‘I'll prove I’m the BEST’: FULL ACCESS to Valentina Shevchenko’s camp ahead of Alexa Grasso REMATCH

The latest episode of RED CORNER MMA documentary series features one of the most accomplished Russian-speaking fighters and one of the most accomplished female MMA fighters ever. We caught up with Valentina Shevchenko in Thailand as “The Bullet” is preparing for the rematch against Alexa Grasso and recapture the UFC flyweight belt on September, 16th.
Within a couple of action-packed days we managed to talk about her early life, the three people who inspire her the most, movie career and favorite dishes to cook… and even red flags in men!
00:00 ‘I am the champion. I will do that.’
00:32 Rising storm
01:50 Valentina’s first steps in sports
03:07 The story of ‘The Bullet’ nickname
04:06 Shooting range
05:26 Born and raised in Kyrgyzstan. What was it like?
06:05 ‘My parents sold their house to let me and Antonina go to the World championships!’
06:25 The man behind Valentina’s success - coach Pavel Fedotov
06:54 Valentina and Antonina
07:47 Food and diet
08:37 ‘I really love to cook myself!’
10:00 Looking back at the first fight against Alexa Grasso
13:05 When fights get personal
13:35 Does Valentina enjoy watching fights?
14:42 ‘Street fights? Yes I had a few…’
16:02 Pavel Fedotov explains why Valentina only spars with men
16:45 What else is there to achieve for Valentina?
17:21 Boat ride (Valentina’s day off)
17:58 Film career
19:42 RAPID FIRE with Valentina
21:48 Red flag in men?
22:38 Finale

[@Ben-zy2jg]

What a legend . Let’s go valentina.

[@culturemix637]

overrated hack

[@BigSoldiermx]

Valentina 😍

[@57Class]

Sorry to burst your bubble buddy😂....”Cryntina Pretextchenko” is no legend she lost her chance to become one true legend if she would’ve beaten Amanda Nunez 👑and Alexa Grasso👑💪🏻She had 4 opportunities and she failed...she proved that she’s a sore loser!

[@mistakeeggs6504]

How can you not absolutely love this woman? She is EVERYTHING! What a baddie!

[@RedCorner_MMA]

Yup

[@alanchamberlain9902]

She would knock me out lol

[@TMeek94]

Because she's delusional and makes too many excuses, can't just give credit to the winner Saying she was up all 4 rounds when it would have been 2-2 going into the 5th if she didn't get choked out

[@MnP_Ivan]

@@TMeek94against Alexa, Valentina only lost round 1 and was up the rest

[@MnP_Ivan]

@@alanchamberlain9902she’s put her foot on your neck

[@pragyamanral]

Cool documentary. Short and crisp. She has such a great personality. She is the embodiment of a true martial artist.

[@RedCorner_MMA]

Glad you liked it

[@robertvardanyan2052]

The greatest woman to ever grace the octagon. Period.

[@nilda7652]

Period!

[@buntbar2438]

Swao Wiman for Fighter.

[@Kua99583]

You Valentina fanboys are literally insane. Everybody with half a brain cell knows Nunez is the goat. She beat Valentina twice in case you forgot👌

[@GoodStuff1992]

Amanda 2-0 vs shevchenko

[@eliminator173]

​@muhglasschin258 Amanda is a big 135er and Valentina was always a smaller 135er. The fact that it was competitive and debatable is an indication of Valentinas skill

[@mjbuckley5]

Absolutely amazing!!! Get it back Champ!!! Real life superwoman!!!

[@culturemix637]

hahahahaha you are a super CASUAL WHO KNOWS NOTHING

[@marioiglesias4850]

she is the embodiment of a martial artitst

[@RedCorner_MMA]

No doubt

[@TMeek94]

Delusional and not humble? She wasn't winning all 4 rounds, it was about to be 2-2 going into the 5th but she got choked out

[@kenneth5064]

@@TMeek94it wasn’t 2-2 ur delusional

[@TMeek94]

@@kenneth5064 try and read again but slower It was ABOUT to be 2-2, but she got choked out The judges had the fight 2-1, if Valentina didn't tap, grasso would have won the round making it 2-2 going into the 5th

[@edwardlopesdossantos5753]

Propaganda de armas de fogo... lixo humano😢

[@gohtani]

Wow that last question about a magic skill speaks to her competitiveness.

