Valentina Shevchenko on win vs. Jessica Andrade, why she won’t chase Amanda Nunes fight | ESPN MMA

[@asdfghjjfdfvcddcbhxg6550]

A warrior of the highest order.

[@Redaku418]

Absolutely agree she on another plane in terms of strength and skill

[@theconversation.]

The warrior code runs deep in her

[@mattkaiser8984]

@D_Sol Hot.

[@theskateboardfan]

Precisely 👌

[@Inquisitor_Vex]

Other women: *gasp* her power level... it’s ... it’s OVER 9000!!

[@philth7587]

She sounds genuinely sweet while talking about destroying her opponent and breaking everything in front of her.

[@Amzyy]

A true mixed martial artist

[@deepthoughts1739]

That’s a real martial artist talking not just some UFC fighter.

[@ryandavies8013]

Sugar is still bad for you lol

[@Anotherdaynparadise]

So does lead sugar. Taste sweet but deadly.

[@DrMo824]

LMFAOOOOOO!!!

[@j.c.gloves]

Valentina Shevchenko is one of the most fascinating humans there is. We are lucky to get to even witness her greatness

[@Anotherdaynparadise]

That YOU know of

[@Anotherdaynparadise]

@Israel Diaz what that means loser? I see English composition is not your forte... 🤣

[@Anotherdaynparadise]

@Israel Diaz hey bro I'm just messing with you man lol. God bless you and yours. I absolutely love Valentina. she is beautiful inside and out.

[@deanfeeney3605]

Your amazing too bro

[@edwardspan396]

Remember the “worlds most interesting man” adds, she is sort of like that.

[@rainiersierra1532]

Female version of GSP. Well rounded, very technical, great striking, great wrestling, and the accent.

[@sabotage7773]

@Harvey Smith He was not saying that the accent was similar. just the fact that she has one

[@quinnosborn3441]

She reminds me of my other favorite, Mirko Cro Cop

[@rainiersierra1532]

@@sabotage7773 exactly.

[@debateme8955]

Broooo Im thinking the same thing.

[@LJ2K2025]

@@sabotage7773 Everyone has an "accent" if they from a different place than you

[@sarcasticslowking9149]

It’s crazy how she’s so far ahead of everyone else in that division that she literally just says “Hey opponent, what are YOU the best at?” and beats them there

[@furhadnasserjah123]

Andrade isn’t best on the ground though, she’s best in standup

[@Rittwik_21]

@@furhadnasserjah123 Andrade BJJ black belt

[@alijalalzadeh745]

Im pretty sure ten years later people gonna forget how good she was and name someone else the goat because they think there was no competition back then. FOOLS OF THE FUTURE

[@deepthoughts1739]

@@alijalalzadeh745 She has good competition. Those girls can fight. It’s about how great she is compared to the competition. She is the goat. She’ll be remembered for her greatness.

[@alijalalzadeh745]

@@deepthoughts1739 i said that some where else it is a competetive weight class without valentina just like mens 155 without khabib but with them reigning a big amount of ufc fans which are casuals think they are good just because their division is not good

[@ismaieladen4814]

It’s time to make Henry vs Valentina... The best 125er in the UFC

[@ultimatemegachad3487]

@Christopher Law Spoiker

[@Steve-hl4rf]

@@ultimatemegachad3487 Spoiker

[@teddj514]

@@Steve-hl4rf spoiker

[@kiasj1794]

Spoike

[@calvincalvin3132]

@Christopher Law thankfully that's not a spoiler because the real spoiler is Henry 50-40

[@howdhedodats]

The absolute most complete fighter in the world.

[@kemosabrx]

Valentina Boyka

[@CasperTheGhost64]

She out-wrestled the division's best wrestler. Val's technique and tenacity is so much better. Val just keeps getting better

[@SeventhSon007]

Not sure I would say Andrade is stronger, Valentina showed her strength.

[@CasperTheGhost64]

I disagree gentleman but to each their own

[@CasperTheGhost64]

@Jim Lahey Then we will have to duel friend. Apologies in advance.

[@gimzoguy5014]

@@CasperTheGhost64 you don't want it with Layhe man he's a crazy drunk fck

[@ZamWeazle]

@@gimzoguy5014 Well it depends on who has the high ground! 😆

[@michaelrendler3703]

When she mentions the choke hold she had and how she let it go to preserve her energy, that is INSANE fighter IQ. A lot of people get caught up in the moment.

