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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Alexa Grasso Net Worth 2024, Height, Age, Partner, and More</b></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Alexa Grasso?Â </strong></h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">The current UFC Flyweight champ, Alexa Grasso, is among the ones who hustled their way to the top of the UFC Flyweight division. The 31-year-old Mexican claimed the UFC Flyweight title after defeating the former champ, the formidable <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/valentina-shevchenko/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Valentina 'Bullet' Shevchenko</a> at UFC 285. Grasso entered the UFC with an undefeated record of 8-0, which made her one of the hottest prospects at the time.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Her hype train, however, got derailed as she picked up two losses in her first five UFC fights. Grasso endured her first UFC loss after winning just a single fight in the UFC. However, after her third loss, the Mexican transformed herself into an all-new combatant with much improved striking skills.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Alexa Grassoâ€™s Early LifeÂ </strong></h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Alexa Grasso was born on August 9, 1993, in Guadalajara in the Mexican state of Jalisco. Her father is named Luis Grasso while there is no information available about her father. If we talk about her sun sign, Alexa is a Leo, and Leos are noted for their ambition and confident personality.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">By the age of 18, Grasso had already started fighting in MMA fights. She chose kickboxing as her primary martial arts discipline and started training at 14 years of age. She graduated from the University of Guadalajara with a degree in nutrition, which has aided her in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and the right weight for her.</p>


[caption id="attachment_1837059" align="aligncenter" width="966"]<img class="wp-image-1837059 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-2023-06-20T110007.625-e1724347000504.jpg" alt="Conor McGregor" width="966" height="1080" /> (Image Courtesy: IMAGO)[/caption]

Grasso is someone who nobody wants to mess with inside the octagon. She is a well-rounded fighter who is also an extremely skilled striker. The Mexican fighter has a strong ground game that has helped her significantly in her MMA career.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Alexa Grassoâ€™s Partner</strong></h2>
Alexa Grasso likes to keep her love life private and thus she has often avoided speaking about her relationships in the public domain. Though Grasso has been linked with a few people in the past few years, there has never been an official confirmation, and the fighter is unmarried as of now. A few years back, the champion was said to be in a relationship with the former UFC Interim Featherweight champ, Yair Rodriguez.

The two made a handful of public appearances as they attended the UFC Gymâ€™s inauguration in Mexico together while also being spotted at the MTV Millennial Awards held at the Pepsi Center WTC in Mexico City, Mexico, in 2016. However, the rumors were never confirmed, and last year Alexa Grasso saw herself getting linked with Omar Laureano Marquez after the latter made a post for the champion on Instagram following her victory at UFC 285. There have been no other indications of the two being in a relationship.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Alexa Grassoâ€™s Net Worth 2024</strong>Â </span></h2>
Alexa Grasso enjoys a net worth of <span style="font-weight: 400">$1-3 Million. The flyweight champion majorly earns via the UFC as she takes home a salary of around $500,000 for each fight. Grasso's highly celebrated bout against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 285 saw her taking a base pay of $500k.Â </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Alexa Grassoâ€™s Career Timeline</strong></h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">The Mexican Fighter made her UFC debut in the year in 2016 at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson against Heather Jo Clark. She amazed the entire fraternity and won the fight via a unanimous decision. Her journey in the UFC also included defeating fighters like Randa Markos, Maycee Barber, and Karolina Kowalkiewicz.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">But even after a few quick losses in her UFC career, she lived up to the expectations when she got a shot at the UFC Flyweight gold. Grasso completely outclassed the then UFC Flyweight queen, Valentina Shevchenko, at their UFC 285 bout with her amazing kickboxing-styled fighting. But she finally resorted to her ground game to earn a finish over Bullet.</p>


[caption id="attachment_2126528" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-2126528 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1025244830h-scaled.jpg" alt="Alexa Grasso; Valentina Shevchenko" width="1920" height="1280" /> March 5, 2023, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA: VALENTINA SHEVCHENKO right punches ALEXA GRASSO left during women s flyweight title fight at T-Mobile Arena. MMA 2023: UFC 285 PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY - ZUMAs vs 20230305_mda_r187_145 Copyright: xJustinxRenfroex[/caption]
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Apart from her already mentioned victory at UFC 285, her fight againstÂ <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/carla-esparza/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Carla Esparza</a> at UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Stephens is also one of the biggest matches of her career. After giving a tough fight, she lost the bout against 'Cookie Monster' via a majority decision. The Mexican probably had the best in-octagon moments in her last fight when she defeated 'Bullet' via a face-crank submission at UFC 285 and bagged her title.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Notably, she managed to defend her title at the UFC Fight Night 227 last year as the game ended in a draw. Currently, she holds a remarkable UFC record of 8-3-1. Her overall professional MMA career record is also superb standing at 16-3-1.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Alexa Grassoâ€™s UFC Career Stats and Record</strong></h2>
Alex Grasso boasts a pro MMA record of 16-3-1. She has ten decisions, 4 KO/TKO, and 2 submission victories to her name. Speaking of her record in the UFC, the flyweight has won eight and lost three bouts while one of her matches ended in a no-contest.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Alexa Grassoâ€™s Major Achievements and Awards</strong></h2>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Fight of the Night (One time)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Performance of the Night (One time)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2023 Submission of the Year vs. Valentina ShevchenkoÂ </span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">MMA Junkie 2023 Female Fighter of the Year</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">MMA Fighting 2023 Submission of the Year</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Alexa Grassoâ€™s Titles</strong></h2>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC Women's Flyweight Championship (One time; current)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">First Mexican woman to win a UFC championship</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Alexa Grassoâ€™s Social Media Accounts</strong></h2>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">X</span></td>
<td>https://x.com/AlexaGrasso</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td>https://www.facebook.com/AlexaGrassoMMA/</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td>https://www.instagram.com/alexa_grasso/</td>
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<td style="width: 45.9819%;height: 24px"><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
<td style="width: 234.879%;height: 24px"></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 45.9819%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 234.879%;height: 24px">Karen Alexa Grasso Montes</td>
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<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 45.9819%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 234.879%;height: 24px">NA</td>
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<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 45.9819%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 234.879%;height: 24px">08-09-1993</td>
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<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 45.9819%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 234.879%;height: 24px">Guadalajara, Mexico</td>
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<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 45.9819%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 234.879%;height: 24px">31</td>
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<td style="width: 45.9819%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 234.879%;height: 24px">5'5</td>
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<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 45.9819%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 234.879%;height: 24px">125 lbs</td>
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<td style="width: 45.9819%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 234.879%;height: 24px">Luis Grasso (Father)</td>
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<td style="width: 45.9819%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 234.879%;height: 24px">NA</td>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 45.9819%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 234.879%;height: 24px">Mexico</td>
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<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 45.9819%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td style="width: 234.879%;height: 24px">Mexican</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 45.9819%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 234.879%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">$1-3 Million</span></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 45.9819%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 234.879%;height: 24px">$500,000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 45.9819%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 234.879%;height: 24px">NA</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 45.9819%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 234.879%;height: 24px">Unmarried</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 45.9819%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="width: 234.879%;height: 24px">NA</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 45.9819%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 234.879%;height: 24px">Mexican professional mixed martial artist</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 45.9819%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Division</span></td>
<td style="width: 234.879%;height: 24px">Flyweight</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 45.9819%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Knockouts</span></td>
<td style="width: 234.879%;height: 24px">4</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Alexa Grasso

