This article provides a preview of the co-main event at UFC 315, featuring a highly anticipated flyweight championship bout between Valentina Shevchenko and Manon Fiorot, set to take place this Saturday at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
Valentina Shevchenko, with a professional record of 23 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw, is currently ranked No. 2 on MMA Fighting’s Pound-for-Pound list. Her opponent, Manon Fiorot, holds a record of 12 wins and 1 loss, ranking No. 3 in the flyweight division and No. 5 P4P.
Shevchenko, nicknamed “Bullet,” is in her second reign as the 125-pound champion. She recently reclaimed the title from rival Alexa Grasso in their trilogy fight at UFC 306. After losing the belt to Grasso at UFC 285 and then fighting to a controversial split draw in the rematch, Shevchenko definitively proved her dominance by outwrestling Grasso and securing a clear decision victory. The initial loss to Grasso was Shevchenko’s only defeat since 2018, marking a period of sustained excellence.
Manon Fiorot earned her shot at the title by consistently overcoming top contenders. While Shevchenko and Grasso settled their rivalry, Fiorot built an impressive 12-fight winning streak since her pro debut. She defeated former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas via unanimous decision in Paris, and later headlined a UFC event in Atlantic City, dominating the highly-regarded Erin Blanchfield. Now, Fiorot finally gets her opportunity to challenge for the flyweight title and stake her claim as the division`s best.
