Valentina Shevchenko vs manon fiorot

In a battle that promises fireworks, flyweight queen Valentina "Bullet" Shevchenko faces off against the relentless French striker Manon "The Beast" Fiorot. With Shevchenko's technical mastery and Fiorot's unyielding aggression, this matchup is set to redefine the flyweight division's hierarchy. Will the rising contender seize her moment of glory?

Profiles:

Valentina "Bullet" Shevchenko is a striking technician and one of the most decorated women in UFC history. Known for her precision, calm demeanor, and lethal counterstriking, Shevchenko reigned as the UFC Flyweight Champion for over three years, defending her title seven times against top-tier competition. With a background in Muay Thai and kickboxing, she blends graceful movement with devastating accuracy, often dismantling opponents with surgical precision. Shevchenko remains one of the most well-rounded fighters in the sport — dangerous both standing and on the ground.

• Nationality: Kyrgyzstani-Peruvian​

• Age: 37​

• Height: 5'5"​

• Reach: 66.5 inches​

• Team: Tiger Muay Thai​

• Stance: Southpaw​

• MMA Record: 24 wins, 4 losses, 1 draw​

• UFC Record: 13 wins, 3 losses, 1 draw​

Manon "The Beast" Fiorot is a French contender making waves in the UFC flyweight division with her aggressive kickboxing and relentless pressure. Undefeated in the UFC, Fiorot has proven she belongs among the elite by taking out high-level opponents like Rose Namajunas and Erin Blanchfield. Fiorot brings a blend of crisp striking, excellent distance control, and tireless conditioning to her fights. Her calculated but forceful style has earned her the nickname “The Beast,” and now, she’s knocking on the door of title contention in what could be the most pivotal fight of her career.

• Nationality: French​

• Age: 35​

• Height: 5'7"​

• Reach: 66 inches​

• Team: Boxing Squad

• Stance: Orthodox

• MMA Record: 12 wins, 1 loss

• UFC Record: 7 wins, 0 losses​

• Notable Achievements: Undefeated in the UFC with victories over top contenders like Rose Namajunas and Erin Blanchfield. Fiorot is known for her striking prowess, securing six of her wins by knockout. 

Core Stats Comparison

Offensive Breakdown:

Shevchenko’s striking efficiency shines through with a 53% significant strike accuracy — a full 12 percentage points higher than Fiorot. While Shevchenko favors a more calculated, precision-based approach, Fiorot overwhelms opponents with volume, landing an impressive 6.26 significant strikes per minute — nearly double Shevchenko’s output.

In the grappling department, Shevchenko continues to demonstrate her well-rounded skill set. With a takedown accuracy of 63% and an average of 2.74 takedowns per 15 minutes, she has consistently shown the ability to mix her striking with effective offensive wrestling.

Defense Breakdown:

Defensively, Fiorot holds a slight edge in both striking and takedown defense. Her 93% takedown defense is particularly noteworthy, especially given the caliber of wrestlers she has faced — including Erin Blanchfield. However, she does absorb more damage on the feet, taking 3.77 significant strikes per minute, nearly twice as many as Shevchenko.

Summary:

This fight comes down to Shevchenko’s sharp precision versus Fiorot’s nonstop pressure. Shevchenko is the more efficient striker, landing over half of her shots and mixing in takedowns with solid accuracy. On the other hand, Fiorot throws nearly twice as much and keeps opponents on their heels, but she also takes more damage in return. Fiorot's boasts incredible power in her strikes. If Shevchenko can stay composed and pick her shots, she might be able to slow Fiorot down — but if Fiorot keeps the pace high, things could get interesting fast.