[@channelrelaxingg]

Валентина мы тебя очень очень сильно любим , алга Кыргызстан 🇰🇬

[@alexmartino9127]

I'm such a fan of Valentina, my WMMA role model. Excited for this rematch!

[@RedCorner_MMA]

Can't wait!

[@OttertheSkysplitter]

Sometimes that loss makes champs like Valentina come back a monster. I hope the bullet can get back what's hers.

[@darkcadence938]

She a powerhouse and the embodiment of a martial artist..

[@RedCorner_MMA]

Absolutely

[@youssefazus]

Lets Go Valentina ❤️

[@cathygarcia4132]

I really admired Valentina she is the best martial artist...go go go Valentina for the win back the champ

[@tonytorres1624]

She and Alexa are going to have a amazing fight for sure.

[@user-ud5kv2um8s]

Валентина 👍

[@pedropedro3299]

Have no.doubts she will come as a rock to finish unfinished job

[@miso1995srb]

well fucking done guys, great interview

[@RedCorner_MMA]

Thank you !

[@marxnicolaas]

Bullet is ready 💯

[@justabill5780]

I had a feeling she would lose the last fight. I felt like she was doing too much travelling and modelling and not focusing on fighting. She's been very quiet on social media since losing. She looks hungry again and I'm excited to see her in action.

[@RobBunney-pu2rc]

I totally agree with you, she was too focused on acting, travel, social media. That's all behind her now, she is more hungry than ever to show that she is the best female fighter of all time. She was getting better and better every fight, once she started to take the fight to the ground once in awhile she showed that you can always improve your game if that is what you want. I think she wants to be seen as the best female fighter of all time so she will do that when she gets her strap back and dusts off the up and comers, none if them can fight with her. Watch in Wonder

[@jozefhorniak8191]

It´s her usual lifestyle. She was ready, but she is probably getting old and that´s it.

[@pragyamanral]

Nah man she's been doing that since forever. She's very active on insta. Always has been. Sometimes you just get bested you just get caught. She's been in this game long enough to get caught eventually.

[@LarryM565]

Trilogy with Grasso next?

[@sdeitym]

This is cool,thanks for making this❤

[@RedCorner_MMA]

I'm glad you like it

[@mmadmbjm]

She can join all the other greats who won their title back. 😊

[@57Class]

Sorry didn’t happened..you know why? “Cryntina Pretextchenko” went against a tougher,stronger,faster and Prettier ALEXA GRASSO 👑💪🏻

[@getwithcandy]

Bullet is the best no matter what. I don’t think any of the upcoming can hold the belt as long as she did.

[@REDZ28won]

Valentina is Awesome! I hope she wins her belt back and moves up and win that belt also!

[@arkankruger1956]

Love and respect from Serbia for The Bullet! The best!

[@RedCorner_MMA]

🇷🇸

[@dazmanoz2053]

Thankyou for putting this episode up. Valentina Shevchenko is my favorite female fighter. I have been waiting for this episode. I love your documentary series.

[@ace-go3rj]

4:27 that was so hard

[@christophercambronero5086]

The bullet 🤘🔥🔥🤘🔥🤘🔥🤘🔥🤘

[@getwithcandy]

I love this. I’m a big fan but I nervous for this fight. It can’t be close or safe. I wish I was a fit as her. 😂

[@UrFerbzz]

Pure CHAMPION. Ready to see her take that belt back! Let’s go!

[@adahanabdukadur4951]

Валя наш гордаст🇰🇬🇰🇬🇰🇬🇰🇬👍👍👍

[@mastermind2173]

I respect her . Let see how the fight goes.

[@RedCorner_MMA]

Can't wait for the rematch

[@Fran28.]

@@RedCorner_MMA if Valentina sharpens her defense for getting her back taken at any angle.. from a RNC then..maybe.. it will go her way.. but Valentina needs to sharpen those grappling tools bc Erin blanchflied is coming for that belt..

