Retired UFC fighter and analyst Chael Sonnen has complained about UFC Women’s Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko ’s public persona despite her dominant performance at UFC 315 . Chael Sonnen is of the opinion that “The Bullet” has all it takes to be a mainstream star but lacks in marketing herself to the fans as she does not embrace her so-called natural “heel” character, according to him.
Sonnen believes Shevchenko should embrace a villainous personaValentina Shevchenko defended her flyweight strap against Manon Fiorot by unanimous decision on May 10, 2025, at UFC 315, Montreal, thus extending her legendary career.
After UFC 315, Chael Sonnen was a little sceptical about the way in which Valentina Shevchenko behaves in public, saying that her attempts to appear as a “nice girl” are against what he thinks she really is. In his YouTube channel, Chael Sonnen said that Valentina Shevchenko is more of a heel, or a villain in the world of MMA storytelling.
The former UFC fighter and commentator contended that Valentina Shevchenko’s glorious background (fluency in seven languages, elite martial arts credentials, and alleged military training) provides a much more compelling picture than her current image. Chael Sonnen believes that an athlete like her, who has been dominant in several combat disciplines and hails from a family of fighters, does not need to start to soften her public image to appeal to the fans or increase her legacy.
Record-breaking champion faces potential super fight opportunityAlthough Sonnen puts her marketing strategy under attack, Valentina Shevchenko keeps breaking records in the octagon. At 37, she was the oldest fighter to defend a title in the middleweight division after her UFC 315 win. This accomplishment put her in the ranks of the best, as she became the sixth fighter in UFC history to win ten title fights.
The champion is now staring at a career-defining opportunity as UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion Zhang Weili publicly challenges her after UFC 315. Weili, who outpointed Tatiana Suarez in February, seems to be prepared to go up in weight to become a double-champion.
"Congratulations to the champion. It has all come together perfectly, it’s destiny,” Zhang Weili said on Instagram after the Valentina Shevchenko victory.
Fans can watch the post-fight interview with Valentina Shevchenko and see the highlights of UFC 315 on the official UFC YouTube channel and UFC Fight Pass streaming service.
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Despite criticism of her public persona, Valentina Shevchenko's in-ring dominance continues cementing her legacy as one of the greatest female fighters in mixed martial arts history.
Sonnen believes Shevchenko should embrace a villainous personaValentina Shevchenko defended her flyweight strap against Manon Fiorot by unanimous decision on May 10, 2025, at UFC 315, Montreal, thus extending her legendary career.
After UFC 315, Chael Sonnen was a little sceptical about the way in which Valentina Shevchenko behaves in public, saying that her attempts to appear as a “nice girl” are against what he thinks she really is. In his YouTube channel, Chael Sonnen said that Valentina Shevchenko is more of a heel, or a villain in the world of MMA storytelling.
The former UFC fighter and commentator contended that Valentina Shevchenko’s glorious background (fluency in seven languages, elite martial arts credentials, and alleged military training) provides a much more compelling picture than her current image. Chael Sonnen believes that an athlete like her, who has been dominant in several combat disciplines and hails from a family of fighters, does not need to start to soften her public image to appeal to the fans or increase her legacy.
Record-breaking champion faces potential super fight opportunityAlthough Sonnen puts her marketing strategy under attack, Valentina Shevchenko keeps breaking records in the octagon. At 37, she was the oldest fighter to defend a title in the middleweight division after her UFC 315 win. This accomplishment put her in the ranks of the best, as she became the sixth fighter in UFC history to win ten title fights.
The champion is now staring at a career-defining opportunity as UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion Zhang Weili publicly challenges her after UFC 315. Weili, who outpointed Tatiana Suarez in February, seems to be prepared to go up in weight to become a double-champion.
"Congratulations to the champion. It has all come together perfectly, it’s destiny,” Zhang Weili said on Instagram after the Valentina Shevchenko victory.
Fans can watch the post-fight interview with Valentina Shevchenko and see the highlights of UFC 315 on the official UFC YouTube channel and UFC Fight Pass streaming service.
Also Read: “Enjoy retirement brother Virat!” - MMA veteran Conor McGregor wishes Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli upon retiring from the test cricket format
Despite criticism of her public persona, Valentina Shevchenko's in-ring dominance continues cementing her legacy as one of the greatest female fighters in mixed martial arts history.
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