Valentina Shevchenko: My Muay Thai Wins Over Joanna Jedrzejczyk Are 'Affecting Her'

At a UFC 231 media lunch, Valentina Shevchenko discusses her long history with Joanna Jedrzejczyk, how she views Jedrzejczyk as an opponent, training with Cris Cyborg, her nomadic lifestyle and much more.
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[@danielsimms8918]

so re-freshing to listen to Valentina...........great role model for young people, female or male.....fighter or not....just take in her respect and views on life and professionalism........

[@Stratster68]

@rxp56 Well anyone that is a good role model certainly is a good thing................

[@The_Isaiahnator]

40 minutes with Val? Time to pull up a chair. 🍿

[@petehutchins7062]

Aaaand now I'm gonna

[@luisatiles9386]

The Isaiahnator I’m right there with you

[@matthewlo7868]

Don’t forget lotion and tissues.. lol

[@robertmiller1270]

@@matthewlo7868 Guess Val has a green thumb cuz I start growing mahogany every time I see her.

[@DaveRotenberg]

She's fantastic. Finally a nice long interview with her.

[@luisatiles9386]

Dave Rotenberg I been looking for this for awhile!! Love this Chick

[@IHoboJunk]

Thats a real woman right there

[@Sixsoul]

The Bulletwoman is coming for you Joanna

[@edgarbagramyan2403]

You’re goddamn right sir..

[@hl9009]

you got that right!

[@420camk]

Valentina's going to get her belt finally!

[@YouYubeEnjoyerNum1]

@Sagacious nah, Khabib was almost getting to fight for a title for like 4 times untill he finally got it, Valentina is in a similar situation and now only skill will determine if she'll get it or not, and I believe she's a lot more skillful than Joanna.

[@mangapanda8699]

@Sagacious Khabib already signed the contract to fight Eddie for 205 but but UFC cancelled it to give it to Conor

[@kamilmalinowski1267]

Cam or maybe not

[@GrowingDownUnder]

rose has the belt, thought rose was valentinas training partner? or was that just a 1 time thing for the jj vs rose fights?

[@tipsreviews7476]

@@YouYubeEnjoyerNum1 she's way much bigger . Look at those arms.

[@crackheadsaresexy2915]

Valentina does everything Joanna does, but BETTER.

[@ReachingMyPrime]

+ Alot more powerful and durable at the same time lol.

[@benzohhhhh]

It's going to be so interesting. I truly can't say I agree but can't say I disagree!!!

[@kamilmalinowski1267]

Crackheads Are Sexy you’ll be surprised

[@jimchawki536]

Yes, Valentinas and Joannas volume of strikes are exactly the same :D

[@ilikefights4141]

Schevchenko can grapple tho. Submitting Peña from her guard is actually super impressive cause Peña is no joke and her strengh is mainly her grappling but she still got submitted by the bullet. Schevchenko is a proven better striker and has more weapons than Joanna so I just see this fight being even less competitive than the muay thai fights

[@Checheelingling]

I really like Valentina she seems so down to earth.

[@TheBakersGuild]

We're going to forget about how sad Chuck vs. Tito was after Shevchenko sends Joanna to the shadow realm.

[@kaisersozay2217]

how does anyone not love her?

[@mikemartin606]

I feel like liking this comment counts as a yes😂....so no....I won't...& don't 🥰☺️

[@itseemedtoher8053]

I would love to see Valentina help run the UFC after retirement. That might sound like a stretch. But she's a driven strategist, presents like a board member and she'd bring the professionalism needed to elevate the sport into the mainstream.

