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UFC Flyweight Title fight

Valentina Shevchenko VS Zhang Weili

Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, United States

Tale of the Tape

Valentina Shevchenko VS Zhang Weili
26-4-1 Record 26-4-0
37 Age 36
165 cm Height 162 cm
170 cm Reach 160 cm
southpaw Stance switch
58% Finish rate 73%
31% KO rate 42%
27% Sub rate 31%

Result Summary

Valentina Shevchenko def. Zhang Weili Decision (unanimous) · R5 5:00

Valentina Shevchenko and Zhang Weili engaged in a high-level tactical battle, with Shevchenko utilizing her precise striking and footwork to keep Weili at bay. Key moments included Shevchenko's sharp counters and effective clinch work, while Weili pressed forward with aggression but struggled to land clean shots. Shevchenko's composure and technical superiority earned her a unanimous decision after five competitive rounds.

Fight Overview

Valentina Shevchenko puts her flyweight title on the line against Zhang Weili, the two-time strawweight champion moving up for a super-fight. This co-main event features two of the most accomplished women in MMA, with Shevchenko's technical mastery facing Zhang's relentless pressure and athleticism.

Keys to Victory

Valentina Shevchenko

  1. Use her 10 cm reach advantage to control distance with kicks and counters.
  2. Employ lateral movement to avoid Zhang's aggressive combinations.
  3. Mix in clinch work and takedowns to keep Zhang off balance.

Zhang Weili

  1. Apply constant forward pressure and high-volume striking to overwhelm Shevchenko.
  2. Target the body and legs to slow Shevchenko's movement.
  3. Capitalize on scrambles and transitions to exploit any defensive lapses.

Last 5 fights

Valentina Shevchenko

  1. W Manon Fiorot Decision · R5 5:00 · 10 MAY 2025
  2. W Alexa Grasso Decision · R5 5:00 · 14 SEPT 2024
  3. D Alexa Grasso Decision · R5 5:00 · 16 SEPT 2023
  4. L Alexa Grasso Submission · R4 4:34 · 4 MAR 2023
  5. W Taila Santos Decision · R5 5:00 · 12 JUN 2022

Zhang Weili

  1. W Tatiana Suarez Decision · R5 5:00 · 9 FEB 2025
  2. W Yan Xiaonan Decision · R5 5:00 · 13 APR 2024
  3. W Amanda Lemos Decision · R5 5:00 · 19 AUG 2023
  4. W Carla Esparza Submission · R2 1:05 · 12 NOV 2022
  5. W Joanna Jędrzejczyk KO · R2 2:28 · 12 JUN 2022

AI-generated This analysis was generated with AI and may contain errors.

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