In Montreal, the excitement is palpable as Valentina Shevchenko and Manon Fiorot finally met face-to-face on Wednesday. This much-anticipated encounter took place during the UFC 315 on-sale press conference, following a flurry of social media exchanges between the two fighters.
Shevchenko, boasting a record of 24 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw in MMA, along with 13 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw in the UFC, is set to defend her women’s flyweight title for the first time since reclaiming it. She faces the formidable and in-form contender Fiorot, who holds a strong record of 12 wins and just 1 loss in MMA, maintaining a perfect 7-0 in the UFC. Their clash will be a highlight of the May 10 card at the Bell Centre, airing on ESPN+ pay-per-view.
Ranked third in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie women’s flyweight standings, Fiorot stirred the pot by accusing top-ranked Shevchenko of avoiding a matchup. Ready to put those rumors to rest, Shevchenko appeared more focused and determined than ever as she prepares for this pivotal challenge in her career.
For a glimpse of the intensity, check out the video of the staredown from their press conference in Canada. The tension was unmistakable as the two fighters sized each other up.
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