Valentina Shevchenko reacts to KO of Jessica Eye | UFC 238 | ESPN MMA

UFC women's flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko speaks with ESPN MMA's Brett Okamoto about her head-kick knockout victory over Jessica Eye and and her concern for her opponent's health following the fight.
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[@mufi]

She is so well spoken and has a really awesome personality. No trash talk, just good heart and talent. I think I found a new favorite athlete!

[@naruto-sensei2426]

Same

[@ToyMaestro]

yup she is like Khabib

[@Leg3ndKilla687]

Valentina vs Cejudo is the fight to make for the unification Flyweight title

[@goalposthead79]

Valentina would school Cejudo.

[@trash74able]

135 vs Nunnes

[@BaLLHands87]

@Cameron Aguchi r/wooosh

[@Unexpectedthings007]

@@goalposthead79 fuck man u r joking right?

[@zer0diamonds315]

@Cameron Aguchi"You're an idiot." "I hope you're trolling". Congrats, you've played yourself.

[@NoahCanFB]

Wasn't a KO. That was a soul snatching.

[@writer7997]

Dementor shit.

[@ryanthomas9306]

Yah it was murder

[@Leg3ndKilla687]

Her soul went to god and god said nah bruh that was too savage to go out like that ima give you another chance at life fam. And then sent that shit back and she woke up

[@Joe---]

Lmao..

[@heroes5620]

HA

[@kevinluna3257]

Nicco was probably thanking god every second of the fight

[@djt8870]

who

[@kacchank8696]

Woo zs zat

[@josec1467]

LMAO, y’all wack for not getting it

[@AskarAlmazovich]

@@djt8870 Montano

[@kacchank8696]

@@josec1467 we know

[@KingDomsKingdom85]

How can you not love this woman

[@KingDomsKingdom85]

@faraaz Aleem she's gonna make someone an amazing wife one day, thats for sure.

[@TheScotchaholic]

Speaks four languages, well travelled and worldly, martial arts as a lifestyle besides being a career, is firearms proficient, and can dance. Yep, her future husband will be a lucky man - and most likely a badass as well!

[@KingDomsKingdom85]

@@TheScotchaholic you get it man 👍. That guy is gonna be one lucky fella.

[@TheScotchaholic]

@Lion of God Yeah, she's probably looking for Military and/or fellow fighter/martial artist with some similar experiences. Her bar for standards has to be high, as most women....

[@football_predictor]

@@TheScotchaholic What four languages does she speak? Russian, English, Spanish... I don't speak spanish at all so I can not assess her knowledge of this language :) What's the fourth language?

[@bartholomew5101]

Valentina head kicked her back to the early prelims

[@dakushlife5225]

Lord Lobov lmfao she probably retired eye, i truly felt bad man, i knew it was going to happened, i was just waiting hahaha

[@kennykappa9282]

I thot Jessica was bullet proof!

[@writer7997]

@@kennykappa9282 So did Jessica.

[@Mark_106]

@@kennykappa9282 she is bullet-proof.....but she never had Helmet on for a Head-Shot!!

[@Mark_106]

@@kennykappa9282 also she never had her Re-Spawn activated!!

[@kcherilus13]

I literally screamed when Valentina connected that kick. I don't think anyone can mess with her in this division. Hope Eye is okay.

[@kacchank8696]

I cummed

[@KingKurt]

@@kacchank8696 LMFAO

[@kacchank8696]

@@KingKurt haha valentina is so fucking sexy.

[@jeffscott4273]

Impressive victory, I am glad Jessica is ok or seems to be. After that devastating loss I hope Jessica Eye retires. She has no chance of a title run, nor will she get her skills up at her age to catch Valentina - no point in risking more damage. A few more devastating KO's like that can do who knows what long term damage can result. Risk vs Reward not worth it.

[@kacchank8696]

@Blood Orange Sun that was her soul leaving her body

[@cirocjones9886]

She is such a good competitor, really inspiring

[@moakeettutsuwa2875]

Nunes (UFC 238 Embedded): She don't hit hard Bullet: Hold my Inca Kola

[@rockster0192]

This woman can speak 3 languages. That's impressive as hell

[@TheScotchaholic]

Make that 4. She loosely speaks Thai, since Val, her sister, and trainer spends regular time training and relaxing in Thailand.

[@rickyrick5586]

I’d tongue her russian butthole

[@mosesbuddhajesus3362]

Most of the world can speak 3 languages btw ;)

[@lyndafall8818]

I think she said she can speak 7 languages. I may be wrong though!

