Valentina Shevchenko (fighter)
Valentina Shevchenko Валентина Шевченко | |
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Born |
Valentina Anatolievna Shevchenko March 7, 1988 Bishkek, Kirghiz SSR, Soviet Union |
Other names | The Bullet[1] |
Nationality |
Kyrgyz Russian [2] Peruvian [3] |
Ethnicity | Russian[4][5] |
Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st) |
Division |
Bantamweight (MMA) Lightweight (Kickboxing) |
Reach | 67.0 in (170 cm) |
Style | Boxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo |
Stance | Southpaw |
Fighting out of | Lima, Peru |
Team |
Tiger Muay Thai[6] Gracie Barra Texas [7] |
Trainer | Pavel Fedotov |
Rank |
2nd dan black belt in Taekwondo[8] International Master of Sports in Muay Thai[8] Master of Sports in Boxing[8] Master of Sports in Kickboxing[8] Master of Sports in Taekwondo[8] Black belt[9] & Master of Sports in Judo[8] |
Years active | 2000[10] - |
Professional boxing record | |
Total | 2 |
Wins | 2 |
Kickboxing record | |
Total | 61 |
Wins | 58 |
By knockout | 21 |
Losses | 2 |
Draws | 1 |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 15 |
Wins | 13 |
By knockout | 4 |
By submission | 5 |
By decision | 4 |
Losses | 2 |
By knockout | 1 |
By decision | 1 |
Other information | |
University | University of Arts Kyrgystan[8] |
Notable relatives | Antonina Shevchenko |
Boxing record from BoxRec | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Valentina Anatolievna Shevchenko (Russian: Валентина Анатольевна Шевченко; born March 7, 1988) is a Kyrgyzstani female kickboxer, mixed martial artist and former boxer of Russian descent,[4] who competes in the women's bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[11]
Early life
5'5" lightweight Valentina "The Bullet" Shevchenko was born in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on March 7, 1988 and became interested in fighting sports at an early age. She began with taekwondo at age 5, under the influence of her mother who had practiced the sport and of her older sister Antonina. At age 12 she branched out into Muay Thai kickboxing then free style Vale Tudo. Her kickboxing career began in Kyrgyzstan when at age 12 she knocked out a 22-year-old opponent, earning her the moniker "Bullet" from her trainer Pavel Fedotov because of her speed in the ring.[10][12][13]
Professional kickboxing career
Shevchenko has held several kickboxing and muay thai titles, such as the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur World Championships and World Muaythai Council and been highly regarded as one of the best female Muay Thai fighters in the world.[14][15][16] Shevchenko has a 56-2 professional record as in Muay Thai/K-1 defeating the likes of Joanna Jędrzejczyk and Caley Reece.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Valentina Shevchenko has competed in mixed martial arts since 2003 compiling a record of 13-2.
Legacy Fighting Championship
In 2014 it was announced that Legacy FC had signed Shevchenko for MMA and kickboxing.[17] On February 27, 2015, Shevchenko faced Jan Finney at Legacy Fighting Championship 39, winning the fight via unanimous decision.[18]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Shevchenko made her UFC debut as a short-notice replacement for Germaine de Randamie against Sarah Kaufman at UFC on Fox 17.[19] She won the fight via split decision.[20][21]
In her second fight for the promotion, Shevchenko faced Amanda Nunes on March 5, 2016 at UFC 196. Although she made an impressive and strong performance in the third round, her slow start in the first two gave the rounds to Nunes. She lost the fight by unanimous decision.
In her third UFC fight which was her first main event, Shevchenko defeated the former bantamweight champion Holly Holm via unanimous decision on July 23, 2016.[22]
Fighting style
A decorated Muay Thai Fighter/kickboxer, Shevchenko is known for precise and calculated striking and clinchwork.[23] While standing with opponents, she constantly varies between high punches and body shots, also utilizing knees, elbows, high front kicks and spinning back kick counters.