[@yourdaddy.956]

Its just common sense, really... you're just looking to much into these things... a lot of fighters don't have common sense because they're fighters in the first place.

[@GnYc3]

@@yourdaddy.956 shut up

[@Blackout987]

Uhh, it's good composure, not insane in any way lol

[@donnypotsmoker]

@@GnYc3 no, he's on point lol. Let's be real: I like Mike Perry, but I'm not convinced he's ever looked both ways before crossing the street

[@gamessportsandmore3371]

She had a terrible position for it.

[@frosty2.010]

The BEST and MOST SKILLED fighter to ever have lived. I DONT GIVE A F*CK. I'VE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS.

[@truthteller6946]

Bruce Lee bro, Bruce fkn Lee bro!

[@yungjefe7423]

Silva

[@brandonmabbitt7515]

Bruce Lee really? He never fought dude!

[@fwestbay]

Khabib thou... other than that, I'm with ya.

[@owens7945]

@@truthteller6946 Bruce lee wasn’t a fighter

[@nickpappas17]

Valentina is gorgeous and scary at the same time

[@glennstearns3928]

i feel both love and fear

[@Real_Lion_Slayer]

@@glennstearns3928 she is mine 😂😂

[@rnwo1698]

@@Real_Lion_Slayer she’s MINE

[@lookmomnohands4687]

I'm hers. LOL

[@Freko2011]

she is already, she went black and doesnt want to go back

[@shantanusengupta1749]

We take Ariel for granted...his interviews seem like genuine conversations rather than generic boring interviews

[@KamsQualityCards]

Big facts !!!

[@Anotherdaynparadise]

We do? 🙄

[@Hero-For-Hire]

Ariel is definitely at the top of the mma media game

[@BobParanoiac]

The casuals take him for granted, any true mma fan knows he's the 🐐 of mma journalism interviews.

[@hobermallow5841]

I think he’s great.

[@SinestetKanal]

Amazing fighter, mentally just on another level, her level of wisdom and understanding life is what makes her the greatest champion

[@TristanMundell]

She is such a great champion. Very sweet outside of the cage but a savage inside. Also I love her celebratory dances! She’s great man

[@blackslav1497]

Me too, its so hot.

[@Real_Lion_Slayer]

@@blackslav1497 she is mine don't try 😂

[@blackslav1497]

@@Real_Lion_Slayer i smashed already

[@zacharyjaworsky]

I think she’s getting bored, she’s not worried about just winning anymore. She’s finding what her opponents are the best at. Then she’s beating them in that way. She is the best in the world.

[@deepthoughts1739]

She’s definitely not bored at all for sure. It shows in her interviews and fights. Martial arts is her life, totally. Fighting any opponent is always exciting to her. Beating them at their own game is just her way of proving that she is truly great in every area of fighting, and not just striking as many often labeled her as (striker). She constantly affirms that she is “universal” or true “mixed martial artist” fighter. That’s her reason for beating them in the area they’re good at. She is the goat for sure. Facts.

[@Cruzworstnightmare]

Valentina is all technique. She’s AMAZING!!!!

[@uuuujjjyyygyy]

Class act!

[@Anotherdaynparadise]

Bored? 🤣🤣🤣 she is having the time of her life. Your discernment abilities are weak indeed.

[@thenotrap1736]

Best MMA female fighter.

[@deekay7594]

And best personality

[@cameronhartman8710]

Correction.... Best MMA fighter.

[@bigstepjohno9984]

She put a beat down on that Brazilian boy

[@random-yk9rv]

@@cameronhartman8710 nah the competition is way less competitive as compared to men to actually put that argument to test. She ain't shutting someone who's on her level. Compare that to someone like Usman. I don't think that argument becomes valid. He has killed a killer in Jorge, colby and burns and anyone who came his way, dominantly.

[@Bawamba]

@@random-yk9rv She aint shutting someone on her level because there aint nobody on her level... And there's some killer female in there that would kill any regular girl and even guys out there. What she represent for female is so much bigger then what Usman represent for male lol.

[@dan9864]

Valentina didn’t want to beat Jessica in a standup striking match, because then people would say “oh, that’s why she won, Jessica couldn’t get her to the ground”.