Alexa Grasso Net Worth 2024, Height, Age, Partner, and More Who is Alexa Grasso?Â  The current UFC Flyweight champ, Alexa Grasso, is among the ones who hustled their way to the top of the UFC Flyweight division. The 31-year-old Mexican claimed the UFC Flyweight title after defeating the former champ, the formidable Valentina &#8216;Bullet&#8217; Shevchenko at UFC 285. Grasso entered the UFC with an undefeated record of 8-0, which made her one of the hottest prospects at the time. Her hype train, however, got derailed as she picked up two losses in her first five UFC fights. Grasso endured her first UFC loss after winning just a single fight in the UFC. However, after her third loss, the Mexican transformed herself into an all-new combatant with much improved striking skills. Alexa Grassoâ€™s Early LifeÂ  Alexa Grasso was born on August 9, 1993, in Guadalajara in the Mexican state of Jalisco. Her father is named Luis Grasso while there is no information available about her father. If we talk about her sun sign, Alexa is a Leo, and Leos are noted for their ambition and confident personality. By the age of 18, Grasso had already started fighting in MMA fights. She chose kickboxing as her primary martial arts discipline and started training at 14 years of age. She graduated from the University of Guadalajara with a degree in nutrition, which has aided her in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and the right weight for her. (Image Courtesy: IMAGO) Grasso is someone who nobody wants to mess with inside the octagon. She is a well-rounded fighter who is also an extremely skilled striker. The Mexican fighter has a strong ground game that has helped her significantly in her MMA career. Alexa Grassoâ€™s Partner Alexa Grasso likes to keep her love life private and thus she has often avoided speaking about her relationships in the public domain. Though Grasso has been linked with a few people in the past few years, there has never been an official confirmation, and the fighter is unmarried as of now. A few years back, the champion was said to be in a relationship with the former UFC Interim Featherweight champ, Yair Rodriguez. The two made a handful of public appearances as they attended the UFC Gymâ€™s inauguration in Mexico together while also being spotted at the MTV Millennial Awards held at the Pepsi Center WTC in Mexico City, Mexico, in 2016. However, the rumors were never confirmed, and last year Alexa Grasso saw herself getting linked with Omar Laureano Marquez after the latter made a post for the champion on Instagram following her victory at UFC 285. There have been no other indications of the two being in a relationship. Alexa Grassoâ€™s Net Worth 2024Â  Alexa Grasso enjoys a net worth of $1-3 Million. The flyweight champion majorly earns via the UFC as she takes home a salary of around $500,000 for each fight. Grasso&#8217;s highly celebrated bout against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 285 saw her taking a base pay of $500k.Â  Alexa Grassoâ€™s Career Timeline The Mexican Fighter made her UFC debut in the year in 2016 at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson against Heather Jo Clark. She amazed the entire fraternity and won the fight via a unanimous decision. Her journey in the UFC also included defeating fighters like Randa Markos, Maycee Barber, and Karolina Kowalkiewicz. But even after a few quick losses in her UFC career, she lived up to the expectations when she got a shot at the UFC Flyweight gold. Grasso completely outclassed the then UFC Flyweight queen, Valentina Shevchenko, at their UFC 285 bout with her amazing kickboxing-styled fighting. But she finally resorted to her ground game to earn a finish over Bullet. March 5, 2023, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA: VALENTINA SHEVCHENKO right punches ALEXA GRASSO left during women s flyweight title fight at T-Mobile Arena. MMA 2023: UFC 285 PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY &#8211; ZUMAs vs 20230305_mda_r187_145 Copyright: xJustinxRenfroex Apart from her already mentioned victory at UFC 285, her fight againstÂ Carla Esparza at UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Stephens is also one of the biggest matches of her career. After giving a tough fight, she lost the bout against &#8216;Cookie Monster&#8217; via a majority decision. The Mexican probably had the best in-octagon moments in her last fight when she defeated &#8216;Bullet&#8217; via a face-crank submission at UFC 285 and bagged her title. Notably, she managed to defend her title at the UFC Fight Night 227 last year as the game ended in a draw. Currently, she holds a remarkable UFC record of 8-3-1. Her overall professional MMA career record is also superb standing at 16-3-1. Alexa Grassoâ€™s UFC Career Stats and Record Alex Grasso boasts a pro MMA record of 16-3-1. She has ten decisions, 4 KO/TKO, and 2 submission victories to her name. Speaking of her record in the UFC, the flyweight has won eight and lost three bouts while one of her matches ended in a no-contest. Alexa Grassoâ€™s Major Achievements and Awards Fight of the Night (One time) Performance of the Night (One time) 2023 Submission of the Year vs. Valentina ShevchenkoÂ  MMA Junkie 2023 Female Fighter of the Year MMA Fighting 2023 Submission of the Year Alexa Grassoâ€™s Titles UFC Women&#8217;s Flyweight Championship (One time; current) First Mexican woman to win a UFC championship Alexa Grassoâ€™s Social Media Accounts  X https://x.com/AlexaGrasso  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AlexaGrassoMMA/  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alexa_grasso/  &nbsp;  Personal Information:  Full Name Karen Alexa Grasso Montes  Popular Name NA  Date Of Birth 08-09-1993  Birth Place Guadalajara, Mexico  Age 31  Height 5&#8217;5  Weight 125 lbs  Parents Luis Grasso (Father)  Siblings NA  Nationality Mexico  Ethnicity Mexican  Net Worth $1-3 Million  Salary $500,000  Spouse NA  Relationship/Marital Status Unmarried  Children NA  Profession Mexican professional mixed martial artist  Division Flyweight  Knockouts 4

