Valentina Shevchenko Retains Flyweight Title in Montreal with Unanimous Decision Over Manon Fiorot

At UFC 315 in Montreal's Bell Centre, Valentina Shevchenko successfully defended her women's flyweight title against Manon Fiorot in the co-main event, winning by unanimous decision with scores of 48-47 across all three judges. Shevchenko, who previously reclaimed the title from Alexa Grasso, showcased her striking prowess and control on the ground, particularly in the first round where she bloodied Fiorot's nose and controlled her for about 90 seconds. Despite a strong comeback from Fiorot in the second round, where she utilized effective clinch work, Shevchenko managed to maintain her lead. The fight was closely contested, with Shevchenko landing 72 of 149 significant strikes compared to Fiorot's 71 of 160. Shevchenko's takedown success was 2 out of 9, while Fiorot managed 1 out of 12. The championship bout went the full five rounds, with Shevchenko nearly finishing Fiorot at the end of the fourth round. This victory marks Shevchenko's tenth championship win in the UFC, solidifying her status as one of the most dominant champions in the organization's history.