[@johnsalazar2581]

The funny thing though is that all of the opponents Valentina has faced since going down to Flyweight, she has managed to take them down - Cachoeira, Joanna, Eye, Carmouche, Chookagian, Maia and of course Andrade. And of all those fighters, Maia was the only one to take her down.

[@madgavin7568]

Taking the GSP route of beating opponents at their own game and not sticking to any one particular method of fighting. Smart decision, as it makes it even more difficult for her opponents to prepare for her.

[@ItsYaBoi34]

I love hearing her talk. We’re literally hearing the mindset and mentality of an exceptional world class champion, and just human being frankly.

[@ikemadrid7385]

She is very amazing very true she said that the person has to be ready to learn how true that is with everything

[@crookster23]

The amount of amazing interviews today is crazy props to Ariel

[@simonwilson1211]

1000 years from now, my distant offspring will say, I wonder if he ever saw the great Valentina Shevchenko fight... Well, I did and it was amazing!

[@ImDezi]

Amen!

[@TomUngurean]

Valentina and Rose are on 🔥🔥🔥 Ariel on 🔥 this week too 💯

[@nkemozuah8567]

My favorite female fighter of all time,I love this woman she gives 100%in everything she do

[@picklecage5488]

Ariel is so good at creating chemistry between him and the fighters, the ukulele thing was masterful.

[@tarzanstrickland]

his passion is underrated/appreciated

[@rowan1355]

Ariel coming in clutch with these interviews

[@jaxim8520]

😂😂

[@davidd7864]

I love how she immediately started to smile when asked about Rose

[@Thepoweroftheriffcompelsme]

Pound for pound best fighter in MMA!!

[@melvinesmith]

Agree...if p4p is how they explain it, then she truly is the overall p4p...for men and women combined.

[@TheManMythLegend]

@@melvinesmith preach

[@alexcarruthers1234]

I’m sorry but nah usman is pound for pound 1 rn there both on crazy win streaks & dominating but usmans competition is a lot better

[@alexcarruthers1234]

My guys about to pass Anderson Silva for highest win streak ever just needs 3 more & I’m pretty sure he’ll do it don’t see anyone beating him

[@Thepoweroftheriffcompelsme]

@@alexcarruthers1234 he’s only had about 3 good fights, the rest have been snoozefests! Usman himself was calling masvidal a journeyman with 50% w/l in his last 6, then beats him and all of a sudden he’s pound for pound? There are definitely a few guys that could beat him from other weight classes... skill for skill in a genderless, weightless world Valentina destroys him

[@debateme8955]

The most complete fighter in the UFC. PERIOD. The female version of GSP.

[@plsjustjudgemyshirt5946]

Not at all. I am pretty sure that she is not on PEDs and covered in vaseline to win fights.

[@yedagetsfurloughbyavon9315]

@@plsjustjudgemyshirt5946 was gsp pulled for peds in his career? I came in the izzy era sorry

[@debateme8955]

@@yedagetsfurloughbyavon9315 this man is litterally lieing.

[@plsjustjudgemyshirt5946]

@@yedagetsfurloughbyavon9315 statement of Gsp:"when you get caught by a test, you are a disorganized fighter. Passing those tests is so easy. it is ridiculous." No, he wasn't caught. However, just read the statement and interpret it.

[@mdb1010]

@@yedagetsfurloughbyavon9315 the Izzy era? You mean like a year ago?😂 and no he did not get pulled for Steroids.

[@stephaniegordon834]

Man Ariel is pumping out the new videos with the MMA stars, thanks 🙏

[@towboattrash]

The respect I have for this woman....she’s so real, honest and deep....Refreshing. Not enough people like her in the world today.

[@HassoRevolutionary]

Its scary how she has such a cute smile and innocent face, but once shes in that cage her whole demeanor changes into a stone cold killer

[@geocruz1590]

Like most killers lol

[@pinkyandthebrain99]

@@geocruz1590 lmao, exactly!

[@MasterKenZei]

That, and when she steps into a gun range

[@stonecold316339]

Idc what anyone says, Valentina won that 2nd fight against Nunes!

[@life4rent90]

It was a very close fight but she came up short. She should focus on flyweight.