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<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Jessica Andrade 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
Jessica Andrade is one of the top women fighters in the UFC. She currently competes in the women's flyweight division and is a former women's strawweight champion. 'Bate Estaca' made her UFC debut in the year 2013. As of September 2021, she is #1 in the UFC women's flyweight rankings and #6 in UFC women's pound-for-pound <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.ufc.com/rankings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rankings</a>.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Jessica Andrade: UFC career</h2>
'Bate Estaca' joined the MMA powerhouse in the summer of 2013. Her debut fight was a losing effort against the veteran Liz Carmouche. Following that, she went on a winning streak before fighting <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/joanna-jedrzejczyk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joanna Jedrzejczyk</a> for the strawweight strap. She fell, but persevered and earned a shot at the gold once more.

On this occasion, Andrade knocked out <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rose-namajunas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rose Namajunas</a> in the second round at UFC 237 to ascend to the top of the division. This win earned her the Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night award.

[caption id="attachment_580322" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-580322" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210313184335/UFC_FI6_20201018-JH-0019-1.jpg" alt="Jessica Andrade" width="1920" height="1280" /> ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 18: (R-L) Jessica Andrade of Brazil takes down Katlyn Chookagian in their women's flyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on October 18, 2020 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]

One of the most talked-about fights was her bout with<a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/zhang-weili/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Zhang Weili</a>, where she was defending her title for the first time. She lost the fight via first-round technical knockout at UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs Zhang. Then she fought at UFC 251 where she suffered a split decision defeat to 'Thug Rose'. In her bout against <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/katlyn-chookagian/">Katlyn Chookagian</a>, Andrade won the fight via technical knockout and won the Performance of the Night award.

Her last fight was a title bout against the current UFC flyweight champion, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/valentina-shevchenko/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Valentina Shevchenko</a>, at UFC 261, where she lost via T/KO in the second round. Now, Andrade will step inside the octagon against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/cynthia-calvillo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cynthia Calvillo</a> on September 25, 2021, at <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ufc-266/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UFC 266</a>.

She holds a <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/6a1901c62ab3870f" target="_blank" rel="noopener">12-7</a> record in UFC.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Jessica Andrade: Fighting Style</h2>
Andrade is one of the few fighters in the UFC who is just amazing with her raw strength. She is one of the most physically imposing women in the division.

Her brawling style is one of the most powerful in the sport. Andrade possesses incredible strength and sharp techniques which have aided her to reach the list of top women fighters in the UFC.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Jessica Andrade: Achievements</h2>
'Bate Estaca' is undoubtedly one of the best female fighters inside the octagon. The fighter's achievement list is huge and overwhelming. The Brazilian fighter is a blue belt in Brazilian <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://awakeningfighters.com/athletes/jessica-andrade/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jiu-Jitsu</a>. Furthermore, Andrade holds an amazing MMA record of <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Jessica-Andrade-100715" target="_blank" rel="noopener">21-9-0.</a>

