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Shevchenko Seeks Ninth Flyweight Title Defense Against Zhang at UFC 322 in New York

The champion says she is in peak form, intent on extending her reign after lessons from her loss to Alexa Grasso.

Overview

  • The fight is scheduled for Saturday at Madison Square Garden, with the main card set for 9 p.m. and streaming on Disney Plus after prelims on ESPN.
  • Coverage in Peru frames the matchup as an elite showdown between two of the most formidable fighters in women’s MMA.
  • Shevchenko said her focus is on remaining champion for a long time and described this camp as producing the best version of herself.
  • This bout marks her ninth title defense at flyweight, with her extensive Muay Thai pedigree cited as part of her staying power.
  • In an interview with journalist Christian Murrugarra, she reflected on time spent in Peru, recalling training there and learning to cook dishes like ceviche and arroz con marisco.