Shevchenko, the reigning champion in the flyweight division, earned the title of the best athlete in women's MMA.
It is worth noting that in November she defeated Chinese fighter Weili Zhang at UFC 322, which took place in New York. Details about the fight can be found here.
In the men's category, the best fighter was named as Georgian athlete Merab Dvalishvili, who previously won the UFC bantamweight championship.
In this season, he defended his title three times, achieving victories over fighters such as Umar Nurmagomedov from Russia and Americans Sean O'Malley and Cory Sandhagen.
As of the end of 2025, Valentina Shevchenko ranks first in the UFC standings.