[@RobBunney-pu2rc]

She will erase that mistake and send Grasso to the back of the line again. The only lady that might be able to compete with her will be Manon, and she did not look like her tenacious self against Rose. So with Manon being the only one that is as strong and skilled as her and Manon not looking good against Rose that says Val will beat all the up and comers and never lose another fight again. The Grasso fight was just like Kayla Harrison losing for the first time, she had too much going on in her life and wasn't prepared for Pacheco. Kayla would win a rematch but for what ever reason the PFL wants to keep her away from Pacheco and the tournament style. Only time will tell what the PFL wants to do with the last two fights on her current contract. Sorry to digress but I saw a lot of similarities in Val losing and Kayla losing. They are both true champs and will show that to the world when they fight again. Neither lady has ever taken any real damage in their entire career, so they both have several years left to go. The reason everyone talks about age is because most fighters end up with CTE from taking too many shots to the head. Both Val and Kayla were so dominant they never really took any career ending blows. Kayla ran through everyone she ever fought, just like Val. So both of them will bounce back and show what it takes to be called a true Champion. The ability to take a loss in stride and bounce back with full confidence in their fighting skills. Can't wait to see both ladies rise to the top again.

[@RobBunney-pu2rc]

@@Fran28. Erin is no danger to Manon or Val, she doesn't have the tools to deal with either one of them. Manon is way too strong for Erin to take down, and Val has improved her takedown defense to the level necessary to stop any takedown attempts from Erin.

[@RobBunney-pu2rc]

@@Fran28. Erin will never hold the belt, she just doesn't have what it takes.

[@bobher8380]

I was not paid by nor do i know or have any affiliation with Valentina Shevchenko or her friends and families. She is embodiment of true martial artist. Valentina Shevchenko the Bullet also the best and most beautiful and very nice and funny fighter. She is embodiment of a true martial artist go team Bullet!

[@mronlypolymath1210]

Настоящий мастер боевых искусств, красивая женщина и воин. Надеюсь, Валентина хорошо подготовится к матчу-реваншу. Я люблю тебя, Валентина! Борись от всего сердца! 🇰🇬🇰🇬🇰🇬❤️

[@kevinemanuel5862]

Alexa Grasso #1

[@Estoniiia]

Let’s go Balentina 🇪🇪 is with you 🇰🇬🇷🇺

[@james69yearsagoupdated74]

I'm team bullet all the way 💪

[@yoshikigrg8]

Even fifth element is one of my favorite movies of all time. 😊❤

[@bobher8380]

Valentina is true embodiment of martial artist. She is beautiful and smart and she is the best. She is embodiment of true martial artist. Go Valentina!

[@andresmeza8046]

Love you Valentina. You are the best. Not only a martial artist, you are really an artist in every single way.

[@sharonburgess9488]

Valentina...one of the greats.

[@DjCheryl]

Valentina is the GOAT imho. She is a true warrior, through and through! 🔥👊🔥

[@aliciadaugherty1915]

Para. Ser la mejor Valentina necesita enfocarse en el entrenamiento de artes marciales , pero ella hace muchas cosas a la vez y así nunca será la mejor , ella es una de las mejores , pero para ser la mejor necesita enfocarse , es mi preferida de todas las mujeres en este deporte !

[@azamatmakenov1058]

Валентина Шевченко Алга!!!🇰🇬🇰🇬🇰🇬

[@Ordelljoshua]

She gets shy when talking about boys lol

[@marshalopez3464]

She's born , made into a bad ass. Her whole family are bad asses. Her coaches are amazing. She has great talent. Wow. She will get her belt back. ❤

[@robertvardanyan2052]

There's levels to this. Hopefully, Valentina will prove once again she is elite.

[@oscargr3060]

The Best Valentina Shevchenko, i'm mexican but i'll root for you,not for Alexa.

[@jorrba3934]

Trader

[@Abu_Bilaal]

@Red Corner MMA This was an enlightening documentary. Brilliant!

[@Jeditilt]

Awesome doc! Thanks.

[@_beatslayer_]

Great production, well done Red Corner!

[@tompreuett2759]

I think you are the best! It would make me very happy seeing you at the top. You are the best!

[@harryplendl5824]

Everyone is crowding your division. Time to do a clean out tour.

