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2w ago

Valentina Shevchenko Defends Flyweight Title in Controversial UFC 315 Decision

Shevchenko’s 10th UFC title fight win ties her for second-most in women’s history, but judging controversies overshadow the event.

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Overview

  • Valentina Shevchenko retained the UFC women’s flyweight title with a unanimous 48-47 decision over Manon Fiorot at UFC 315 in Montreal.
  • The victory marks Shevchenko’s 10th UFC title fight win, tying her for the second-most in women’s history behind Amanda Nunes.
  • The closely contested fight featured striking exchanges, clinch battles, and a critical knockdown by Shevchenko late in the fourth round.
  • Judging controversies throughout the UFC 315 card, including Shevchenko's win, sparked fan and commentator backlash over perceived scoring inconsistencies.
  • Rising contender Natalia Silva, fresh off a UFC 315 victory, has declared her intention to challenge Shevchenko for the flyweight title next.