Valentina Shevchenko isn’t involved with Manon Fiorot’s trash speak.
Emanating from the Bell Centre in Montreal, UFC 315 will see ‘Bullet’ put her flyweight crown on the road for the primary time since regaining the gold in September. Hoping to chop her second reign brief is Fiorot, the division’s No. 2 ranked contender.
Hailing from, of all locations, Good, France, Fiorot has been identified for her respectful demeanor contained in the Octagon. Nonetheless, ‘The Beast’ is making an attempt to flip the script forward of her first UFC title alternative. Not too long ago, Fiorot vowed to ship Shevchenko into retirement, including that she would steal the champ’s rumored superfight with strawweight queen Zhang Weili following their conflict in The Nice White North.
Throughout an unique interview with Stake.com, Shevchenko admitted to being shocked by Fiorot’s feedback, however she’s not letting any of it get to her.
“It was a bit bit bizarre to listen to these sorts of issues from her as a result of she claims to be a respectful fighter, however apparently not a lot anymore! However I don’t care,” Shevchenko — a Stake Ambassador —mentioned. “I don’t care what my opponent is pondering or what they bear in mind, as a result of I do know who I’m. I do know my technique for the battle. I understand how I act main into the battle. That’s what is necessary to me, as a result of I rely solely by myself energy.”
Will Valentina Shevchenko snap Fiorot’s seven-year unbeaten streak?
Whereas Shevchenko is taken into account by many to be one among, it not the best feminine fighters in MMA historical past, Fiorot’s confidence isn’t misguided.
‘The Beast’ has not misplaced a bout since a Cage Warriors conflict with Leah McCourt in 2018. Within the years since, she’s gained 14 straight, together with noteworthy wins towards Katlyn Cerminara, ‘Thug’ Rose Namajunas, and Erin Blanchfield in her final three outings.