[@azureavocado5195]

A strong woman like this can't coexist with the likes of dana white & men like him. She is above it. I see her running the show @ One

[@kacchank8696]

@Kie Dan her english bit primitive for joe

[@kacchank8696]

@Kie Dan i do but come on, i say but more refinement u know

[@kacchank8696]

@Kie Dan ummmm i have my doubts. The questions would be bloody basic

[@barrymcokiner69]

Damn bullet looking JACKED.. joanna is in a lot of trouble. Lol no doubt will be a really good fight 💪💪

[@bradywright0408]

WhatistheMatrix? Shev is the rightful favorite, but I won’t be surprised if Joanna pulls it out. This fight and the main event are two of my most anticipated of the whole year.

[@wachowski9525]

she literally looks the same as she always does lol. Nothing about Val has changed, Joanna is the one the putting on a little weight and doesn't have to cut much weight

[@stevenyang08]

@@bradywright0408 Naw, JJ doesn't pull out. Val is going to wreck her though.

[@ravioliiking]

@@wachowski9525 Narh, you're wrong. Just look at her Instagram for example. Bullet is in the best shape of her career.

[@kamilmalinowski1267]

Mouad Naf keep doubting Joanna

[@marxnicolaas]

The best female fighter right now can't wait #ufc231

[@yusefalshloul7369]

CyborgVSNunes

[@ladyshandbagorpurse6090]

@@yusefalshloul7369 Bullet beat 1980's Michael Jackson in their last fight, and she'd beat him again.

[@sebastianhrdumhrdum2856]

@Sagacious she has 20 pounds on her and she won the second fight Shes way more skilled Than Amanda

[@yusefalshloul7369]

@@ladyshandbagorpurse6090 no she didn't, it was close and could've gone either way, and i edged it slightly towards nunes, you cant throw a hissy fit everytime your favorite fighter doesn't win, and im a bullet fan by the way.

[@sebastianhrdumhrdum2856]

@Sagacious i have watched it and youre saying that jugdes always get it right

[@SkylineOwnz]

Her accent is cute

[@bradywright0408]

SkylineOwnz She has one of those voices that you just want to listen to

[@Sixsoul]

The Kyrgyz cutie

[@Willie-go6dc]

She’s cute in the face, the version we know & see of her is a dry face with no make up with her hair “always being tied up” in a bun or a simple ponytail, however if we see her with even some light make up on, her hair down in a nice dress or some sexy outfit the difference & outcome will be superb. I have pictures of her dressed up for events in Perú where I met her in person & she signed her autograph for my UFC Shirt

[@vivekbarchha]

You mean voice?

[@nykia31]

Our uncrowned Queen.

[@l337l0gan]

Preach it brother!

[@Sixsoul]

of two divisions

[@l337l0gan]

@@Sixsoul amen ! Lol

[@joshywhvick]

her ears are perfect for a fighter

[@GLAHHHHHHHHH]

josh vick that’s how you know she’s good

[@bibibibibi12345]

@@GLAHHHHHHHHH it has nothing to do with being good..if you keep on your ear protectors during wrestling or bjj nothing will happen to the ears.

[@melthework4511]

She was a Muay tai fighter before MMA so she never got cauliflower ear from all the intense grappling/wrestling.

[@round1.]

forres thou

[@Rockominhosemiva]

Weird flex but ok

[@Family__Guy_]

If Valentina was more aggressive, she could have won that fight against Amanda. I think 125 would be a better weight for her though. I’m more excited for this fight, than I am for he main event.

[@XangoFwet]

Facts

[@Family__Guy_]

Devin Disaster mm.. yah

[@luisatiles9386]

Xango Fwet I think she won that fight regardless!! If she had another crack at it I know she can take that belt

[@sallgoodman2323]

Agreed, just watched that fight again. Nunes was pressuring but not landing as much or as clean as Bullet

[@TurntBucket]

Valentina is a great fighter and i love everything she says. This card is gonna be sick

[@azureavocado5195]

Nothing but RESPECT for Valentina. She is the embodiment of a true martial artist. And she doesn't stray from her goals by getting caught up with LOSER MEN !!! 💖💖💖💖🤗💖💖💖💖 I wish more women were like her.