[@matsterness]

Real talk

[@ladyshandbagorpurse6090]

Dood. She won that fight fair and square I don't understand the judging in that one!? Heck If the 1st fight had been a round longer she would have potentially finished Amanda.

[@liontamer2911]

You are correct. Rose did when that fight.

[@Treznor331]

She definitely won that fight. That was some bs.

[@mikelucent4360]

She is so self aware and real... everyone can learn something from her, even if it’s not about fighting, just being a better person.

[@bomalpatriote7265]

She is so well rounded, it's very impressive how her game has evolved! She can spinning kick you, kicking you like Cowboy, mauling you like Habib, subbing you like Oliveira.. She looks soo strong in the Clinch! And so strong on top either! Her Crucifix is lethal! She is so educated with great elocution, I loved how she spoke how low calf kicks can be dangerous in post-fight interview when Chris Weidman broke his legs. Nothing but respect and admiration for Valentina Shevchenko 🇵🇪 🇰🇬.

[@Redaku418]

Her legs kicks are word class. And I’m a mid tier tae kwon do martial artist but my rose and her kicks splendidddddd

[@INT1388]

her fighting style, attitude, intelligence, physique, accent - everything, smokin' hot.

[@mike_2.8]

Valentina the GOAT!

[@DATAYT]

Facts

[@anuragkumarjha5637]

@@DATAYT Amanda🙄

[@debateme8955]

@@anuragkumarjha5637 her only rival. We all know who won the second fight.

[@benlewis5312]

@@anuragkumarjha5637 Outweighs her by 20 pounds and still lost the second fight. Valentina's the GOAT

[@DavidSmith-oh4uv]

Other than Nunes, yes.

[@thelonesomewanderer8359]

valentinas dance moves always make me smile after the fights, such a cool woman.

[@alfiesolomons4437]

Once can learn more in 32 min listen to Valentina than 1 year in school

[@gregspencer7287]

Valentina’s the most well-round and technical fighter the sport has ever seen. Not only in the women’s divisions, I mean the absolute best “Mixed Martial Artist” of all time. She’s surpassed GSP if you ask me.

[@deepthoughts1739]

Exactly

[@TheSecretsquirrel222]

Yup

[@LambCurryDotOrg]

She speaks with such passion, it's amazing.

[@chuckplaysgames7925]

Can we just push her on mainstream media like the ufc did with Rousey? this girl needs to be at the front, shes a great role model for young kids.

[@TheSecretsquirrel222]

Indeed

[@DB-uf6md]

Facts.

[@francisvazquez13]

Because we are living in weird times where bad is good and good is called bad..🤗

[@davidbooher5559]

Truthfully, he and Nunes should get so much more recognition by sports channels. As far as I’m concerned they are the 2 most dominant female athletes on the planet. And both classy and humble. I never thought my favorite ufc fighters would be women, but here we are. ps : add Rose to that list. The 3 best strikers in all of the ufc.

[@abisal_gergiev]

ARIEL IS THE REAL P4P KING closing the distance on usman with a vicious interview combo

[@bhavishyanarang6124]

The most complete fighter on the roster.

[@afilthycasualsguidetomma2100]

I love that Ariel just doesn’t say anything while she kind of rambles, knowing he’s dying to ask some wild question, still let’s her finish her thoughts

[@madgavin7568]

English isn't her first language (its her third), that's why she doesn't come across as particularly clear with what she says.

[@AnthonyDavidsound]

Her mindset is THROUGH THE ROOF💪🏾

[@hawaiiancheef8086]

Much love Valentina ✊✊

[@BogoSports]

Valentina is the best :)

[@7davelemmon]

She is definitely one of my favorite UFC fighters so strong so amazing and she's a beautiful woman to.

[@2quickk]

When she speaks in spanish there's something about it that makes her attractive and I think it must be her intelligence plus her accent equals my type.

[@anhibitor1023]

After seeing this woman's last fight. I honestly believe she's the most complete and skilled fighter on the planet

[@thiernodiallo2251]

I discovered her on 261 and she’s my favourite already

[@antoniosmith3400]

What a day for Ariel! I love it

[@Bakugo24]

never knew how intelligent and well spoken she is. what an amazing person

[@piratesahoy5002]

I love to see athletes like her succeed! A person with character, with poise, with a genuinely good worldview, with a killer TALENT and WORK ETHIC. A person who understands that her own sense of self, being a good person, and having honest relationships in life are truly the most important things. I want to see more athletes like her get the spotlight and the success. 🙌🙌🙌

[@MB-tb3re]

She answers 90% of the questions in all of the interviews with "You know". It's cute.

