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Valentina Shevchenko to Defend Flyweight Title Against Undefeated Manon Fiorot at UFC 315

The co-main event in Montreal pits the two-time champion against the surging French contender, with global broadcast arrangements finalized.

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Overview

  • UFC 315 takes place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, featuring Valentina Shevchenko vs. Manon Fiorot as the co-main event.
  • Shevchenko, a two-time women’s flyweight champion with seven title defenses, looks to retain her belt after reclaiming it in a trilogy against Alexa Grasso.
  • Fiorot enters the octagon with a perfect 12-0 professional record, including seven UFC victories, and aims to become the first French female flyweight champion.
  • Shevchenko holds a slight reach advantage (66 inches to Fiorot’s 65 inches) despite being two inches shorter, while their contrasting styles—Shevchenko’s precision and Fiorot’s volume—add intrigue to the matchup.
  • The event will be broadcast on TNT Sports in the UK and ESPN in the US, with live streaming available on Discovery+, ESPN+, and UFC Fight Pass.