[@briangriffith4574]

azure skii yeah she would be a terrible fighter if she had a boyfriend, solid logic

[@ADHD55]

She's fine as hell

[@hunam3876]

I like her sis better

[@BUK7550]

Even their middle aged mom is hot. Google her

[@BUK7550]

@Devin Disaster mobile.twitter.com/antoninapantera/status/876080616978038784

[@navinannar6338]

@Conor Judge That's her sister come on now

[@chewsir]

@@BUK7550 Um. No. Her mom is NOT hot. WTF is your dating pool like?

[@thomasdonnelly4770]

Talk about having it all!!! Great fighter, awesome person and as hot as hell!!!

[@WarrenWilliamscoaching]

Such an honourable lady and martial artist! a great example to all.

[@Chris-ls4nm]

Future 2 division champion and role model human being

[@quezzyb617]

Valentina is the #1 women p4p fighter.

[@skmalaujitra9580]

NO..

[@davidbanner9344]

This cute, beautiful Queen has been cheated so many times, but she's about to finally get her crown. God Bless this beautiful woman!

[@mariobroda4124]

She is hot, she may be the hottest female UFC fighter

[@round1.]

bro watch the weigh ins her body is so goregous 😍😍

[@ignaciosaenz6352]

Not a chance.

[@TheChaozao]

noway, rose is the hottest

[@ericshaun6078]

She is hot, but Gina Carrano is the hottest

[@TheChaozao]

@Sal Vastola she is still hot imo. she got that natural beauty and with her long hair she looks even better

[@nimlil]

Luv this girl, she just wants to fight.

[@scorpiopath09]

So well spoken. Love both JJ and Shev.

[@Jonathanchopstix]

Her English is better than mine lol

[@HasanAli-pd8jj]

Mine too.

[@marcaurele7692]

Valentina my love

[@marcaurele7692]

@@goodluck2522 yes i know man but because its my heart who speak when i see her so.. sorry for my English :^)

[@BC-he9vh]

I love how her watch is over her long sleeves shirt, evolutionary.

[@mannyarambula9002]

Awesome girl, one of a kind. Beautiful inside and out plus super talented. I wish her the best on her fight. Although she's already a champion in my book.

[@jedirun]

yeah Joanna is gonna get that work in December

[@mikeskidmore6754]

Nicco Montoya is still showing off the Belt that she won on a TV show

[@YouYubeEnjoyerNum1]

She looks so jacked lol

[@trickerdgaming]

Not really

[@wilykat]

Fluffy Rice Naw. She has a clean bill of health and trains regularly. She's the epitome of the "stay ready athlete"

[@CrisCyborg]

#KEEPBRAZILCREONTEFREE #UFC232

[@timhyatt72]

That girl can use me for citizenship, strong, confident, respectful, beautiful, I'd marry her in a second.

[@bazdaniels7420]

Valentina not only the best fighter but brilliant and beautiful!

[@LysgaardLightning]

Great interview. One of the toughest smartest and most skillful female fighters out there. Her views on training, lifestyle, goals and diet, is just spot on!

[@MrRosie182]

RIP Joanna!

[@kahelekoki6215]

Valentina needs a signature phrase like khabib's "this is #1 bullsh!t" And who else is going to be in this division that could compete with these two fighters?

[@acidburn134]

Kahele Koki she does, 100%

[@wilykat]

She actually does. She's known for saying: "It will be DONE"

[@ProsperinoG]

@@wilykat Nah, its "HER NOSE IS ROSE FROM MAI PANCHEZ". Stop trippin'

[@heinrste]

i really like Valentina, well spoken and good looking. great lady, looking forward to the fight.

[@bigguccisouljamike191]

tbh never liked Joanna or her attitude , she plays it cringe.... Valentina finally gonna get her belt‼️🔥

[@tomgoffnett5624]

Joanna doesn't have any attitude, she has the same thing anyone who wants to promote the sport has. People don't tune in to watch friends fight. Joanna is fully aware of this. All of them are all aware of this and some of them are better at getting the people to tune in then the others.

