Summary
Valentina Shevchenko is a Kyrgyz mixed martial artist. She currently competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Women’s Flyweight division. The 34-year-old is the reigning champion of the women’s flyweight division and the current #2 in the UFC pound-for-pound rankings. Her estimated net worth is $5 million. Here we bring you Valentina Shevchenko’s net worth, salary, earnings, career, MMA record, and more.
About Valentina Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko was born on March 7, 1988, in Frunze, Kirghiz SSR, Soviet Union, which is now Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Early Life and Family
Shevchenko’s mother Elena is a former multiple-time Muay Thai champion. Her father Anatoly served three years during the cold war and played for the Kyrgyzstan national football team.
Valentina’s older sister Antonina also competes in UFC. Valentina and Antonina made UFC history by becoming the first pair of sisters to feature on the same fight card at UFC 255.
Valentina Shevchenko trained in Muay Thai and kickboxing at an early age. At the age of 12, she knocked out a 22-year-old opponent in kickboxing, earning her the nickname “Bullet”.
One of the best female Muay Thai in the world, Shevchenko won 8 gold medals in the World Championships from 2003-2014, 2 representing Kyrgyzstan, 1 for Russia, and 5 for Peru.
MMA Career
As of writing, Valentina Shevchenko is on a 23-3 MMA record. She is the reigning UFC women’s flyweight queen.
Shevchenko beat Joanna Jędrzejczyk at UFC 231 in December 2018 to win the flyweight belt. She has defended her belt 7 times since then, against the likes of Taila Santos, Lauren Murphy, Jessica Andrade, etc.
She beat Taila Santos via split decision at UFC 275, in June 2022, in her last title defense. The Kyrgyz was also named for the Performance of the Night bonus three times in her UFC career.
“Bullet” made her MMA debut in 2003. She lost only three times in her career and two of which against Amanda Nunes.
Valentine Shevchenko is scheduled to face Alexa Grasso at UFC 285, on March 4, 2023, in a co-main event title fight.
Valentina Shevchenko’s Net Worth, Salary, and Earnings
In 2023, UFC flyweight queen Valentina Shevchenko’s estimated net worth is $5 million. Her primary sources of earnings are her fight purse and incentives.
Shevchenko earned an estimated $500,000 for her title defense against Taila Santos at UFC 275. Before that, she pocketed $392,000 for her win against Lauren Murphy at UFC 266.
She is also a three-time Performance of the Night winner, winning $50,000 each.
Salary
A UFC fighter’s earnings depend on several factors, including the fighter’s contract, the event, the opponent, and the performance.
The base pay for UFC fighters starts at $10,000 and can go up to $500,000 or more for the top fighters.
Personal Details
| Full Name | Valentina Shevchenko |
| Nickname | Bullet |
| Date of Birth | March 7, 1988 |
| Birth Place | Frunze, Kirghiz SSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality | Kyrgyz, Russian, Peruvian |
| Age | 34 |
| Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57kg) |
| Division | Flyweight |
| Reach | 66.5″ |
| Promotion | UFC |
| MMA Record | 23-3, 8 KOs |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
| Relationship Status | Unknown |
| @bulletvalentina |
Relationship Status
UFC flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko’s relationship status is unknown. The 34-year-old beauty prefers to keep her personal life away from the spotlight. She appears to be single.
Age
Born on March 7, 1988, she is 34 years old.
Height and Weight
She is 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) tall and 125 lb. She competes in the UFC women’s flyweight division.
MMA Record
[As of February 24, 2023]
| Total Fights | 26 |
| Wins | 23 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Lost | 3 |
| Win by KO | 8 |
FAQs
What is Valentina Shevchenko’s Net Worth in 2023?
In 2023, her estimated net worth will be $5 million.
Where is she from?
She is from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
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