Andrade <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0&amp;weight_class=WSW" target="_blank" rel="noopener">holds</a> the record for the second-most stoppage wins in UFC women's strawweight division. She also holds the record for the most knockouts in the strawweight division. 'Bate Estaca' has claimed four 'Performance of the Night' and 'Fight of the Night' awards each.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Jessica Andrade: Net Worth and Salary 2021</h2>
Andrade has earned over $1,787,000 in her UFC career, according to <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://thesportsdaily.com/2020/10/17/jessica-andrade-career-earnings-fox11/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Sports Daily</a>. Her biggest paycheck ($230,000) came from her first fight against Rose Namajunas in 2019. The total estimated net worth of Jessica Andrade is over $859,590, according to <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.sportekz.com/mma/jessica-andrade-net-worth/#:~:text=Jessica%20Andrade%20Net%20Worth%20(%24,Combat)%20and%20ProFC%2047%20promotion." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sportekz.com</a>.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">How to contact Jessica Andrade?</h2>
<a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.instagram.com/jessicammapro/channel/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://twitter.com/jessicammapro?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>
<table>
<tbody>
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<td>Nickname</td>
<td>Bate Estaca (Pilerider)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Age</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Born</td>
<td>September 25, 1991</td>
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<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>Brazilian</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hometown</td>
<td>Umuarama, Brazil</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>5'1"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reach</td>
<td>62"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Leg <a href="https://www.ufc.com/athlete/jessica-andrade" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reach</a></td>
<td>35"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight / Division</td>
<td> 125 lbs / Flyweight</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMA Record</td>
<td>21-9-0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Active Win Streak</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$859,590</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Endorsements</td>
<td>N/A</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marital Status</td>
<td>Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wife Name</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2838740-ufc-fighter-jessica-andrade-wife-reportedly-robbed-at-gunpoint-in-brazil" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fernanda Gomes</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Girlfriend</td>
<td>NA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parents</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://peoplepill.com/people/jessica-andrade/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Julio and Neusa Andrade</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;

Jessica Andrade

Jessica Andrade 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Jessica Andrade is one of the top women fighters in the UFC. She currently competes in the women&#8217;s flyweight division and is a former women&#8217;s strawweight champion. &#8216;Bate Estaca&#8217; made her UFC debut in the year 2013. As of September 2021, she is #1 in the UFC women&#8217;s flyweight rankings and #6 in UFC women&#8217;s pound-for-pound rankings. Jessica Andrade: UFC career &#8216;Bate Estaca&#8217; joined the MMA powerhouse in the summer of 2013. Her debut fight was a losing effort against the veteran Liz Carmouche. Following that, she went on a winning streak before fighting Joanna Jedrzejczyk for the strawweight strap. She fell, but persevered and earned a shot at the gold once more. On this occasion, Andrade knocked out Rose Namajunas in the second round at UFC 237 to ascend to the top of the division. This win earned her the Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night award. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES &#8211; OCTOBER 18: (R-L) Jessica Andrade of Brazil takes down Katlyn Chookagian in their women&#8217;s flyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on October 18, 2020 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) One of the most talked-about fights was her bout with Zhang Weili, where she was defending her title for the first time. She lost the fight via first-round technical knockout at UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs Zhang. Then she fought at UFC 251 where she suffered a split decision defeat to &#8216;Thug Rose&#8217;. In her bout against Katlyn Chookagian, Andrade won the fight via technical knockout and won the Performance of the Night award. Her last fight was a title bout against the current UFC flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko, at UFC 261, where she lost via T/KO in the second round. Now, Andrade will step inside the octagon against Cynthia Calvillo on September 25, 2021, at UFC 266. She holds a 12-7 record in UFC. Jessica Andrade: Fighting Style Andrade is one of the few fighters in the UFC who is just amazing with her raw strength. She is one of the most physically imposing women in the division. Her brawling style is one of the most powerful in the sport. Andrade possesses incredible strength and sharp techniques which have aided her to reach the list of top women fighters in the UFC. Jessica Andrade: Achievements &#8216;Bate Estaca&#8217; is undoubtedly one of the best female fighters inside the octagon. The fighter&#8217;s achievement list is huge and overwhelming. The Brazilian fighter is a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Furthermore, Andrade holds an amazing MMA record of 21-9-0. Andrade holds the record for the second-most stoppage wins in UFC women&#8217;s strawweight division. She also holds the record for the most knockouts in the strawweight division. &#8216;Bate Estaca&#8217; has claimed four &#8216;Performance of the Night&#8217; and &#8216;Fight of the Night&#8217; awards each. Jessica Andrade: Net Worth and Salary 2021 Andrade has earned over $1,787,000 in her UFC career, according to The Sports Daily. Her biggest paycheck ($230,000) came from her first fight against Rose Namajunas in 2019. The total estimated net worth of Jessica Andrade is over $859,590, according to Sportekz.com. How to contact Jessica Andrade? Instagram, Twitter  Nickname Bate Estaca (Pilerider)  Age 30  Born September 25, 1991  Nationality Brazilian  Hometown Umuarama, Brazil  Height 5&#8217;1&#8243;  Reach 62&#8243;  Leg Reach 35&#8243;  Weight / Division  125 lbs / Flyweight  MMA Record 21-9-0  Active Win Streak 0  Net Worth $859,590  Endorsements N/A  Marital Status Married  Wife Name Fernanda Gomes  Girlfriend NA  Parents Julio and Neusa Andrade  &nbsp;

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<h2 class="dom-traversal_domH2Tag__dn8KW"><b>Valentina Shevchenko Net Worth 2024, Height, Age, Partner, and More</b></h2>
<h2>Who is Valentina Shevchenko?</h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Valentina Shevchenko is a former UFC flyweight champion and one of the greatest women fighters to ever grace the Octagon. She started training in Taekwondo at the age of five and eventually transitioned to Muay Thai and Kickboxing.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Over the years, Valentina Shevchenko made her name as one of the most feared fighters in the UFC's female roster. Currently, she is the #1 ranked fighter in the UFC women's Flyweight Division. 'Bullet' also holds the #3 spot in the UFC women's pound-for-pound rankings.</p>

<h2 class="dom-traversal_domH2Tag__dn8KW">Valentina Shevchenko's Early Life</h2>
'Bullet' was born in Bishkek in the Soviet province of Kyrgyzstan on March 7, 1988. She began her martial arts journey at the tender age of 5, thanks to the influence of her elder sister Antonina, and her mother Elena. She started off with taekwondo at 5, and branched off into Muay Thai, and Kickboxing, and later into free-style Vale Tudo by the time she was 12.