[@escanor3699]

@@tomgoffnett5624 but joanna attitude is cringe

[@tomgoffnett5624]

@@escanor3699 I love Wonderboy Thompson - he is a super nice guy. He sticks to his convictions. If Wonderboy wanted to be a little more cringe I would bet he would be a Champion by now. I do believe Wonderboy can beat Usman. Joanna's cringe fills seats. See if it was Rose fighting a very nice girl it wouldn't fill seats. YOU MIGHT LOVE THE FIGHT, but most people who are tuning in or filling the seats aren't where you are at. They don't appreciate the art. They need a good guy and a bad guy. They need to pick someone. In Washington DC metro area, they would pay white boxers more money to fight. There weren't enough white fighters. The money was made when it was black vs white. Black people cheering for the black guy and white people cheering for the white guy. It's capitalizing on human nature. What promoter doesn't want to make more money? What fighter doesn't want to make more money? It is what it is. It will never change because it is human nature. Do you think her persona is getting better with her new coach/team?

[@escanor3699]

@@tomgoffnett5624 I understand your point, but in my opinion she have to be more humble and about her present personality I think she have change a bit I guess

[@heavymetalheretic5386]

13:40 Couldn't have said it better myself and english is my first language

[@TimaHypenoodles]

I really like her personality and attitude in life in general. That part about the cake was so cute 😋

[@joehenessy9339]

Great interview. I have a high school crush big time on her

[@round1.]

love both these women going to be a good fight

[@Anthony-yu5yz]

She'll fight anybody, any time, any place.; she's a true warrior.

[@kevynalarcon1386]

*When Is the fight betwen Johanna and Valentina, someone know please..??* 😓

[@adilhameed1192]

December 8th, UFC 231

[@kevynalarcon1386]

@@adilhameed1192 thanks friend Goo Valentina you Will be the champion on December..! 💪🤗🇵🇪

[@kamilmalinowski1267]

Skotyfy XD idiot

[@christianmerasty593]

@@kamilmalinowski1267 yup

[@Roninscobra]

Valentina's gotta quit psyching out her opponents they pull the no show after she stares them down.

[@wilykat]

Roninscobra Holly Holm was the only one not affected by her stare. Holly and Valentina's stare down was intense and hair raising. Holly wouldn't look away until Valentina did first.

[@Roninscobra]

@@wilykat I remember that but it was Valentina's coach that called her off.Holm was like what u wanna stare down? lol

[@wilykat]

Roninscobra I just know that up until this day,that's my favorite staredown among the female fighters. It was like Fire meets Lightning. Not to mention they were both looking hella good that day. I was rooting for Val then and I'll be rooting for her now. Joanna's only chance is to win by decision. She can't knock out Valentina nor submit her. Val however can either TKO her or win by way of Submission. In any case,Joanna is gonna stare hard at her but I doubt she'll get all up Valentina's face like she normally does with her opponents.

[@Roninscobra]

First time I seen Val was in Premier fight league muay thai.Ernesto Hoost was commentating the matches he was Joannas coach when she fought Val and he was mystified by her abilities then.If she can stupify Hoost that says it all.

[@xyzxxx33]

@@Roninscobra Ernesto Hoost wasn't coach of Jedrzejczyk when she fought Shevchenko, I don't know what kind of fantasy is it, but they last fought not 10 years ago, but almost 11 years ago in Korea, January 2008, and Ernesto Hoost is coach of Jedrzejczyk since late 200, when she decided to start procareer. So please stop this bs, I've seen so many lies around Shevchenko it's almost insane. Ernesto Hoost probably doesn't even know wth Shevchenko is, she is mainly known as chick who won vs Jedrzejczyk more than 10 years ago, when she was amataur. Jedrzejczyk lost few fights as pro , under Hoost, lost twice in boxing to same girl, but nobody cares. Seriously I hope Jedrzejczyk will be able to win this weekend so it will end this nonsense.

