This fight was the main event of the evening, and after five rounds, Valentina was declared the winner by unanimous decision, receiving a score of 50:45 from all three judges.
Shevchenko demonstrated her superiority in the number of significant strikes, landing 137 hits compared to Zhang's 80. She also successfully took her opponent down to the canvas five times and controlled her on the ground for an extended period, becoming the first woman in UFC history to reach 60 successful takedowns.
The 37-year-old Valentina achieved her third consecutive victory, allowing her to tie the record of Brazilian athlete Amanda Nunes for the most title wins in UFC, reaching a total of 11.
Shevchenko continues to be a leading figure in the women's flyweight division, boasting 11 victories. Overall, her record stands at 26 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw.
For Weili Zhang, this defeat halted her five-fight winning streak, and her mixed martial arts record now stands at 26 wins and 4 losses.
Valentina Shevchenko remains at the top of the rankings for the best female fighters in the UFC, regardless of weight class.
Earlier, UFC president Dana White described this fight as "unbeatable," emphasizing its significance and spectacle.
