Overview

• Valentina Shevchenko retained her UFC women’s flyweight championship with a 48-47 unanimous decision over Manon Fiorot at UFC 315 in Montreal.
• This marks Shevchenko’s 10th UFC title-fight victory, tying her for the second-most in women’s UFC history alongside Amanda Nunes.
• The closely contested fight featured striking exchanges, clinch grappling, and a late knockdown by Shevchenko in the fourth round.
• The decision has drawn criticism from fans and commentators, with some questioning the scoring and highlighting broader concerns about UFC judging standards.
• Rising contender Natalia Silva, fresh off a win at UFC 315, has declared her intent to challenge Shevchenko for the flyweight title next.