[@madgavin7568]

Just like Rose lol.

[@notundermywatch3163]

Bullet is sounding like the cuttest soccer mom talking about her new nail salon when in fact she's breaking down how she steps into a cage and destroys any opponent that's put in front of her. Love this woman

[@carlosibrahim556]

Valentina = todays p4p best/most complete mma fighter and martial artist ( male or female). I would say she beat Amanda on second fight and keeps improving. Amazing ! Valentina and GSP should have babies and they would win all titles in martial arts!

[@nicoledelprado1830]

My favorite fighter! Domination!

[@mmatakespodcast1idiot793]

No she's not

[@earlcabbel5523]

What an awesome human being! She gets it and such a brilliant individual. I really love Valentina.

[@truthteller6946]

"If you want to try it, try it! TRY IT, TRY!"

[@glassfanatic6691]

*Shevchenko sisters preparing for war* Ariel: Bring your ukelele!

[@bigbonerlama547]

I love you Shevchenko

[@fengshuimma9160]

“Closest to a secret agent I’ve ever seen in my life” - The Great Ray Longo

[@anuojo4060]

Wow! Valentina is such a deep human. So much wisdom in every response. Respect Champ!

[@slickrik]

Wow I am blown away by her mindset

[@shubham4074]

So Valentina is GSP and Amanda is Jones. Love all four pillars of MMA

[@Nintendo-Z]

Excellent analogy

[@silcoxjakob]

How is amanda akin to jones

[@gordonschiff3621]

Don't insult Amanda's character by comparing her to Jon Jones. Completely different fighting styles as well. Amanda has 81% finish rate. Jones about 70%. She hits like Nganou for woman. Much more exciting and dominant.

[@fourdubzero7644]

Then Rose must be Usman.

[@madgavin7568]

@@gordonschiff3621 Wouldn't exactly call Nunes more exciting than Jones. She has put on some duds, whereas I can't think of any Jones performance that was outright boring.

[@Nintendo-Z]

My favorite fighter 😍

[@gamebredduramax71]

I don’t blame Valentina , I wouldn’t be trying to fight a women that’s getting jacked with testosterone to be more manly and outweighs her in the ring by 25 to 30 lbs.

[@gamebredduramax71]

@Alvin H just the facts my alphabet people friend. She is on Testosterone which is not looks, and normal women do not have testosterone in there bodies which makes them stronger.

[@plsjustjudgemyshirt5946]

@@gamebredduramax71 Well it could be that Nunes is on but doesnt have to be.

[@gamebredduramax71]

@benadryl cabbagepatch not supposed to, but some that want to be manly take testosterone injections and supplements

[@gamebredduramax71]

@benadryl cabbagepatch not naturallly

[@gamebredduramax71]

@benadryl cabbagepatch TF I’m saying bruh is women produce estrogen which men do not, men produce testosterone unless your a limp Di#%, high levels of testosterone makes people more aggressive for the most part. Women produce minuscule amounts of testosterone but not like men do. So I shouldn’t say none I guess. But it is a known fact women Bulls seek testosterone treatment just as dudes seek estrogen treatments to grow boobs when they want to feel like a girl

[@votre_maitriser7170]

So wise and smart. One of my favorite fighters

[@maroji9665]

That fight was epic, the floor was definitely clean after that

[@JorgePerez-re1ew]

Take a shot everytime she says "for example" Love her. Great fighter

[@beerinoculum]

I met her after UFC 262, my heart melted

[@theend1423]

Valentina is not wasting time, she knows the legacy clock is ticking...

[@aclevengerable]

She's already a living legend

[@madgavin7568]

Given how talented she is, she could potentially remain at the top for many more years provided she doesn't suffer too many injuries. She's so far ahead of the pack its ridiculous.

[@youngmillionaire7480]

Shoutout to Ariel. Hits people with real questions, keeps it real, best interviewer in MMA imo..

