trilogy scrap against Valentina Shevchenko

Alexa Grasso met Valentina Shevchenko for the first time in the octagon at last year’s UFC 285. Submitting ‘Bullet’ in Round 4, Grasso pulled off one of the biggest upsets conceivable.

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.

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