[caption id="attachment_2136894" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-2136894" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1016742380h.jpg" alt="Valentina Shevchenko" width="1920" height="1464" /> MMA: UFC 266-Shevchenko vs Murphy, Sep 25, 2021 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Valentina Shevchenko before fighting against Lauren Murphy during UFC 266 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports, 25.09.2021 20:50:41, 16831422, Valentina Shevchenko, NPStrans, T-Mobile Arena, Murphy, Lauren Murphy, MMA PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xGaryxA.xVasquezx 16831422[/caption]

She began her kickboxing career at age 12 by knocking out a 22-year-old opponent. Her former trainer Pavel Fedotov gave her the name 'Bullet' because of her speed in the ring.

The Shevchenko sisters lived in Sochi, Russia with their mother but their training took them to Thailand. They moved around Thailand, Korea, Italy, France, China, Greece, and the Netherlands competing at amateur and later at professional levels. A mugging incident eventually forced Valentina to pursue a living outside Russia and she chose Peru.

The former UFC champion had visited the country in 2007 after winning the World Muay Thai championship. She took to the country after visiting Peru with her sister and their coach Fedotov to teach kickboxing classes. <em>"Peru is a beautiful country that has it all ... beach, mountains and jungle. I love its people, landscapes, and cuisine,"</em> Shevchecnko once said. She would eventually get Peruvian citizenship as well.

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2137994" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1030793608h.jpg" alt="" />

Shevchenko had over 500 amateur fights in different combat styles. Â She was the World Muay Thai Federation champion in 2006, gold medalist at the IFMA championships in 2003, 2006, 2009, and 2011. She is also a two-time (2003 and 2006) World Pankration champion.Â  She defeated Alfia Ishirgakova of Russia in the semifinal and El Majydy Aicha of Morocco in the final at the IFMA World Muay Thai Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan in September 2011.

Her professional boxing debut was on May 8, 2010, against against Brazil's Halana Dos Santos. 'Bullet' won a unanimous decision after a gritty 10-round bout (96-94, 100-90, 100-90).

Besides teaching Muay Thai, Vale Tudo, and other martial arts competitions, Valentina also teaches Russian folk dancing, belly dancing and gypsy dances.Â Her favorite is the Iezginka dance from southern Russia which was used to prepare warriors for combat.
<h2 class="dom-traversal_domH2Tag__dn8KW"><b>Valentina Shevchenko's Partner</b></h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">There were a number of rumors in the UFC world that labeled 'Bullet's' longtime instructor, Pavel Fedotov as her partner. Fedotov met Shevchenko when she was just 12 years old. He has also been with her on her journey from Kyrgyzstan to Peru and then to the UFC. But there are no reports mentioning that the two are in a relationship.</p>
https://twitter.com/BulletValentina/status/961073010454269952
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Fedotov is more like a father figure to Shevchenko and her sister. However, the former champion recently raised eyebrows after being spotted with a big name 'date' at UFC 300!</p>
Arizona Cardinals' QB Kyler Murray shared a picture of him sitting next to Valentina. He captioned it, <em>â€œMy date is whooping any of yallâ€™s a**..ðŸ¥° #UFC300.â€Â </em>It is unclear if the two were actually on a date or if Murray was just joking around.

There were also rumors of Shevchenko being involved in an intimate capacity with current UFC champion Jon Jones. The pair reportedly shared accommodations for UFC 285, further raising eyebrows. The only sources of these rumors are Chael Sonnen and Andrew Schulz, both of whom conjectured that Shevchenko disrupted a romantic situation between Jon Jones and Holly Holm.

Fedotov is more like a father figure to Shevchenko and her sister, and there are no solid claims about any of the other rumored love interests. Presently, there are no reports about 'Bullet' currently being involved in any romantic relationship as well. She is currently single and doesn't have any kids.
<h2 class="dom-traversal_domH2Tag__dn8KW">Valentina Shevchenko's Net Worth 2024</h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Like every other UFC fighter, Shevchenko also earns her salary per fight. Her income might also change from one fight to another. Reports say that she comes under the $500,000 salary belt of the UFC and has also earned the same amount for her last two fights. Her second biggest payday stands at around $1,267,000 (inclusive of bonuses) which she earned in her first bout against Alexa Grasso at UFC 285.</p>
For UFC 261, Shevchenko was one of the three title fights that headlined the card. She received a staggering $1,192,000 (inclusive of bonuses) making it her highest UFC paycheck to date.

UFC 266, she earned $892,000 (inclusive of bonuses) and her total UFC 275 payout was around $472,000 dollars. She has an estimated net worth of over $5 million, according to multiple sources.
<h2>Valentina Shevchenko's Career Timeline</h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">After amassing an MMA record of 11-1, Shevchenko made it to the UFC. Although she won her first fight, 'Bullet' lost her next bout to 'The Lioness' <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/amanda-nunes/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Amanda Nunes</a>. To this date, Nunes is one of only three women (the other two being Liz Carmouche and Alexa Grasso) to beat the Kyrgyzstani.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Shevchenko racked up two back-to-back wins againstÂ <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/holly-holm/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Holly Holm</a>Â and JuliannaÂ <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://essentiallysports.com/tag/julianna-pena/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Pena</a>. After that, she fought Nunes once again for the bantamweight strap at UFC 215: Nunes vs. Shevchenko 2. Unfortunately, she lost via a controversial decision.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Nevertheless, the UFC introduced the women's flyweight division soon after. As a result, Shevchenko returned to her original weight class and submitted Priscila Cachoeira via a rear-naked choke. She then foughtÂ <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/joanna-jedrzejczyk/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Joanna Jedrzejczyk</a>Â for the vacant flyweight belt at UFC 231. Like their previous three meetings in amateur Muay Thai, Shevchenko won the match and the belt.</p>


