Valentina Shevchenko News
Katlyn Chookagian says she'll dominate Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 247, open to Amanda Nunes matchup afterwards
Cole Shelton - February 7, 2020
Katlyn Chookagian is full of confidence heading into her first UFC title fight. In the co-main event of UFC 247, Chookagian will take on current flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko and will do so as a massive underdog. She is hovering around +700. But, that isn’t slowing her confidence, as she says she is better everywhere than ‘The Bullet’ and will dominate Saturday’s fight.
Valentina Shevchenko explains why she requested to have new UFC contract include non-PPV events
Harry Kettle - February 7, 2020
Valentina Shevchenko has explained why she wanted to have her new UFC contract include non-PPV events. Shevchenko is set to square off with Katlyn Chookagian in the co-main event of UFC 247 this weekend in Houston, Texas in what will mark the third time she has defended the UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship since winning it back at UFC 231 in December 2018.
UFC 247 | Pro fighters make their picks for Valentina Shevchenko vs. Katlyn Chookagian title fight
Cole Shelton - February 6, 2020
In the co-main event of UFC 247, Valentina Shevchenko is looking to defend her flyweight title for a third time when she battles Katlyn Chookagian. Heading into the fight, Shevchenko is a -1200 favorite while the American challenger is a +700 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. To no surprise, the majority are leaning towards Shevchenko getting it done, but one is picking the upset. The pros also believe the champ is running out of challengers and think the Amanda Nunes trilogy should happen next.
Valentina Shevchenko says Weili Zhang became champ due to 'lucky circumstances', not interested in potential superfight
Cole Shelton - February 4, 2020
Valentina Shevchenko believes Weili Zhang doesn’t deserve the chance to fight her for the women’s flyweight championship. After Zhang beat Jessica Andrade at UFC Shenzhen back in August, she spoke about wanting to move up and fight Shevchenko. Yet, the flyweight champion says Zhang only became a UFC champ because of lucky circumstances.
UFC 247: ‘Jones vs Reyes’ Fight Card and Rumors
Harry Kettle - January 2, 2020
The excitement of a brand new year in the world of mixed martial arts is being felt throughout the Ultimate Fighting Championship and beyond, with a series of high profile cards and title fights already being set in stone for the next few months, including the stacked UFC 247 card, scheduled for February 8 in Houston, Texas. in the UFC 247 main event, Jon Jones will attempt to defend his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against the undefeated Dominick Reyes. Jones is aiming to further cement his spot as the greatest light heavyweight of all time, whereas Reyes is looking to cause what would be regarded as one of the greatest upsets in UFC history.
Valentina Shevchenko booked for title defense opposite Katlyn Chookagian
Tom Taylor - November 21, 2019
UFC flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko is set to defend her title against top contender Katlyn Chookagian, according to a new report from Nolan King of MMA Junkie. The fight will reportedly occur at a February 8 pay-per-view card — most likely UFC 247 —in Houston, Texas.
Conor McGregor believes Valentina Shevchenko would 'spark' Henry Cejudo
Natasha Hooper - October 28, 2019
Conor McGregor is confident that Valentina Shevchenko would have the upper hand in an intergender bout against Henry Cejudo. Earlier this year, ‘Triple C’ took to social media and called for an intergender fight against female fighters including Germaine De Randamie and Amanda Nunes. One of the names to top his list was women’s flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko. Shevchenko was amused by the callout but assured fans that she would beat the male champion.
Weili Zhang wants Valentina Shevchenko next, if not she'll go and 'beat' Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Cole Shelton - October 21, 2019
Weili Zhang has set her eyes on current UFC flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko. Zhang is looking to become another champ-champ in the UFC after just winning the strawweight belt back in August. Why she wants to fight Shevchenko is simple. She wants to fight the best and she believes the 125-pound champion is just that. Yet, if that scrap can not come to fruition, she is fine taking on Joanna Jedrzejczyk.
Jessica Andrade plans to call out Valentina Shevchenko after UFC Shenzhen
Cole Shelton - August 29, 2019
UFC strawweight champ Jessica Andrade is days out from her first title defense, as she’s set to take on Weili Zhang in the main event of UFC Shenzhen this Saturday. Although Zhang is a tough opponent, the Brazilian champ is already eyeing her next fight, and she wants it to be a super fight. She has been talking about fighting Valentina Shevchenko and now plans on calling her out if she wins on Saturday.