Championships and accomplishments
Kickboxing
- 2014 – Kunlun Fight, Legend of Mulan Champion 60 kg
- 2014 – Kunlun Fight, IPCC Tournament Winner (60 kg)
- 2013 – World K-1 Champion WKC, Peru (60 kg)
- 2013 – World K-1 Champion WKC, Mexico (60 kg)
- 2006 – World Muay Thai WMF Champion, Thailand (57 kg)
- 2005 – World Champion KF-1 MMA Pro, Korea, Seoul (57 kg)
- 2004 – World Kickboxing Champion WAKO, Italy (56кg)
- 2003 – World Champion KF-1 MMA Pro, Korea, Seoul (55 kg)
Muay Thai
- IFMA World Championships
- Gold (2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015)
- 2010 World Combat Games -60 kg/132 lb Muay Thai Gold Medalist
- 2013 World Combat Games -60 kg/132 lb Muay Thai Gold Medalist
- WMC Champion (one time) (2012)[24]
Professional boxing record
Kickboxing record (Incomplete)
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58 Wins (21 (T)KO, 0 decisions), 2 Loss, 1 Draws
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes |
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown | ||
15 matches | 13 wins | 2 losses |
By knockout | 4 | 1 |
By submission | 5 | 0 |
By decision | 4 | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 13–2 | Holly Holm | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Holm vs. Shevchenko | July 23, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
Loss | 12–2 | Amanda Nunes | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 196 | March 5, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 12–1 | Sarah Kaufman | Decision (split) | UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cerrone 2 | December 19, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Orlando, Florida, United States | |
Win | 11–1 | Jan Finney | Decision (unanimous) | Legacy FC 39 | February 27, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Houston, Texas United States | |
Win | 10–1 | Hellen Bastos | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Fusion FC 6 | February 26, 2014 | 2 | 3:00 | Lima, Peru | |
Win | 9–1 | Priscila Orellana | TKO (punches) | Fusion FC 5 | December 18, 2013 | 1 | 0:50 | Lima, Peru | |
Win | 8–1 | Akjarkyn Baiturbaeva | Decision (unanimous) | KF-1: MMA World Competition | April 30, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea | |
Loss | 7–1 | Liz Carmouche | TKO (retirement) | C3 Fights: Red River Rivalry | September 30, 2010 | 2 | 3:00 | Concho, Oklahoma, United States | |
Win | 7–0 | Yulia Nemtsova | Submission (Ezekiel choke) | Professional Free Fight | March 3, 2006 | 1 | 1:11 | Krasnodar, Russia | |
Win | 6–0 | Kyung Aeh Kim | Submission (armbar) | WXF: X-Impact World Championships 2005 | July 9, 2005 | 1 | 1:09 | South Korea | |
Win | 5–0 | Roza Kalieva | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Kazakhstan Federation of Pankration 2 | March 22, 2005 | 1 | 1:09 | Kokshetau, Kazakhstan | |
Win | 4–0 | Alla Iskarenova | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Kazakhstan Federation of Pankration | March 21, 2005 | 1 | 1:12 | Kokshetau, Kazakhstan | |
Win | 3–0 | Erkesh Kokoeva | TKO (punches) | Kyrgyz Federation of Kulatuu 2 | October 15, 2004 | 1 | N/A | Kyrgyzstan | |
Win | 2–0 | Mi Choi Kim | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WXF: X-Impact World Championships 2003 | December 9, 2003 | 1 | 1:55 | Seoul, South Korea | |
Win | 1–0 | Eliza Aidaralieva | TKO (punches) | Kyrgyz Federation of Kulatuu | April 21, 2003 | 2 | N/A | Kyrgyzstan |
References
- ↑ "Global female martial artist register: Valentina Shevchenko". awakeningfighters.com. Retrieved 2015-12-25.
- ↑ "Valentina Shevchenko lost to Amanda Nunes". matchtv.ru. Retrieved 2016-03-06.
- ↑ "Valentina Shevchenko - The International Federation of Muaythai Amateur (IFMA)". Retrieved 2016-05-31.
- 1 2 "Russian fighting technique: History Valentina Shevchenko's". novostiphuketa.com. Retrieved 2015-10-27.
- ↑ "Valentina Shevchenko vs. Amanda Nunes". valetudo.ru. Retrieved 2016-01-29.
- ↑ "16 x World Muay Thai Champion Valentina Shevchenko". Tiger Muay Thai. Retrieved 2014-10-26.
- ↑ "Valentina Shevchenko Signs with the UFC; Faces Kaufman in Debut | Wombat Sports". Wombatsports.wordpress.com. 2015-12-13. Retrieved 2015-12-17.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Valentina Shevchenko - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved March 7, 2016.
- ↑ "Fighter on Fighter: Breaking down UFC on FOX 20's Valentina Shevchenko". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2016-07-26.
- 1 2 "No hay quien tumbe a 'La Bala' Shevchenko" (in Spanish). Marca. Retrieved 2015-12-13.
- ↑ "Valentina Shevchenko Talks Cross Sport Success; Signing to Legacy MMA". Wombat Sports. Retrieved 2015-02-10.
- ↑ "Women's Boxing: Valentina Shevchenko Biography". Wban.org. Retrieved 2015-12-12.
- ↑ Edwards, Lance. "Legacy Fighting Championship 39 – Valentina Shevchenko | LEGACY FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP – PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ART PROMOTION". Legacyfights.net. Retrieved 2015-12-12.
- ↑ "Valentina "Bullet" Shevchenko the Pride of Muaythai". WMC. Retrieved 2015-01-17.
- ↑ "Valentina Shevchenko se coronó campeona en el Woman World Gran Prix de China" (in Spanish). La Republica. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
- ↑ "Athlete of the Month". Theworldgames.org. Retrieved 2015-12-12.
- ↑ "Legacy FC adds pro kickboxing to its resume for January debut on AXS TV". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2014-10-27.
- ↑ "Welcome to the UFC, Valentina Shevchenko". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2015-12-18.
- ↑ "de Randamie out, Shevchenko to debut against Kaufman". UFC.com. 2015-12-11. Retrieved 2015-12-11.
- ↑ Martin, Damon (2015-12-16). "Valentina Shevchenko upsets Sarah Kaufman in UFC debut". FOX Sports. Retrieved 2015-12-20.
- ↑ Stupp, Dann (2015-12-15). "UFC on FOX 17 results: Late replacement Valentina Shevchenko stifles Sarah Kaufman". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-12-20.
- ↑ Sherdog.com. "UFC on Fox 20 'Holm vs. Shevchenko' Results: Play-by-Play & Updates". Sherdog. Retrieved 2016-07-24.
- ↑ "Why you should get excited for Valentina Shevchenko (9-0 MMA, 60-2 Muay Thai) vs. Sarah Kaufman". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2015-12-18.
- ↑ "Valentina Shevchenko". Awakening Fighters. Retrieved 2014-10-20.
External links
- Professional MMA record for Valentina Shevchenko from Sherdog
- Valentina Shevchenko on YouTube
- Valentina Shevchenko on Twitter