[@don_2755]

In non english speaking country thats normal

[@morenaadcox2801]

She is a good person. I love you valentina.

[@Stratster68]

She speaks the way a Champ should speak. Compassion outside the ring, inside the ring-well, you know. She is such a plus for the UFC.

[@d_man_beats]

Total class act.

[@quiettimegaming3642]

Well, someone needs to ask Jessica Eye if she still thinks Valentina speeds up her training footage.

[@obs6686]

😂

[@lequack7399]

My thoughts exactly :D

[@TheScotchaholic]

She actually believed that?! 🤧 Well, facts revealed the hard way....

[@Cosmic_idea]

She properly had to slow down, in order to have it show up on the videos :D

[@d_man_beats]

The only thing that was sped up was the time between Jessica Eye entering the octagon and then waking up in a hospital bed. Shevchenko is a class act though. She is very good for the sport.

[@ElvisComedy]

Jessica Eye got robbed. Super early stoppage.

[@daldil1996]

Elvis Mujic we needed Yamasaki in there for that one. 🙏🏻

[@memel0rdxxx696]

#BringBackYamasaki

[@abesoto84]

Shevchenko, the female Drago! If she dies she dies.

[@hahaha9286]

they should've put cowboy as the referee, he would see everything in the right way

[@kingammo6090]

Funny guy

[@rabbychan]

Jessica Eye wears a bulletproof vest and gets headkicked into another dimension, just brilliant!!!

[@raulmartinez429]

😂😂

[@bobloerakker7010]

Those bodykicks...oof.

[@westakahashi5487]

Helps if you put carriers plates in it.

[@bronzetiger3837]

"If YOU don't do it,then maybe It gets done to YOU".UFC words to live by.😉

[@macssimpson183]

all combat sports not just UFC

[@dinaanguiano9093]

My favorite fighter,. You go girl

[@gullysteph]

she’s so sweet, i love the way she answers questions

[@jayrex690]

Valentina is so likeable, always with the real talk, great champ.

[@debajeetgogoi7138]

Kaitlyn won't be wanting the title shot after watching the brutal KO... I guess

[@mispelling]

Kaitlyn who? Jenner?

[@herewego1067]

Every fighter thinks that they can beat the champion, trust me shi still want it.She thinks that she's a "high level striker" lol, she will see what high level striking is

[@Xenamos]

@@herewego1067 She gonna see the ceiling right away. No one is going to catch up to Shevchenko in her entire UFC run. The only person to beat her was Nunes who I think lost the second, which is fucking crazy seeming as she went up and destroyed Cyborg who is way heavier than Shevchenko. Skill for skill, it's not even a competition though.

[@Dan-hn1lx]

Omg Chookagian can get some as well her ki iis wont help her shes theodoro 2.0

[@rtgray7]

Best P4P MMA female athlete to me. So professional and non-pretentious. Go Bullet!!!

[@iasko632]

Jessica did not know, the bulletproof does not stop head shot, valentina collect all belt in this division 🏅💃😍😍

[@LegionWolves]

Iass Ine reddit

[@Mark_106]

there's only 1 belt in that division LOL

[@d_man_beats]

@@Mark_106 Even one belt qualifies as "all belt".

[@fjuuuuuz]

Shoulda wore a helmet too 😂

[@TheMass33]

I love her so much. What a great Human. What a blessing this Champion is.

[@fumurph]

She set it up perfectly by training Eye to block the body kick. As soon as Shevchenko lifted her leg Eye's hands came down to protect her body and bang, she switched it up high 👏

[@christianmerasty4208]

Spot on. Plus eye looked dead #eyebelieve

[@renegadefunkstar]

And those liver shots hurt her bad

[@kursor52]

Guess she should have kept an *_Eye_* on that high kick.

[@ICdogX]

Absolute class act. She’s just so likable

[@kennymoore8592]

Happy for Valentina. She has been fighting for a long long time.

[@zoonie96]

Class act by the Bullet!

[@michaelmendez3572]

Does anyone remember the bulletproof vest!?

[@mbintang13]

Yes! And she forgot to wear a helmet

[@Xenamos]

Valentina is one of the most complete fighters ever.

[@fl260]

Perfect athlete, perfect role model. My new favorite female fighter (Holly right behind)

[@Sweetenv77]

I absolutely love her. Great fighter and good person.

