Ekaterina Shakalova
Ekaterina Shakalova is a Ukrainian mixed martial artist who competes in the flyweight division. Born on August 31, 1997, in Donetsk, Ukraine, she fights out of Kharkiv and trains with Honour Academy. She turned professional in 2019 and has fought in several promotions, including Fight Exclusive Night (FEN), Bellator, and the Professional Fighters League (PFL).
Shakalova is 158 cm tall (about 5 feet 2 inches) with a reach of 63 inches. Her professional record shows 13 fights: 9 wins and 4 losses. Of her wins, 1 came by knockout, 5 by submission, and 3 by decision. Her losses include 2 by submission and 2 by decision.
Professional highlights:
- FEN champion: On January 22, 2022, she became the inaugural FEN Women's Bantamweight Champion by defeating Yulia Kutsenko at FEN 38.
- Weight issues: In August 2022, she was slated to defend the FEN belt but did not make weight, was stripped of the title, and the bout was canceled.
- Bellator: She signed with Bellator MMA in December 2022. Debuted on August 11, 2023 at Bellator 298, winning a split decision against Dayana Silva in Paris. On May 17, 2024, she lost to Aspen Ladd by unanimous decision at Bellator Champions Series 2 in Paris.
- Professional Fighters League (PFL): In 2025, she joined the PFL Women's Flyweight Tournament as a replacement for Taila Santos. She defeated Juliana Velasquez by rear-naked choke in the first round (PFL 2, April 11, 2025), then lost in the semifinals to Jena Bishop by rear-naked choke (PFL 6, June 20, 2025). A rematch with Velasquez at PFL 9 (August 15, 2025) ended in a unanimous decision loss.
Championships and honors:
- Fight Exclusive Night (FEN) Women’s Bantamweight Championship (one time)
- Cageside Press: 2022 Women’s Bantamweight Prospect of the Year
Shakalova’s career shows a rise through European promotions, a move to Bellator, and a competitive stint in the PFL, marking her as a prominent Ukrainian female fighter in the international MMA scene.
This page was last edited on 1 February 2026, at 21:48 (CET).