Combat Press 2020 MMA Awards: Female Fighter of the Year – Valentina Shevchenko
A new year is on the horizon, and that means it’s time for Combat Press to take a look back at the best of MMA in 2020. In the coming days, Combat Press will announce its award winners in multiple categories, covering everything from the action in the cage to the biggest stories surrounding the sport. Female Fighter of the Year
Valentina Shevchenko
Two female fighters stood out this year. They are champions who defended their titles and showed why they are worthy of sitting atop their respective decisions. Weili Zhang put on an instant classic in March at UFC 248 against former strawweight champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk and walked away with a split-decision victory. That performance alone earned her runner-up honors this year for the Combat Press Female Fighter of the Year.