[@NathanDewey11]

So happy they moved this fight back to Toronto. Win the belt in Canada and defend in Russia (co-main of a Khabib title defense perhaps).

[@sataniccyanide6976]

I think fans overestimate how important those wins are, they are somewhat significant but they were 10 years ago in an entirely different sport. They only edge it can give Valentina is a mental one.

[@sataniccyanide6976]

@Sal Vastola She is but 99% this fight is a standing fight, I'm not sure if there's anyone under 145 who can strike with Joanna excluding rose.

[@sataniccyanide6976]

@flamehost 1979 I don't think underestimating either of the fighters elite level striking is a good idea. Joanna is arguably the WMMA GOAT along with Cyborg, cutting her out would be betraying her accomplishments.

[@sataniccyanide6976]

@Sal Vastola Joanna is pretty amazing from the clinch and grapplers don't tend to have a good time with her.

[@sataniccyanide6976]

@Sal Vastola That they will, gonna be a good fight

[@wilykat]

satanic cyanide69 She was able to strike with her in their Muay Thai competition days and she helped Rose prepare for Joanna so how would she not be able to stand with Joanna. Val stood toe 2 toe with Holly as well. Val will feel at home standing or on the ground.

[@bohne1978]

Let's go Valentina!

[@muriloninja]

I like me some Valentina but I love Antonina!

[@toni3000bet]

valentina sei forte 👍🏼💪🏼❤️

[@mikeskidmore6754]

J J is a very Popular Fighter she has many fans and she is one of the most worthy opponent are 115# and at 125#

[@swicheroo1]

I like that she respects her opponent. And isn't going to trash talk.

[@nosleep1271]

This is the one woman to truly humble JJ. I think this is gonna be a good fight.

[@sincity5339]

❤️ The Real Champ...!!! 💪👊💥💥💥💥💯🏆

[@TheHottuna66]

I can`t wait for Valentina to absolutely destroy Joanna, it's going to feel like xmas.

[@round1.]

damn that spanish omg i need her she so amazing 😍😍😍😍😍

[@clinteastwood666]

Amazing woman including Joanna

[@waalex11]

I love her honest trash talk, haha.

[@komzp1955]

It's hard watching the video with one hand...

[@joebuczkowski8605]

I want to train MMA with Valentina she is a hot blonde.

[@user-qm1tl3sz4i]

Храни тебя Бог, Валентина.

[@wyattrussell7496]

She is Zarya from Overwatch

[@trickerdgaming]

Ew... No! Zarya looks like a man. Not a female

[@ProsperinoG]

i watch futanari Zarya lewd vids with other characters. Pretty neat stuff

[@lightningsmokerXx]

I think Joanna is gonna get beat bad

[@iampyre2016]

lightningsmokerXx It depends how Joanna’s team approaches the fight. Joanna is moving up in weight, she could be way better at 125, her move up should be a balance of power and cardio.

[@donowhy4113]

Bugggiii woman is caaaamiiiinnngggg for you Valentina.

[@raytrujillo638]

mickey jericho you sound stupid how man times has your bugggi women lost to her lol smh Valentina is gonna hand her a 4th ass whooping

[@aa.gg.4609]

@@raytrujillo638 Boy boy boy boy... shud da fug ip

[@kacchank8696]

Boogie woogie

[@bamhamer]

Buggi wuman gets her skinny ass kicked 😂

[@stevenpaul6216]

🏆Valentina Shevchenko🏆

[@stevenpaul6216]

And she absolutely DID beat Ananda Nunez! Go back, watch the fight! Let's get some real judge's in this sport

[@LeonardTaylor700]

LET’S GO BULLET 💪🏾

[@sallgoodman2323]

She will be ze best, no doubt about it...be prepared to meet humbled JJ

[@Nameless2k6]

Valentina to play Nina Williams in the next Tekken movie #UnofficialRumors

[@wilykat]

Nataraj Monk I've been saying for the longest that she resembles Nina Williams. Especially from the 3rd Tekken game. You'd think that she was modeled after Valentina the way they look alike.