[@khamzatchimaev6959]

Man . I fucking love her!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@piggybank998]

Bullet is ready👊🏻🔥

[@hannahmaebeaver9521]

Thank you Valentina, for letting us see into your world.😊 I was pleasantly surprised & impressed❤ "Be like water " Bruce L.

[@dondee5439]

Girl makes one mistake that costs her the belt and people jumping off the band wagon. If she loses three fights in a row then and only then has her time past.

[@WhosJusToi]

I wouldn’t say it was one mistake. She was much slower and was telegraphing her take downs. It was more than one mistake and I hope she understands that. I don’t feel Alexa is better but she was better that night

[@pokemonovice9758]

She's not passed her prime.... she hasn't even had major injuries or major surgeries, she hasn't been in wars, she doesn't do hard sparring, and never takes damage in her fights except against Grasso a little bit. Alexa is just that good and had a really good strategy

[@lescobrandon4586]

​@@pokemonovice9758she ain't used to that Mexican boxing 🥊 all she had was that desperate take down

[@pokemonovice9758]

No. And no one seems to notice that no one had ever defended those clinch takedowns and outscrambled back to their feet after Val took that side control. No one. Not even Nunes. People are blind@@lescobrandon4586

[@lauriperamaki5354]

Valentina is most dangerous, beeautiful, smartest woman in MMA. I personally like women MMA atm. P4P legend living breathing LEGEND I tell you

[@ramondiaz2851]

Excellent video on you!!

[@RedCorner_MMA]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@thehawaiiank]

Great video. Love seeing her hungry for that belt again. She's an absolute killer in the cage.

[@eliminator173]

This fight like the first one is bittersweet for me because shes one of my favorite fighters and Alexa because ive seen her come up from early on and im Mexican too. Either way good luck to both

[@johnmonds5175]

My favorite mma fighter ❤

[@thegreenskeep1]

Great documentary!

[@RedCorner_MMA]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lydiaalarconfdez]

You are inspiration Valentina!! Thank you for the interview! ⚡💯⚡

[@thebigsebowski4645]

Valentina est la meilleure des meilleures!!!elle va encore le prouver!!!!💪💪💪🔥🥇🏆♥♥♥♥

[@johnpentland4557]

You’re the best Valentina and you and I both know it 👊👍❤️

[@user-pf9bt6mx7b]

Канешна ты лучше мы любим тебя алга Кыргызстан алга Валентина 🇲🇪🇲🇪🇲🇪🇲🇪🏆👍👍

[@StevOR9]

Love you, Vale. Greeting from Peru.

[@johnpentland4557]

I admire you Valentina do what you have to do 👊💕

[@DoncoEntAgain]

Can't wait until she gets the title back!

[@bakontrackz]

I´m in love with Valentina since the first time i´ve seen her, she is so powerful, but still gorgeous and a true female

[@skyrider4789]

Great video. I agree with all of her answers too! Even with her answer that surprised me...BRUCE LEE 🙏 From what I've witnessed from so many interviews, training and track records, Valentina and Weili are the all around best and consistent TOP fighters in the world. Yes, I know other swill throw up other names, but here and now, and as an American MMA fan, this is how I see it. Also, I hope Valentina and Weili get to compete with each other someday.

[@Howard71139]

Llevo toda mi vida practicando deportes marciales y desde la primera vez que vi a Valentina en amateur supe que iba ser una gran luchadora de las MMA y así a sido. Valentina es la Artista Marcial más dominante e impresionante que a gestado la UFC , sin embargo su falta de humildad para asimilar una baja en su desempeño como atleta la ha hecho ver muy mal. Sus quejas y despotismo en opinar hacia sus contrario la hacen deslucir como la excelente artista marcial que ha sido. Espero logre superar esa debilidad.

