Previewing the highly anticipated women`s flyweight championship co-main event at UFC 315, featuring Valentina Shevchenko against Manon Fiorot. The bout is set to take place Saturday at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
Entering the Octagon, Valentina Shevchenko holds a professional record of 23 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw. She is currently ranked among the elite pound-for-pound fighters in the sport. Her opponent, Manon Fiorot, boasts an impressive 12-1 record and stands as a top contender in the flyweight division, also holding a significant pound-for-pound ranking.
Valentina “Bullet” Shevchenko is in her second reign as champion in the 125-pound division. She recently recaptured the title from rival Alexa Grasso in their third meeting at UFC 306. Following an upset loss to Grasso at UFC 285 and a subsequent controversial split draw in their rematch, Shevchenko left no doubt about her dominance by defeating Grasso via a convincing decision, largely utilizing her superior wrestling. This victory marked a strong return after her only defeat since 2018.
Meanwhile, Manon Fiorot has been actively building her case for a shot at the title. She secured notable victories against former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas in Paris and overcame the challenge of highly-rated contender Erin Blanchfield in her most recent fight this past March. Fiorot enters this championship bout riding a remarkable 12-fight winning streak since her professional debut, determined to prove she is the best flyweight fighter in the world.