[caption id="attachment_1564929" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1564929" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1018439812h-scaled.jpg" alt="Valentina Shevchenko" width="1920" height="1354" /> MMA: UFC Fight Night-Montevideo Shevchenko vs Carmouche, Aug 10, 2019 Montevideo, Uruguay Valentina Shevchenko red gloves reacts to fight against Liz Carmouche blue gloves during UFC Fight Night at Antel Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Silva-USA TODAY Sports, 10.08.2019 00:33:02, 13190561, Valentina Shevchenko, Liz Carmouche, UFC Fight Night, MMA PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJasonxdaxSilvax 13190561[/caption]
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Since then, she has defended it seven times. Her last UFC Flyweight title defense came against Taila Santos on June 11, 2022, at UFC 275. Following this victory, Shevchenko endured a crushing defeat in her next bout. The noted Mexican Flyweight, Alexa Grasso, submitted her via a face crank in the fourth round of their UFC 285 fight.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Grasso also kept the UFC Flyweight gold from Shevchenko in their rematch that went down at UFC Noche (UFC Fight Night 227). At the coveted T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, on September 16, 2023, Grasso fought Shevchenko to a controversial draw. One of the three judges scored the final round 10-8 for Grasso, raising several eyebrows and evening out the tally. The other two scorecards were 47-48 and 48-47 apiece, meaning even a 10-9 score in favor of Grasso from the third judge would have also given Shevchenko her title back.</p>
Now, the pair are set to clash once more on the Mexican Independence Day event of the UFC - UFC 306, later rebranded Riyadh Season Noche UFC. The co-main event at the Las Vegas Sphere on September 14 will see Grasso and Shevchenko vie for the title for the third time in a row. The pair have laid foundation for their trilogy bout with a stint on The Ultimate Fighter 32.
<h2><strong>Valentina Shevchenkoâ€™s UFC Career Stats and Record</strong></h2>
Shevchenko currently boasts a 12-3-1 record in the UFC. 'Bullet is only the second-ever UFC women's flyweight champion, behind Nicco MontaÃ±o. Shevchenko was also one of the longest-reigning women's champions with 7 title defenses to her name. She has 4 KO/TKO wins and 2 submission wins in the UFC.
<h2><strong>Valentina Shevchenkoâ€™s Major Achievements and Awards</strong></h2>
MMA

Most title wins in UFC Women's Flyweight division history (8)
Most consecutive title defenses in the UFC Women's Flyweight division history (7)
Most consecutive single title defenses by a woman in UFC history (7)
Second most combined title defenses by a woman in UFC history (7)
First woman to defend the UFC Women's Flyweight Championship
Performance of the Night (Three times)
Tied (Katlyn Cerminara) for most wins in UFC Women's Flyweight division history (9)
Most consecutive wins in UFC Women's Flyweight division history (9)
Most knockout wins in UFC Women's Flyweight division history

BT Sport
2020 Female Fighter of the Year
2021 Female Fighter of the Year

Daily Mirror
2021 Female Fighter of the Year

World MMA Awards
2022 Female Fighter of the Year

KICKBOXING

Kunlun Fight Women's Lightweight Champion
2014 Kunlun Fight Female -60kg Tournament Champion
2013 World K-1 Champion WKC, Peru (60 kg)
2013 World K-1 Champion WKC, Mexico (60 kg)
And many more

Judo
2002 Kyrgyzstan National Champion (58 kg)

BOXING

2007 Russian Women's National Amateur Champion (57 kg)[122]

TAEKWONDO

2005 ITF and WTF European Championship, Gold Medal (58 kg)
2005 ITF and WTF European Championship Team Pattern, Gold Medal
2003 ITF World Championship, Bronze Medal (58 kg)
2002 ITF Asian Championship, Gold Medal (58 kg)

MUAY THAI

2015 I.F.M.A. Royal World Cup Tournament Championship (60 kg)
2014 I.F.M.A. World Championship (60 kg)
2013 World Combat Games, Muay Thai Gold Medalist (60 kg)
2012 WMC Muaythai Female Super Lightweight World Champion[127]
2012 I.F.M.A. World Championship (60 kg)Ð¾Ð¾
2011 I.F.M.A. World Championship, Silver Medal (60 kg)
And many more

SH-8 Valentina Shevchenkoâ€™s Titles

UFC Women's Flyweight Championship (One time, former)
Seven successful title defenses
<h2 class="dom-traversal_domH2Tag__dn8KW">Valentina Shevchenkoâ€™s Social Media Accounts</h2>
<table style="width: 83.2242%;height: 178px">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td style="height: 56px">https://twitter.com/BulletValentina?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td style="height: 56px">https://www.facebook.com/bulletvalentina/</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 10px">
<td style="height: 10px">Website</td>
<td style="height: 10px">Â NA</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td style="height: 56px">https://www.instagram.com/bulletvalentina/?hl=es-la</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<table style="width: 83.5588%">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 30.3801%"><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">Valentina Shevchenko</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">Bullet</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">March 07, 1988</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">5'5"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">125 lbs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">Elena and Anatoly Shevchenko</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">Antonina Shevchenko</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">Russian/Peruvian</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">Russian</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">$5 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">~ $500,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">NA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">Single</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">NA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">MMA Fighter</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Team</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">Tiger Muay Thai</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Knockouts</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">8</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Valentina Shevchenko