[@faraon2012]

Valentina debe retirarse UFC, solo esta haciendo ridiculo. 😢 Años UFC defensa su titulo, simplemente estan pasando factura se nota estres y frustracion. Valentina ultimos años se dedico mostrar redes sociales, su pacion por las armas de fuego, modelaje y actris peliculas todo eso te pasa factura te desvia de tu proposito como luchador UFC. Valentina salio de un pais muy pobre, ella tiene merito no necesita mas dinero ni fama ojala su ego no le juegue una mala pasada. Debe dejar paso, nuevos valores con sed de fama y dinero como cuando ella lo tuvo por salir de su pais pobre al mundo. 😮

[@RandmVision]

goat 🐐

[@carlosdaniel8979]

Good Valentina 👏👏

[@user-eh5wu8fh7u]

Ванечка, ты лучшая все знают❤❤❤❤❤❤ привет из России!!!!!!!!!

[@FullContactContender]

GWOAT

[@mauroricardoricardo1751]

O que eu aprecio muito nesta lutadora é que ela se mantém feminina.

[@hermannkenan]

Sie wurde geboren, um zu gewinnen, sie wurde geboren, um zu glänzen, mit all ihren Kräften, Fähigkeiten und Intelligenz verzaubert sie die Welt auf surreale Weise, bei jedem Training, bei jedem Kampf hat sie etwas anderes zu zeigen, sie ist Inspiration, Ehrfurcht und Vorbild, sie ist VALENTINA SHEVCHENKO 👑🇰🇬

[@VeraxMusic]

She speaks with such confidence.

[@RedCorner_MMA]

If you achieve what she achieve there's no reason to not be confident

[@tedcrocker6283]

Huge fan, love you,😊 I hope you win it all

[@gladysfranco3791]

La mejor ❤ vamos por ese cinturón 🎉

[@johnhanshe7921]

Now that is Gods best creation of a beautiful bad ass WOMEN. Love her character and professionalism. None better for sure.

[@trixdropd]

The ultimate Boss. So badass and cool. Smart, talented, and gorgeous. ❤❤❤❤

[@nicoleflierl637]

You can see the thai culture has really rubbed off on her in such a positive way

[@ArunKumar-mg4fc]

win would definitely get the Champ go onnnnnnnn 🤞

[@susymay7831]

What was the third self-defense art Valentina mentioned?

[@joaquingarciapastrana2422]

Valentina and Alexa, I like them, I wish tha Alexa Will win, but Valentina seen very strong and intelligent to fight !!

[@nunya2400]

Cant wait to see more of her. Man, since day one she has been amazing and continues to be amazing. Really nice to see a bit of the inside scoop, what a gladiator. I pray she can continue to excel in the sport she and her family love.

[@jorgesalas6956]

She is done

[@jeromedelestree779]

Merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo.Tu es une fille de rêve!!! Kiss of French

[@kev1583]

ALEXA GRASSO WE ARE COMING FOR YOUU!!!!!!!

[@user-vh3nx9ht1k]

Que gran pena . . . No pudo . . . 17 Sep. 2023

[@faizalsalim1194]

Valentina looks ready. Let's go champ.

[@GainzyM-qz8in]

Your WIN! Just hope its not the same Ref.❤

[@jimmynolet3752]

2nd fight I thought grasso won but you are still really good and brought a great fight

[@Kt_Jrdn]

I do believe she will win her belt back but after researching Alexa, I wouldn't be surprised. Alexa has an insane background.

[@mattbarrett41]

It’s an interesting situation. Valentina is clearly a Renaissance woman with incredible skills. She’s also educated, beautiful, and charismatic. She took a loss. It happens. With that said, Grasso fought a hell of a fight. The question now is: Did Grasso rise to the occasion once, or is she the one woman who can shut Valentina down consistently? If Grasso is that fighter, Valentina has to weigh her options. Her world is wide open. If Valentina can get a solid win, she solidifies her legacy as top flight champion. With that said, I’m excited to see the rematch.

[@mark1472]

EL PERU TE AMA VALENTINA

[@matt28767]

Where is the location that they are training? Anyone know

[@annakarina2925]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@govna-govno]

Доченька моя, гордость нашей нации! Скажет - как кинжалом отрежет!

[@tallerroute66garage]

valentina mi amor de la vida

[@musiccitymadman2023]

Ready for the return of the bullet to reclaim her rightful title and wear that belt of honor.

[@Highnz57]

8:49 This is why Antonina is my wife 🤩😍 But Valentina's still my #1 favorite ufc champ 😅😁