Valentina Shevchenko is open to pursuing a second title, but that’s not the only option right now.

Women's flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko wants to fix some nagging injuries, but has plenty of options for what's next.

What happens after a champion has filled in all the ruby slots on their UFC championship belt? We may find out in another year or two given the wild run Valentina Shevchenko is on. Shevchenko filled out the first gold plate on her belt with 8 gem slots (representing 8 title wins) in September 2024,

With her win at UFC 322, Valentina Shevchenko matched Amanda Nunes’ record of the most title fight wins of any female fighter at 11. Some argued ahead of November 15 that another win for Shevchenko could also see her dethrone Nunes as the greatest female fighter that we’ve ever seen inside the Octagon.

Shevchenko wrote on social media that Rogan was “a huge expert of martial arts” and “a noble man,” and she elaborated on those comments Wednesday in New York. I see Joe Rogan as huge expert of Martial Arts, noble man, hunter, sportsman, and good example for youth! https://t.co/12C44V5uGL