This report provides an overview of the highly anticipated flyweight championship co-main event at UFC 315, taking place at the Bell Centre in Montreal. The bout features reigning champion Valentina Shevchenko against top contender Manon Fiorot.
Valentina Shevchenko (23-4-1), often referred to as “Bullet,” holds a prominent position in the sport, currently ranked No. 2 on MMA Fighting’s Pound-for-Pound list. Her opponent, Manon Fiorot (12-1), is also highly regarded, sitting at No. 3 in the flyweight division and No. 5 in the Pound-for-Pound rankings.
Shevchenko enters this fight in her second reign as the 125-pound champion, having recently reclaimed the title from rival Alexa Grasso in a decisive trilogy match at UFC 306. This victory followed a prior loss to Grasso at UFC 285 and a controversial split draw in their subsequent rematch. By dominating the wrestling exchanges and securing a clear decision win, Shevchenko solidified her status as the premier fighter in the division, marking her first defeat since 2018 as the one incurred against Grasso.
Manon Fiorot has not been idle during this time, actively strengthening her claim for a title shot by overcoming formidable contenders. She earned significant unanimous decision victories over former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas in Paris and the promising Erin Blanchfield in the main event of UFC Atlantic City this past March. With an impressive run of 12 consecutive wins since her professional debut, Fiorot has earned her chance to challenge for the championship and prove she is the best flyweight fighter in the world.
