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Shevchenko Dominates at UFC 322, Eyes Nunes as Silva and Blanchfield Rise

A shutout of Zhang Weili prompted rival Joanna Jedrzejczyk to call her the women’s MMA GOAT.

Overview

  • Valentina Shevchenko retained the UFC women’s flyweight title with a unanimous decision over Zhang Weili at UFC 322, controlling the bout throughout.
  • After the win, Shevchenko called out Amanda Nunes to meet at 125 pounds and questioned Nunes’ return plans, saying the former champion "likes to talk a lot."
  • The UFC highlighted possible superfight scenarios, noting Zhang continues to push for a champ-vs-champ opportunity rather than confirming any matchup.
  • Erin Blanchfield reasserted her contender status by submitting Tracy Cortez at UFC 322, while Natalia Silva’s 13-fight winning streak includes recent victories over Alexa Grasso and Jéssica Andrade.
  • Shevchenko said she welcomes challenges from Silva or Blanchfield next and expressed openness to a bantamweight title shot against Kayla Harrison if the opportunity arises.