[@unstoppableking2356]

Love the way how she speak

[@rufusgoldstein2655]

That kick reminds of me of the soul separation punch in Dr Strange.

[@wilykat]

Valentina is looking like she wasn't even in a fight. I'll bet Jessica believes in Valentina's speed now huh? Hashtag:Bullet 2 the Head

[@jonathanjones6665]

more like a sniper bullet lol

[@vatossureno]

Jonathan Jones 50 cal

[@mosesbuddhajesus3362]

Bullet 2 the eye

[@lr2119]

That was one of the most brutal knockouts of all time. Was worried we were gonna see the first death in the octagon in the moment.

[@milehighac2738]

She is amazing! That KO was so brutal.

Valentina shevchenko clearly won against amanda nunes...

[@pranavramraj5141]

I feel she won the second fight

[@Leg3ndKilla687]

I agree. Valentina is a GOAT. Whooped ass in bantamweight undersized to everyone. Won a one sided decision strike for strike with Holm. Submitted Pena. Beat Amanda and don’t get demolished like Amanda does to everyone . And Val moves down outclasses JJ and dominating a division fit for her. She is a bad ass in and out the cage and a unbreakable strong mentality

[@lequack7399]

As well as Mighty Mouse won Cejudo, but uncle Dana likes to make double champs, that brings money to this circus.

[@retwerts]

no

[@Joe---]

@@lequack7399 more like more money to Dana's pocket.

[@kingammo6090]

No vest detection needed... It was a Headshot 🎯

[@diogeneslantern18]

The lead up to this fight gave Valentina impetus. That bs about VS having allegedly sped up the training video, JE wearing a bulletproof vest - all it did was motivate VS and we saw the result thereof. Edit - having watched the whole interview now I cannot help but feel VS is such a class act with a spirited side (tattoos etc). She is a very interesting person

[@realistbob7178]

greatest and most proffesional woman mma in the world , not to mention most beutiful

[@robjohnson5981]

Valentina dominated from the opening bell. If not a kick to the head, then a submission. This was never going to the 5 round limit.

[@casxadw]

im waiting for ray rod editing the ko with the thanos effect lmao

[@happydays6649]

Him and Mojahed are good post fight content creators

[@mechanicalhippo493]

This respect is what makes this sport great ! Cheers champ !

[@randy5153]

And incredible champion a beautiful nature and humanistic qualities even as a champ a human.The best in the world.

[@andrewcorrigan6233]

Valentina is one of the most well rounded fighters of all time she's amazing.

[@batmannots]

So calm n mannerfull....that's what I love in Valentina ....

[@ilikefights4141]

Eye didn't see it coming

[@d_man_beats]

She certainly didn't have the eye for that kick.

[@marjuniorone7627]

Jessica eye predicted her own death! Lol😂

[@evilmickey]

"I'll show you Cleveland tough..."

[@moelester2203]

She is a BEAST...125 ibs in such trouble

[@worldwolf9909]

Eye clearly felt the tap

[@zunfren]

The epitome of a true martial artist. Thank you Bullet.

[@naruto-sensei2426]

She's so good person, no everyone can say that about his oponent, she's so nice, I love her

[@tzarleonardi8967]

“Chatlyn Chookogian” Val taking the first swipe already 😯😂

[@ProsperinoG]

She just misspoke the name, but got that Chookagian right. Most peeps can't even pronounce Katlyn's last name

[@michaelschnell5874]

"If you don't do it, maybe you will get it". This chick is awesome, and a heart of gold same time. I'm a fan seeing this.

[@franzuaramirezgaston548]

The face of valentina is always clean (no punches) after each fight ... she is the best mma

[@truebornsonofliberty554]

For all those in the tactical firearms training field....that was a classic Mozambique drill 😂😂

[@normanrea8146]

I've seen alot of champions in in physical sports. Valentina is one of the most gracious champions without the" I" problem. She has alot going for her and I hope she stays on top for long while

[@r0me0ne]

"Eye" Huey!! What a kick

[@rickyjano6146]

True champion! Humble

[@dennisburke199]

That's fantastic character and sportsmanship.

[@kennykappa9282]

Eye never saw that sped up head kick! Early stoppage the fans got robbed!

[@beatrizf1878]

Wow Valentina is a real champion! Love the way she fought

[@Inaluogh]

She's one of the most precious fighters to ever set foot into the octagon.

[@shaggy14]

Valentina is a beast! Gratz on your win. What a knock out!

