The concluding fight before the main event at UFC 322 showcased a highly watched women’s flyweight championship match featuring Valentina Shevchenko and Zhang Weili.
Shevchenko (26-4-1 MMA) participated in the competition having secured victories in her two most recent fights, which included title defenses against Alexa Grasso and Manon Fiorot. Prior to this evening’s face-off, ‘The Bullet’ had a record of 3 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw in her previous five appearances in the Octagon.
Meanwhile, Zhang Weili (26-4 MMA) was last seen in action at the UFC 312 event in Sydney this past February. She successfully defended her strawweight title during that event with a unanimous decision victory against Tatiana Suarez. ‘Magnum’ entered the competition this evening on a streak of five consecutive wins.
The UFC 322 co-main event delivered a completely commanding display from Valentina Shevchenko. ‘The Bullet’ managed to connect with several notable body kicks while standing, and simultaneously, she overwhelmed Zhang Weili in the ground game. Shevchenko endured minimal damage throughout the 25-minute contest, solidifying her position in the discussion about the greatest women’s fighter of all time with a truly remarkable showing this evening.
Official UFC 322 Results: Valentina Shevchenko defeated Zhang Weili by unanimous decision (50-45 x3)
Take a look at how the professionals reacted to ‘Shevchenko vs. Zhang’ below:
Come on weli plz 🙏
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) November 16, 2025
Crazy finishes and two super fights on deck
— bjpenndotcom (@bjpenndotcom) November 16, 2025
10-9 Shevchenko. The champion has some of the highest fight IQ in the world #UFC322
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) November 16, 2025
Shevchenko was so far ahead going into the championship rounds that her coach’s advice was to avoid the danger of slipping on the canvas.
That was the biggest threat that he could identify.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) November 16, 2025
If Weili knocks out Valentina in the fifth round it will be the biggest KO in women’s MMA history #UFC322
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) November 16, 2025
Reactions following the fight to Shevchenko’s win over Zhang at UFC 322:
Dern vs Zhang next #UFC322
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) November 16, 2025
Sheer dominance from Shevchenko
Made the #2 pound-for-pound female look like she didn’t belong in the same cage as her.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) November 16, 2025
.@BulletValentina, aka the 🐐
— bjpenndotcom (@bjpenndotcom) November 16, 2025
Everyone still awake? Bullet is so good but damn
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) November 16, 2025
In light of her remarkable triumph against Zhang Weili this evening in New York, who would you be interested in seeing Valentina Shevchenko compete against next?