Valentina Shevchenko Net Worth 2024, Height, Age, Partner, and More Who is Valentina Shevchenko? Valentina Shevchenko is a former UFC flyweight champion and one of the greatest women fighters to ever grace the Octagon. She started training in Taekwondo at the age of five and eventually transitioned to Muay Thai and Kickboxing. Over the years, Valentina Shevchenko made her name as one of the most feared fighters in the UFC&#8217;s female roster. Currently, she is the #1 ranked fighter in the UFC women&#8217;s Flyweight Division. &#8216;Bullet&#8217; also holds the #3 spot in the UFC women&#8217;s pound-for-pound rankings. Valentina Shevchenko&#8217;s Early Life &#8216;Bullet&#8217; was born in Bishkek in the Soviet province of Kyrgyzstan on March 7, 1988. She began her martial arts journey at the tender age of 5, thanks to the influence of her elder sister Antonina, and her mother Elena. She started off with taekwondo at 5, and branched off into Muay Thai, and Kickboxing, and later into free-style Vale Tudo by the time she was 12. MMA: UFC 266-Shevchenko vs Murphy, Sep 25, 2021 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Valentina Shevchenko before fighting against Lauren Murphy during UFC 266 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports, 25.09.2021 20:50:41, 16831422, Valentina Shevchenko, NPStrans, T-Mobile Arena, Murphy, Lauren Murphy, MMA PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xGaryxA.xVasquezx 16831422 She began her kickboxing career at age 12 by knocking out a 22-year-old opponent. Her former trainer Pavel Fedotov gave her the name &#8216;Bullet&#8217; because of her speed in the ring. The Shevchenko sisters lived in Sochi, Russia with their mother but their training took them to Thailand. They moved around Thailand, Korea, Italy, France, China, Greece, and the Netherlands competing at amateur and later at professional levels. A mugging incident eventually forced Valentina to pursue a living outside Russia and she chose Peru. The former UFC champion had visited the country in 2007 after winning the World Muay Thai championship. She took to the country after visiting Peru with her sister and their coach Fedotov to teach kickboxing classes. &#8220;Peru is a beautiful country that has it all &#8230; beach, mountains and jungle. I love its people, landscapes, and cuisine,&#8221; Shevchecnko once said. She would eventually get Peruvian citizenship as well. Shevchenko had over 500 amateur fights in different combat styles. Â She was the World Muay Thai Federation champion in 2006, gold medalist at the IFMA championships in 2003, 2006, 2009, and 2011. She is also a two-time (2003 and 2006) World Pankration champion.Â  She defeated Alfia Ishirgakova of Russia in the semifinal and El Majydy Aicha of Morocco in the final at the IFMA World Muay Thai Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan in September 2011. Her professional boxing debut was on May 8, 2010, against against Brazil&#8217;s Halana Dos Santos. &#8216;Bullet&#8217; won a unanimous decision after a gritty 10-round bout (96-94, 100-90, 100-90). Besides teaching Muay Thai, Vale Tudo, and other martial arts competitions, Valentina also teaches Russian folk dancing, belly dancing and gypsy dances.Â Her favorite is the Iezginka dance from southern Russia which was used to prepare warriors for combat. Valentina Shevchenko&#8217;s Partner There were a number of rumors in the UFC world that labeled &#8216;Bullet&#8217;s&#8217; longtime instructor, Pavel Fedotov as her partner. Fedotov met Shevchenko when she was just 12 years old. He has also been with her on her journey from Kyrgyzstan to Peru and then to the UFC. But there are no reports mentioning that the two are in a relationship. https://twitter.com/BulletValentina/status/961073010454269952 Fedotov is more like a father figure to Shevchenko and her sister. However, the former champion recently raised eyebrows after being spotted with a big name &#8216;date&#8217; at UFC 300! Arizona Cardinals&#8217; QB Kyler Murray shared a picture of him sitting next to Valentina. He captioned it, â€œMy date is whooping any of yallâ€™s a**..ðŸ¥° #UFC300.â€Â It is unclear if the two were actually on a date or if Murray was just joking around. There were also rumors of Shevchenko being involved in an intimate capacity with current UFC champion Jon Jones. The pair reportedly shared accommodations for UFC 285, further raising eyebrows. The only sources of these rumors are Chael Sonnen and Andrew Schulz, both of whom conjectured that Shevchenko disrupted a romantic situation between Jon Jones and Holly Holm. Fedotov is more like a father figure to Shevchenko and her sister, and there are no solid claims about any of the other rumored love interests. Presently, there are no reports about &#8216;Bullet&#8217; currently being involved in any romantic relationship as well. She is currently single and doesn&#8217;t have any kids. Valentina Shevchenko&#8217;s Net Worth 2024 Like every other UFC fighter, Shevchenko also earns her salary per fight. Her income might also change from one fight to another. Reports say that she comes under the $500,000 salary belt of the UFC and has also earned the same amount for her last two fights. Her second biggest payday stands at around $1,267,000 (inclusive of bonuses) which she earned in her first bout against Alexa Grasso at UFC 285. For UFC 261, Shevchenko was one of the three title fights that headlined the card. She received a staggering $1,192,000 (inclusive of bonuses) making it her highest UFC paycheck to date. UFC 266, she earned $892,000 (inclusive of bonuses) and her total UFC 275 payout was around $472,000 dollars. She has an estimated net worth of over $5 million, according to multiple