[@rangerdavis4016]

She is the example for all fighters. She has a true martial artist spirit. Great warriors can balance violence with empathy

[@user-fh7px6yh2s]

Редко бывает такое: сочетание красоты и физической силы и ума, фигуры.

[@davereloader8837]

I’m so deeply in love with this amazing athlete.

[@Tbone1492]

She's a much more well rounded fighter then her Stanish neighbor Kabib!!! True fighter! 🥋🙏😎

[@obs6686]

Nice interview. She's a true martial artist.

[@tjnaples]

She is an absolute class act!

[@irishmancheckinin6540]

She really is amazing. I have such a crush on Valentina! 🥰

[@acethereactor6170]

Humble & respectful in victory. *I LOVE THIS WOMAN!!!!* 💘💘💘💘

[@robertr2952]

Valentina is an amazing person and fighter.

[@janetallcrisolo2384]

Humble fighter godbless

[@ejoshcoron]

You can tell she’s so happy to have this weight class open up. She’s only 5ft 5 and had had to work a lot harder than most to thrive at bantamweight, fighting much bigger opponents. I think for now she’s relieved and happy to stay in flyweight. But if it doesn’t start getting challenging for her I can see a world where she pulls a GSP and tackles the weights above and maybe even below her

[@khanbahadar3971]

its sighn of good player ,,we love you the bullet ,,,wonderful beautiful,,you don today

[@divgoel4425]

Seeing how gracefully she answered the question about not celebrating after brutally finishing an opponent (0:50) made me think about JBJ carelessly throwing Lyoto Machida’s body to the ground after his technical submission win. You can’t teach class.

[@ProsperinoG]

uh huh, da truth. right in the pooper

[@Pablo-ok1oh]

Valentina's personality you just can not hate!

[@dado-7775]

Zis woman is soooooo amazing :) Humble, graceful, powerful... so unique..

[@cataleyacataleya3377]

Estoy muy feliz por todos los logros obtenidos y por los que seguirán llegando. Muchas felicidades por tu gran victoria Valentina desde u.s.a& 🇨🇺 tu fan # 1

[@branislavromancak8514]

She is very good fighter, but first she is beautiful human being 👍 congrats to Valentina from fan from Slovakia. I hope Eye will be healthy.

[@TheKNEWDCMarvel]

That... is literally the sweetest Russian accent I've ever heard...

[@wes209]

Valentina ❤shevchenko.. *My GuRL...*

[@kellyhoffmann1]

She’s an amazing person.

[@joeking1157]

what a woman! a deserving champion, a killer inside the ring and a great well adjusted person outside of it.

[@SanyamJain1989]

Probably being ranked number 2 in women's flyweight is better than number 1, since the number 1 will get annihilated.

[@rosscobosco]

What an athlete! Great role model x

[@kamilmalinowski1267]

Joanna is my favourite fighter because she’s from my country and I love her but Valentina became my second favourite female fighter.

[@claytondavidson1938]

Im from USA and we all love Johanna. Polish princess. She's the real strawwight queen.

[@matthewlo7868]

I’m her number one Canadian fan!

[@kamilmalinowski1267]

clayton davidson yeah she’s the greatest strawweight in history

[@jimmycastro2293]

This Valentina is 1 hella-fighter, not 2 mention just as beautiful & compassionate, a truly remarkable total package of a Character Champion! Wow!!!

[@AnthonyTobi333]

For that one person who hit dislike button , I just want to know Tony is that you ?

[@bobbyb6053]

Thats a champ. Long may she reign!

[@michaelherron4306]

What a martial artist!

[@williansunsetable]

Valentina es lo mejor de lo mejor.. Perú te ama..

[@aikolazimov4498]

KYRGYZSTAN 🇰🇬 forward! Bullet she is amazing! Really a woman inside and outside. 😁 Jessica I hope will be OK . Don't give up!

[@donp244]

Aikol Azimov your guys are blessed for having such great person to represent your country. she's so amazing

[@aikolazimov4498]

@@donp244 yep I know Ty!

[@chris5k132]

The best in the world. What a great and one of a kind human she is

[@elenalexey]

People do not understand the meaning of her nickname. Пуля (the bullet) is not about shooting, or killing; it's more about her speed in all components of fight. That is why nobody can be protected by the bulletproof while fighting vs Valentina.

[@Watcherw1]

she is amazing

[@ramonrodriguez9645]

Very classy and professional for her to explain the ko and not showboat it

[@keithhoffman5351]

What a beautiful human being.