Valentina Shevchenko continues to stand out in mixed martial arts. The flyweight champion of the UFC won the Best Female Fighter award at the World MMA Awards 2022, a ceremony that took place in the second week of December in Las Vegas.
The 'Bullet' was nominated alongside Brazilian Cris Cyborg, American Kayla Harrison, former UFC bantamweight champion Juliana Peña, and Raquel Pennington.
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In addition, Fighters Only magazine indicated that Valentina Shevchenko is the Female Fighter of 2022. These recognitions highlight the career of the Peruvian fighter in the sport.
When did Valentina Shevchenko last lose?
The last time Valentina Shevchenko lost was in 2018, when she was defeated in the rematch against Amanda Nunes. Since then, the 'Bullet' has maintained a positive streak.
It is unknown when Valentina Shevchenko's next defense in the UFC will be. According to rumors, the flyweight champion will be putting her gold on the line in the early months of 2023.