Valentina ‘Bullet’ Shevchenko was born on the 7th March 1988 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (former Frunze, Kirghiz SSR) in Ukrainian family. Valentina is a professional mixed martial artist, best known to the world for competing in the women’s bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Have you ever wondered how rich Valentina Shevchenko is, as of early 2018? According to authoritative sources, Shevchenko’s net worth is estimated to be as high as $500,000, earned through her successful career, active since 2003.
Valentina Shevchenko Net Worth $500,000
Valentina took her first steps towards a career in MMA at the age of five, following her family’s tradition, as her mother is Third Dan black belt in Tae Kwon Do. She tried various disciplines, practicing sambo, judo, wrestling, boxing, and taekwondo. She earned her moniker ‘Bullet’ after she knocked out a 22-year-old opponent in a kick-boxing match when she was only 12.
She has an older sister, Antonina Shevchenko who same follows the family tradition, pursuing her career as a Muay Thai fighter and a mixed martial artist.
Gradually, Valentina was improving, gaining glory in her home country and became a professional in 2003. However, before she became a professional and during her fights as an amateur, Valentina earned a Bachelor’s degree in Film Directing as she graduated from the University of Arts in Kyrgyzstan.
As a mixed martial artist, Valentina has won 15 matches, and lost only three fights; she made her debut in 2003 against Eliza Aidaralieva. Valentina won the match by TKO, and continued rather successfully, amassing a record of nine wins and only one lost match. In 2017 she fought for the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship, but she lost to Amanda Nunes by split decision. After the loss, Valentina decided to move to Flyweight division, and in her debut match in the new category, she defeated Priscila Cachoeira, recording his 15th victory as a professional mixed martial artist.
When it comes to Muay Thai and kickboxing, Valentina is considered one of the most successful female Muay Thai fighters in the world. She has eight gold medals in the IFMA world championships, winning four consecutive gold medals from 2006 until 2009, while she was also victorious at the IMFA Royal World Cup in 2015. She has over 50 wins combined, which only increased her net worth, with only one loss that happened in 2015, to Wang Cong.
Regarding her personal life, although Valentina is a famous and ambitious woman with a great professional record, there is no record talking about her personal life. She’s not married and there is no evidence of any past or present relationships. The fact that she doesn’t mention her sexual preferences gives room to many rumors and speculations, nevertheless, her personal life stays covered since she has never spoken about her private affairs in front of reporters, as well as never being involved in any controversy.