[@superfly19751]

She’s On point on all questions; very rational as well. A lot of People also don’t see that she initiated the last and only takedown in the 2nd Fight with Nunes with the head toss. She was so close on landing it. Nunes was very lucky she ended up on top bc she’s a lot bigger and perhaps stronger too. Valentina did more damages from the bottom there also. The judges missed that totally and awarded Nunes the W. Valentina is wmma 🐐 IMO

[@MrMadhanmatthew]

"To all my opponents trying to find my weakness, don't waste your time because there is none." Cold🥶

[@Rob.S-]

I feel if you put Val and Gsp in a room to talk about Martial Arts they would be planning the wedding within the hour.

[@bob-bf5uj]

Great interview. I'm a big fan of the person and the fighter.

[@fyvp007]

Valentina is awesome! scary in the octagon when she’s covered in her opponents blood but she has the sweetest dance celebration after her wins

[@thefishinglor6931]

Not only a great fighter but an even better person. She sounded like a sage spilling wisdom to Ariel. I’m a bigger fan of this woman now than ever

[@jimmystevens9028]

She is an awesome person, what a great champion.

[@Triggermappy]

Valentina to a striker "oh you're a striker?" Valentina to a wrestler "oh you're a wrestler?" Valentina to a grappler "oh you're a grappler?" don't ever tell Valentina what specialty you have, she'll just make you eat your words lol.

[@caspar_gomez]

true champion and martial artist, man woman or child she represents everything great about our sport.... Viva Valentina!

[@jasonhutcherson6224]

Shes on another level! Not just as a fighter but as a person! Love you Valentina Stay the Amazing person you are. And good luck to Antonina

[@AnthonyDavidsound]

She basically cooked Jessica slow and low, taking the kid off, stirring , and tasting as she went along

[@Eger118877]

Cooking them beans right bro?

[@MajorCB211]

@@Eger118877 think it’s brains, not beans he’s cooking 🤣

[@LKN4WAR]

She is such wonderful fighter, it’s an honor to see her fight.

[@EatSleepIceHockey]

Can't wait for the Nunes vs Shevchenko trilogy. Both 1-1 in their fights against each other.

[@caleebpinkett6450]

They should be but Nunes is up 2-0 but I’m sure you already knew that.

[@EatSleepIceHockey]

@@caleebpinkett6450 nah Valentina won the second fight

[@westakahashi5487]

Who else can those ladies fight really?

[@shirshahbaigzad3629]

How can you not love Valentina honestly

[@bestshortclips18]

Greatest female combat sports athlete of all time.

[@andrewbrowning1605]

The UFC should promote her more she is amazing!

[@sergeantfirstclassb4998]

She’s such a beast, multi talented, so intelligent, charming, and the list goes on. Such an amazing champ.

[@hassanusmani5069]

In my opinion, she is the greatest female athlete out there. The movement, the technique, the precision striking, the variety of takedowns, the polished ground game. And of course the personality outside the cage. Kind, intelligent, humble, warrior. Her level in her sport is higher than any other female in their respective sport. Also worth mentioning that all you see in these comments is the utmost respect from mostly men. Compare it to almost universal mockery on a WNBA or women’s soccer post

[@Egghed545]

It is so obvious to me that she is the best female fighter of all time

[@jamescooke7243]

shes actually extremely smart, as she says she really understands life and how it works.

[@InnerKnowledge1]

She’s so cute and wholesome I love her

[@JT11111]

if khabib was a woman

[@almonjoseph4382]

Valentina has 2 personalities man 🤣 did ya see how upset she was when people thought she had a weakness in her game ?

[@edmonddantes563]

Wouldn’t even say she was upset, more of a pissed off ‘I’ll show them’ kinda mood but I get ya !

[@alijalalzadeh745]

The face she had after the fight is the feeling that i have when i knock out my sparring partner😂😂😂

[@gp6442]

Valentina is the best MMA fighter ever, skill for skill. Glad to be fortunate to witness her greatness.

[@Eger118877]

I would love to hear her do analyst/color commentary work when she retires.

[@juanmanu9652]

Just in a class of her own. More impressive than Amanda imo. And beautiful too.

[@bestshortclips18]

Far more impressive than nunes

[@THE-CHAMPION-HAS-A-NAME]

Is Ariel trying to set a record for great interviews in a week or something? Because i swear every couple of mins theres a new one up. Not complaining tho i love every min of it 👊👊