Henry Cejudo challenges Valentina Shevchenko to UFC 246 main event fight
Tom Taylor - August 20, 2019
UFC men’s flyweight and bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo recently made a joking callout of reigning women’s flyweight champ Valentina Shevchenko, challenging her to fight for the “inter-gender” championship. The pair seem intent to rid this bizarre shtick till the wheels fall off. Over the last few days, Cejudo made a few more callouts of his would-be rival.
UFC rankings update: Valentina Shevchenko passes Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - August 15, 2019
The official UFC rankings have been updated in the wake of last Saturday’s UFC Uruguay card, and as expected, there have been some big changes. Perhaps the biggest changes in these new UFC rankings concern flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko, who defeated Liz Carmouche in the UFC Uruguay main event. With this victory, Shevchenko breezed past long-absent MMA superstar Conor McGregor on the official pound-for-pound list.
Dana White reacts to Henry Cejudo calling out Valentina Shevchenko
Tom Taylor - August 14, 2019
Earlier this week, UFC men’s flyweight and bantamweight champ Henry Cejudo made a callout of UFC women’s flyweight champ Valentina Shevchenko, challenging her to an ‘inter-gender’ showdown with all of their combined gold on the line. The following is a public service announcement for the supposed flyweight queen Valentina Shevchenko. Signed, Triple C and soon to be The IGC. #bendtheknee @BulletValentina pic.twitter.com/kUQbCnmIWd
Valentina Shevchenko responds to Henry Cejudo's callout
Tom Taylor - August 13, 2019
Earlier this week, UFC men’s flyweight and bantamweight champ Henry Cejudo made a callout of UFC women’s flyweight champ Valentina Shevchenko, challenging her to an ‘inter-gender’ showdown with all of their combined gold on the line. The following is a public service announcement for the supposed flyweight queen Valentina Shevchenko. Signed, Triple C and soon to be The IGC. #bendtheknee @BulletValentina pic.twitter.com/kUQbCnmIWd
Michael Bisping calls Valentina Shevchenko's win 'safe' and 'not entertaining'
Natasha Hooper - August 13, 2019
Pro fighters weren’t afraid to give their take on last Saturday’s UFC Uruguay bouts, and that includes Michael Bisping. The former middleweight champion described Valentina Shevchenko’s performance in the main event as a “safe” and “not exciting.” Valentina Shevchenko put her flyweight title on the line against Liz Carmouche at UFC Uruguay. The pair first fought in 2010 when Carmouche beat Shevchenko via second-round TKO. “The Bullet” vindicated her loss and secured a unanimous decision win, but Bisping wasn’t blown away by the contest.
Michael Bisping scoffs at 'aspiring woman-beater' Henry Cejudo
Natasha Hooper - August 13, 2019
Henry Cejudo recently made headlines after calling out Valentina Shevchenko to fight him in a potential ‘inter-gender’ bout. The ‘champ champ’ is seemingly envious of Shevchenko’s time in the spotlight since her win at UFC Uruguay over Liz Carmouche. He says wants to put their title reigns to the test and fight “The Bullet” gold. The following is a public service announcement for the supposed flyweight queen Valentina Shevchenko. Signed, Triple C and soon to be The IGC. #bendtheknee @BulletValentina pic.twitter.com/kUQbCnmIWd
Bellator champ Ilima-Lei Macfarlane claims Valentina Shevchenko is '100%' beatable
Mike Heck - August 12, 2019
While many believe that current UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko may be unbeatable at this point, Bellator women’s 125-pound champ Ilima-Lei Macfarlane begs to differ. Shevchenko successfully defended her title against Liz Carmouche over the weekend in the main event of UFC Uruguay via unanimous decision in a fight that was never in question.
Valentina Shevchenko responds to critics of UFC Uruguay performance
Adam D Martin - August 11, 2019
Valentina Shevchenko said she heard the boos of the fans at UFC Uruguay during her main event fight against Liz Carmouche, but she wouldn’t let the groaning fans make her deviate from her gameplan. The UFC women’s flyweight champion spoke at the post-fight press conference following the event and discussed the booing fans, telling those who didn’t enjoy her performance they should watch the fights more carefully.
Pros react to Valentina Shevchenko defeating Liz Carmouche
Natasha Hooper - August 10, 2019
Valentina Shevchenko put her UFC women’s flyweight title on the line against Liz Carmouche in this evenings UFC Uruguay main event. Tonight’s fight served as a rematch, as the ladies first met at C3 Fights, Red River Rivalry in 2010. There, Shevchenko (17-3) would suffer the first loss of her professional career. “Girl-Rilla” knocked out Valentina during the second round. However, Shevchenko believes it was a lucky strike that could have easily been stopped.