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“Not a Girl from the Hotel”: Valentina Shevchenko Shuts Down Doubters with Vintage Performance and a Message on Legacy

Valentina Shevchenko defended her UFC flyweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Manon Fiorot at UFC 315, further extending her record as one of the most accomplished fighters in the division. The bout was closely contested, with all three judges scoring the fight 48-47 in Shevchenko’s favor after five rounds. Fiorot, who came into the fight as the number two-ranked contender, started aggressively, but Shevchenko’s experience allowed her to control the pace and respond effectively to Fiorot’s attacks.

Valentina Shevchenko on Age, Legacy, and Beating the Odds: “Keep Betting on Me. Always.