Valentina Shevchenko and Zhang Weili met in the UFC 322 co-main event at Madison Square Garden in New York, fighting for the flyweight championship. Shevchenko (25-4-1) aimed for her ninth title defense in her second reign. Zhang (26-3) sought to add a second divisional title to her UFC resume.
Round 1:
Zhang started aggressively, landing a clean right hand. Shevchenko responded with a body kick and a lunging left. Zhang attempted a grapple, but Shevchenko countered with a knee to the body and secured a takedown. On top, she controlled position and landed short ground strikes, furthering her dominance. A spinning elbow landed cleanly as Zhang tried to close distance.
Round 2:
Shevchenko opened with leg kicks and again took Zhang down. From top position, she passed guard multiple times and landed shoulder strikes. Zhang worked from her back, but Shevchenko limited her movement and maintained control, keeping the action in her favor.
Round 3:
Shevchenko focused on distance striking, landing precise body kicks. Zhang’s punches fell short, and when she attempted to grapple, Shevchenko countered with another takedown. On the mat, Shevchenko held side control and continued scoring short strikes.
Round 4:
Body and leg strikes from Shevchenko pushed Zhang backward. Shevchenko remained active in the clinch and secured another takedown late in the round, controlling her opponent with half guard. The round ended with Shevchenko dictating both striking and grappling exchanges.
Round 5:
Zhang tried to advance, but Shevchenko’s clinch and top control prevented effective offense. Shevchenko continued dominating the center of the cage and maintained control on the mat. Zhang had limited success, and Shevchenko finished strong, securing a clean unanimous decision.
Official Result: Valentina Shevchenko def. Zhang Weili via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
Shevchenko’s performance solidifies her as one of the most dominant champions in UFC flyweight history, combining expert striking, takedowns, and top control throughout all five rounds.
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With that takedown @BulletValentina becomes the 1st woman in UFC history to land 60 career takedowns 👏 #VeChain #UFC322 pic.twitter.com/N7VnTqrew4
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THE QUEEN STAYS THE QUEEN 👑🏆@BulletValentina defeats Zhang Weili by unanimous decision to REMAIN the flyweight champion of the world!
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— UFC (@ufc) November 16, 2025
What a performance from @BulletValentina 👏 #VeChain #UFC322 pic.twitter.com/pc33IOJ9yT
— UFC (@ufc) November 16, 2025
