Shevchenko vs Fiorot Prediction
🔊 In the co-main event of the upcoming UFC 315, set to take place on May 11 at the Bell Centre, Kyrgyzstan's Valentina Shevchenko will face off against France's Manon Fiorot. This clash will be contested in the women's flyweight division. In her previous bout, Shevchenko avenged her loss to Alexa Grasso, reclaiming the championship title. However, she now faces the prospect of losing it again as she goes up against an opponent riding a seven-fight winning streak in the UFC. Which fighter will come out on top? Let's dive into the discussion.
H2H Stats Fights and Previous Results
Valentina Shevchenko Player Overview
The Kyrgyz athlete is a versatile fighter with a background in kickboxing and Muay Thai. She began her professional career back in 2003, competing in a tournament under the aegis of the Kyrgyz Federation of Kulatuu. By the time she transitioned to the UFC in 2015, her record stood at 11 wins and one loss. In just her fourth fight in the world's premier league, Valentina had the chance to compete for the championship belt, but she was unable to overcome Amanda Nunes.
Nevertheless, in 2018, she claimed the flyweight title and successfully defended it until March 2023, when she faced off against Alexa Grasso. In their latest bout, Shevchenko confidently defeated the Mexican in a rematch to reclaim her title. Currently, "Bullet" boasts 24 victories, 4 losses, and one draw in her career.
Match Results: Valentina Shevchenko
Manon Fiorot Player Overview
The French fighter is also quite versatile: she holds black belts in karate and BJJ. Fiorot began competing in mixed martial arts tournaments in 2018. Her first and only loss in MMA came in her debut fight.
Over the next two years, the Frenchwoman excelled in promotions like EFC and UAE Warriors, catching the attention of the UFC. Under Dana White's organization, Fiorot continued her winning streak. She has claimed victories over several top fighters in the women's division, including Namajunas, Blanchfield, and others. Manon boasts a record of 12 wins with just one loss.
Match Results: Manon Fiorot
Editorial Prediction
We don't anticipate an early finish in this bout at all. Fiorot, despite being a skilled striker, is currently on a streak of five decision victories. As for Shevchenko, Valentina has increasingly been taking her fights to the judges' scorecards. Given the difficulty in picking a clear winner in this matchup, the best bet would be to wager on the fight going the distance.
