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This fighter insists she will soon have Valentina Shevchenko’s UFC title. While much of the focus ahead of this Saturday’s UFC 323 pay-per-view is on the two title fights at the top of the lineup, there are plenty of other stars looking to make their mark on the undercard.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 4

UFC 323 star got a stern warning from Valentina Shevchenko after challenging her to an intergender fight

Henry Cejudo once proposed a champion vs champion fight — with a twist. ‘Triple C’ marks one of the prominent names set to close out the UFC’s pay-per-view era this Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 21

Valentina Shevchenko Names Her Sole Condition For A Nunes Trilogy

UFC Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko only wants an Amanda Nunes trilogy if the latter is back to her best. The potential for a third showdown was ignited by Nunes following Shevchenko’s title defense at UFC 322 where she defeated Weili Zhang.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 19

Valentina Shevchenko reveals the one reason that would make her reject another Amanda Nunes fight

Valentina Shevchenko is interested in a trilogy fight against Amanda Nunes — on one condition. Some big fights could await the flyweight champion in 2026 after her successful outing in last Saturday’s UFC 322 co-main event at Madison Square Garden.

MMA News / The Body Lock / November 19

Valentina Shevchenko to Amanda Nunes: “Let’s Do It” at Flyweight

Valentina Shevchenko defeated Zhang Weili at UFC 322, tying Amanda Nunes’ record for most female title fight victories Shevchenko accepted Amanda Nunes’

MMA News / The Body Lock / November 19

UFC Champion Shevchenko Rejects Ronda Rousey Superfight, Explains Why Timing Is Wrong

Valentina Shevchenko rejected a potential fight with Ronda Rousey, saying it made more sense years ago but not at this point in both fighters’ careers

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 19

Valentina Shevchenko Reveals Why She Doesn’t Call Herself Best Female Fighter In the World

“I’m very happy that I surrounded myself with people who don’t let me be lazy and start to think that I’m the best.” Valentina Shevchenko said this in a UFC interview back in 2020, and her mindset hasn’t shifted an inch since.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 19

Valentina Shevchenko Rejects Ronda Rousey Fight but Rallies for UFC Return: 'Good for the Sport'

The MMA world has been buzzing ever since Ronda Rousey stepped back onto the mats in the past few months, posting training clips that sent fans into a frenzy and reignited rumors of a comeback nearly a decade after her last UFC fight.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 18

Rose Namajunas reacts to former rival Zhang Weili’s one-sided loss to Valentina Shevchenko

‘Thug Rose’ had a vested interest in the UFC 322 co-main event. Before Islam Makhachev dominated Jack Della Maddalena to become a two-division UFC champion, Valentina Shevchenko prevented another legend from achieving the same feat.

MMA News / The Body Lock / November 17

UFC 322 results: Shevchenko dominates Zhang Weili, eyes Amanda Nunes rematch

Valentina Shevchenko defeated Zhang Weili by unanimous decision at UFC 322, recording her ninth flyweight title defense The win sets a UFC women’s record

MMA News / Yardbarker / November 17

Potential matchups for some big names after UFC 322

UFC 322 has come to an end and the massive card at Madison Square Garden lived up to it’s hype. Here’s some potential fights that could be made for the new welterweight champion of the world and more.

Islam Makhachev, Valentina Shevchenko cruise to title wins at UFC 322

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 17

Kayla Harrison’s Manager Lets Slip Amanda Nunes Timeline as Valentina Shevchenko Ready for White House

For two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison, the plan going forward is simple. After defeating Julianna Peña in June this year, the bantamweight champion faced off against Amanda Nunes, teasing a fight might be on the horizon.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 16

Valentina Shevchenko shares this record with Amanda Nunes after UFC 322 that proves her greatness

The women’s GOAT debate became more disputed at UFC 322. In the pay-per-view co-main event at Madison Square Garden, Valentina Shevchenko comfortably beat Zhang Weili to spoil the Chinese star’s two-division ambitions and cement her status as reigning flyweight queen.

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MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 16

Valentina Shevchenko Dominates Zhang Weili, Retains Flyweight Title at UFC 322

NEW YORK — So much for “toughest test in years.” Valentina Shevchenko reminded everyone why she’s one of the greatest fighters in women’s MMA history on Saturday night, turning a highly anticipated superfight into a one-sided masterclass.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 16

Who’s next for Zhang Weili After Losing to Valentina Shevchenko Fight at UFC 322?

Zhang Weili simply had no answer for Valentina Shevchenko. Like Joe Rogan rightly pointed out in the UFC 322 Octagon interview, she was the one touted as the challenger to finally dethrone the Kyrgyz champion.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 16

Who’s Next for Valentina Shevchenko After Winning Zhang Weili Fight at UFC 322?

While Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev prepared for the UFC 322 main event, the co-main, the women’s flyweight title fight, stole the spotlight.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 15

‘To be successful…’ Valentina Shevchenko revealed the secret to her longevity in the UFC

UFC 322 will feature Valentina Shevchenko’s 13th straight title fight. Shevchenko has cemented herself as the unrivaled greatest of all time in the UFC at 125 pounds and stands alongside Amanda Nunes as a leading figure in the overall women’s GOAT debate.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 14

Surprising Story Behind Valentina Shevchenko’s Dance Celebration: Lezginka Roots and Personal Meaning

Valentina Shevchenko is one of the deadliest female strikers in the UFC. With a record of 25-4-1, she rips through each tournament with her skill set in boxing, Muay Thai, and kickboxing.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 14

Valentina Shevchenko explains why she came to Joe Rogan's defense after Ronda Rousey comments

In a recent interview, former UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey criticized MMA fans and media. During the interview, she also stated the longtime UFC color commentator Joe Rogan was no expect on the sport. "He’s not an expert.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 14

Valentina Shevchenko Tattoos: Real Meaning Behind UFC Star’s Gun and Other Inks

Valentina Shevchenko has always worn her story in two places, inside the cage and on her skin. She enters UFC 322 against Zhang Weili as a two-time champion, ranked No.1 pound-for-pound, yet the numbers only tell half the tale.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / November 14

UFC 322’s Must-See Main Card Saturday Inside MSG!

UFC 322 fight week continues. Saturday night following the anticipated Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn rematch inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, MMA will take center stage inside the United States.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 12

Zhang Weili Embraces New Weight Class Ahead of UFC 322 Showdown With Valentina Shevchenko

NEW YORK — As Zhang Weili prepares for her next championship test, there’s a different energy surrounding the former strawweight queen. For the first time in years, she enters fight week not as a defending champion and not as a drained, weight-cutting machine.