Shevchenko, the reigning champion in the flyweight division, was recognized as an outstanding athlete in women's MMA.
It is worth noting that in November of this year, the Kyrgyz athlete defeated Chinese fighter Weili Zhang at UFC 322, which took place in New York.
In the men's category, the best athlete was Georgian fighter Merab Dvalishvili, a former UFC bantamweight champion.
This year, he successfully defended his title three times, achieving victories over fighters such as Umar Nurmagomedov from Russia, as well as Americans Sean O'Malley and Cory Sandhagen.
At the end of 2025, Valentina Shevchenko holds the top position in the UFC rankings.