sources. Valentina Shevchenko&#8217;s Career Timeline After amassing an MMA record of 11-1, Shevchenko made it to the UFC. Although she won her first fight, &#8216;Bullet&#8217; lost her next bout to &#8216;The Lioness&#8217; Amanda Nunes. To this date, Nunes is one of only three women (the other two being Liz Carmouche and Alexa Grasso) to beat the Kyrgyzstani. Shevchenko racked up two back-to-back wins againstÂ Holly HolmÂ and JuliannaÂ Pena. After that, she fought Nunes once again for the bantamweight strap at UFC 215: Nunes vs. Shevchenko 2. Unfortunately, she lost via a controversial decision. Nevertheless, the UFC introduced the women&#8217;s flyweight division soon after. As a result, Shevchenko returned to her original weight class and submitted Priscila Cachoeira via a rear-naked choke. She then foughtÂ Joanna JedrzejczykÂ for the vacant flyweight belt at UFC 231. Like their previous three meetings in amateur Muay Thai, Shevchenko won the match and the belt. MMA: UFC Fight Night-Montevideo Shevchenko vs Carmouche, Aug 10, 2019 Montevideo, Uruguay Valentina Shevchenko red gloves reacts to fight against Liz Carmouche blue gloves during UFC Fight Night at Antel Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Silva-USA TODAY Sports, 10.08.2019 00:33:02, 13190561, Valentina Shevchenko, Liz Carmouche, UFC Fight Night, MMA PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJasonxdaxSilvax 13190561 Since then, she has defended it seven times. Her last UFC Flyweight title defense came against Taila Santos on June 11, 2022, at UFC 275. Following this victory, Shevchenko endured a crushing defeat in her next bout. The noted Mexican Flyweight, Alexa Grasso, submitted her via a face crank in the fourth round of their UFC 285 fight. Grasso also kept the UFC Flyweight gold from Shevchenko in their rematch that went down at UFC Noche (UFC Fight Night 227). At the coveted T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, on September 16, 2023, Grasso fought Shevchenko to a controversial draw. One of the three judges scored the final round 10-8 for Grasso, raising several eyebrows and evening out the tally. The other two scorecards were 47-48 and 48-47 apiece, meaning even a 10-9 score in favor of Grasso from the third judge would have also given Shevchenko her title back. Now, the pair are set to clash once more on the Mexican Independence Day event of the UFC &#8211; UFC 306, later rebranded Riyadh Season Noche UFC. The co-main event at the Las Vegas Sphere on September 14 will see Grasso and Shevchenko vie for the title for the third time in a row. The pair have laid foundation for their trilogy bout with a stint on The Ultimate Fighter 32. Valentina Shevchenkoâ€™s UFC Career Stats and Record Shevchenko currently boasts a 12-3-1 record in the UFC. &#8216;Bullet is only the second-ever UFC women&#8217;s flyweight champion, behind Nicco MontaÃ±o. Shevchenko was also one of the longest-reigning women&#8217;s champions with 7 title defenses to her name. She has 4 KO/TKO wins and 2 submission wins in the UFC. Valentina Shevchenkoâ€™s Major Achievements and Awards MMA Most title wins in UFC Women&#8217;s Flyweight division history (8) Most consecutive title defenses in the UFC Women&#8217;s Flyweight division history (7) Most consecutive single title defenses by a woman in UFC history (7) Second most combined title defenses by a woman in UFC history (7) First woman to defend the UFC Women&#8217;s Flyweight Championship Performance of the Night (Three times) Tied (Katlyn Cerminara) for most wins in UFC Women&#8217;s Flyweight division history (9) Most consecutive wins in UFC Women&#8217;s Flyweight division history (9) Most knockout wins in UFC Women&#8217;s Flyweight division history BT Sport 2020 Female Fighter of the Year 2021 Female Fighter of the Year Daily Mirror 2021 Female Fighter of the Year World MMA Awards 2022 Female Fighter of the Year KICKBOXING Kunlun Fight Women&#8217;s Lightweight Champion 2014 Kunlun Fight Female -60kg Tournament Champion 2013 World K-1 Champion WKC, Peru (60 kg) 2013 World K-1 Champion WKC, Mexico (60 kg) And many more Judo 2002 Kyrgyzstan National Champion (58 kg) BOXING 2007 Russian Women&#8217;s National Amateur Champion (57 kg)[122] TAEKWONDO 2005 ITF and WTF European Championship, Gold Medal (58 kg) 2005 ITF and WTF European Championship Team Pattern, Gold Medal 2003 ITF World Championship, Bronze Medal (58 kg) 2002 ITF Asian Championship, Gold Medal (58 kg) MUAY THAI 2015 I.F.M.A. Royal World Cup Tournament Championship (60 kg) 2014 I.F.M.A. World Championship (60 kg) 2013 World Combat Games, Muay Thai Gold Medalist (60 kg) 2012 WMC Muaythai Female Super Lightweight World Champion[127] 2012 I.F.M.A. World Championship (60 kg)Ð¾Ð¾ 2011 I.F.M.A. World Championship, Silver Medal (60 kg) And many more SH-8 Valentina Shevchenkoâ€™s Titles UFC Women&#8217;s Flyweight Championship (One time, former) Seven successful title defenses Valentina Shevchenkoâ€™s Social Media Accounts  Twitter https://twitter.com/BulletValentina?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bulletvalentina/  Website Â NA  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bulletvalentina/?hl=es-la    Personal Information:  Full Name Valentina Shevchenko  Popular Name Bullet  Date Of Birth March 07, 1988  Birth Place Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan  Age 36  Height 5&#8217;5&#8243;  Weight 125 lbs  Parents Elena and Anatoly Shevchenko  Siblings Antonina Shevchenko  Nationality Russian/Peruvian  Ethnicity Russian  Net Worth $5 million  Salary ~ $500,000  Spouse NA  Relationship/Marital Status Single  Children NA  Profession MMA Fighter  Team Tiger Muay Thai  Knockouts 8

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