[@kacchank8696]

Yh

[@SagarRana]

damn those guns.. She is ready to unload .. Good luck Valentina

[@philrm99]

Hope she wears a thong bikini to the weigh-in.

[@trickerdgaming]

Lol

[@rudevol8355]

I bet a lot of men would love to be married to a woman like her. I bet she would be a great mom after she finishes fighting.

[@Highnz57]

RIP JJ 🏥⚰📿⛪

[@Highnz57]

I feel sorry for the poor soul at the shitty end of the stick lol VS looks on point, being just weeks out.

[@bolotbekesenov8722]

11:34

[@NikoHL]

Valentina's arms !!

[@shlumpsclumpump8748]

AYYY AYYYY AYYYY AYYYY

[@lostinthefogofwar5774]

My 2 fav. girls, it should be fun.

[@michaelanese]

Her sister reminds me of Gal Gadot from Wonder Women

[@gigiterra9193]

Agreed

[@aviduke]

I respect her focus, mental strength and fighting skills. She's far too good and professional for Dana whites ufc

[@mio1443]

She is a true world mma champion!!!

[@tonybennett335]

She beat the champion in the weight above just never got the belt. This is her time this is her natural weight class her competition are in trouble.

[@NikoHL]

After Rose... Valentina is my favourite UFC fighter. But I prefer RENA and Kanna from Rizen (Japan)

[@ProsperinoG]

i prefer Gabi Garcia

[@morimemento8351]

16:10

[@ToDaMaxxx]

All Ima say is this: Rose Namajunas went into a camp with Valentina and came out a better fighter on the feet than she had ever been. Then she knocked out Joanna. This is what happened when Valentina trained Rose for Joanna. Those 3 fight Valentina was beating her more decisively. Joannas style is pretty much the same. Valentina doesn't even look the same plus she is used to bigger When she beat Holly on the feet the way she did...I knew she was a problem Also I just wanted to see what kinda jeans she was wearing. No one wears jeans like this woman.

[@taitonfla.2026]

Joanna is gonna get handled

[@greystorm3296]

That's what they all say till they lose or get ko ed

[@taitonfla.2026]

Grey Storm yeah just like delusional Joanna

[@greystorm3296]

@@taitonfla.2026 and just like your delusional 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@taitonfla.2026]

Grey Storm yep delusional

[@alonelyh6742]

Why is she so lovely.☺️

[@juviegill2080]

She is my pick most beautiful woman

[@94robirob]

Her nose is rose! 😍

[@ProsperinoG]

hell yeah

[@mikeyb8040]

JJ is so screwed and I'm happy about that.

[@LuKe10559]

And where in the heck is the fan's favourite, Claudia Gadelha???

[@shahanmiah7489]

My favourite female fighter, she got that classic muay thai style & i believe she beat amanda nunes.

[@iampyre2016]

I hope Joanna is focusing on adding power as she moves up to 125. Her volume alone won’t get her pass Valentina. Joanna has to be able to drop her, get a KO.

[@kingammo6090]

no rooting interest... I'm rooting for BOTH

[@matthewlo7868]

King AMMO 6090RP same here.

[@trickerdgaming]

I don't like JJ cry baby

[@chocolatecake5756]

im scared

[@collectiveinsanity9438]

Valentina "Jungle Fever" Shevchenko

[@hi13ray]

Like both fighters but pulling for joanna champion for the w.

[@collectiveinsanity9438]

looks and sounds like fedor emelianenko sister, and im starting to think they may have the same bloodline