Valentina Shevchenko could have a brand new credible risk within the ladies’s flyweight division.
Shevchenko is the reigning UFC titleholder at 125 kilos, and she or he had a profitable protection this previous Saturday. “Bullet” thwarted the problem of Manon Fiorot within the co-main occasion of UFC 315 in Montreal. Shevchenko scored a unanimous resolution victory to retain her gold.
Earlier within the evening, Silva defeated Alexa Grasso through unanimous resolution. With the win, she has put herself in prime place for a flyweight title alternative. The query is, will Shevchenko meet Zhang Weili in an excellent battle?
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Silva Desires Shevchenko to Know Her Identify
Following her UFC 315 victory over Alexa Grasso, Natalia Silva mentioned she believes the No. 1 contender spot for the UFC Ladies’s Flyweight Championship belongs to her (h/t MMAFighting).
“My focus is on the title,” Silva mentioned post-fight, earlier than Shevchenko beat Fiorot in Montreal. “I got here right here to turn into champion, my eyes are on the title. I’ve a story towards both one of many two. Valentina as soon as mentioned she didn’t know me, and I believe it’s about time she is aware of me.”
Silva additionally shared her perception that UFC officers acknowledge her championship potential. She desires to achieve as many individuals as attainable in order that her story will be advised.
“I believe followers can ask for that as a result of it’s a battle that is sensible for me,” Silva mentioned. “It’s the battle I need. Each time the UFC gives me a reputation I say, ‘Let’s go, I’m prepared.’ The UFC is aware of that. They see I’ve the potential to turn into champion. I say that ever since I got here right here to the UFC, I got here right here to turn into champion. And never simply one other champion, I need to depart a legacy, I need folks to know my story.”
