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Shevchenko Defends Title, Ties Nunes with 11 Wins

11/16/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Valentina Shevchenko, the UFC flyweight champion, defended her title at UFC 322 in New York and won by unanimous decision (50-45) against Zhang Weili.
The victory ties Shevchenko with Amanda Nunes for the most UFC title-fight wins, marking her 11th title-fight win.
After the match, Shevchenko expressed readiness for future challenges, while Zhang Weili did not confirm whether she would remain in flyweight or move to strawweight.

History

Historical Context

In 2016, Amanda Nunes made history by becoming the first female fighter to hold two UFC titles simultaneously, a significant milestone for women in mixed martial arts. This achievement paved the way for athletes like Valentina Shevchenko, who now shares the record of 11 title-fight wins. Shevchenko's recent victory at UFC 322 against Zhang Weili underscores the increasing prominence of women in the sport.

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Story summary

Valentina Shevchenko, the UFC flyweight champion, defended her title at UFC 322 in New York and won by unanimous decision (50-45) against Zhang Weili.
The victory ties Shevchenko with Amanda Nunes for the most UFC title-fight wins, marking her 11th title-fight win.
After the match, Shevchenko expressed readiness for future challenges, while Zhang Weili did not confirm whether she would remain in flyweight or move to strawweight.

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