UFC Champion Valentina Shevchenko Joins Stake as Global Brand Ambassador
Widely regarded as one of the top fighters in the sport, Shevchenko currently holds the No. 1 spot in the UFC’s Women’s Pound-for-Pound rankings.
Stake has officially partnered with UFC Women’s Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko, naming the elite fighter as its newest Global Brand Ambassador.
Widely regarded as one of the top fighters in the sport, Shevchenko currently holds the No. 1 spot in the UFC’s Women’s Pound-for-Pound rankings. With a background in Muay Thai and a dominant UFC career dating back to 2015, the Kyrgyzstani star brings major star power to Stake’s expanding portfolio of combat sports partnerships. She is set to defend her title against French contender Manon Fiorot on 11 May.
This partnership is part of Stake’s broader strategy to deepen its presence in the combat sports world. Shevchenko joins a high-profile group of Stake ambassadors that already includes UFC standouts Merab Dvalishvili, Alexandre Pantoja, Max Holloway, Alex Pereira, and Israel Adesanya. The collaboration reinforces Stake’s commitment to aligning with elite athletes and boosting its global sports visibility.
Commenting on the partnership, Shevchenko said:
“Stake has become one of the most important and exciting partners of the UFC, and I’m proud to now be a Global Ambassador for the brand. Stake is the home of champions, and I’m excited to work with its incredible team.”
Akhil Sarin, Stake’s Chief Marketing Officer, also shared his enthusiasm:
“We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Valentina to the Stake family. It’s rare to see a true legend of the sport still performing at the absolute highest level, and we’re excited to build a long and successful partnership together. We feel that the Stake brand is now synonymous with the UFC, and our relationships with the very best athletes in the sport helps us continue to grow in the MMA sphere.”
This news comes just one week after Stake announced Frankie Dettori as its first horse racing ambassador.
