MMA Match Preview: Manon Fiorot (12-1, 7-0 UFC) vs. Valentina Shevchenko (24-4-1, 13-3-1 UFC)
Date: May 10, 2025
Event: UFC 315
Venue: Bell Centre, Montreal, Canada
Division: Women’s Flyweight Championship (125 lbs)
Broadcast: ESPN+ Pay-Per-View
Fight Overview
The co-main event of UFC 315 features a highly anticipated women’s flyweight title fight between reigning champion Valentina Shevchenko (24-4-1, 13-3-1 UFC) and challenger Manon Fiorot (12-1, 7-0 UFC). Fiorot, riding an undefeated UFC streak, looks to dethrone Shevchenko, who reclaimed her title after a hard-fought trilogy with Alexa Grasso.
Fighter Profiles
Manon Fiorot (“The Beast”)
- Record: 12-1 (7-0 UFC)
- Age: 35
- Height: 5’7″
- Reach: 65″
- Fighting Style: Striking-heavy kickboxing
- Key Strengths: Speed, volume striking, takedown defense
- Recent Fight: Won via unanimous decision against Erin Blanchfield
Fiorot has dominated her past three fights, showcasing elite striking and movement. She believes Shevchenko is no longer the dominant force she once was and aims to prove it by taking the belt and securing a superfight with Zhang Weili.
Valentina Shevchenko (“Bullet”)
- Record: 24-4-1 (13-3-1 UFC)
- Age: 37
- Height: 5’5″
- Reach: 66.5″
- Fighting Style: Muay Thai, counter-striking, grappling
- Key Strengths: Experience, fight IQ, defensive grappling
- Recent Fight: Won via split decision against Alexa Grasso
Shevchenko is motivated after Fiorot’s comments questioning her dominance. UFC analyst Michelle Waterson-Gomez believes Shevchenko’s anger and experience will be key factors in this fight.
Statistical Comparison
| Fighter | Strikes Landed Per Minute | Striking Accuracy | Takedown Average | Takedown Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manon Fiorot | 5.12 | 48% | 0.5 per 15 min | 75% |
| Valentina Shevchenko | 3.62 | 46% | 1.88 per 15 min | 92% |
Fiorot has the edge in striking volume, but Shevchenko’s takedown defense and grappling could be decisive.
Fight Breakdown & Prediction
1. Can Fiorot’s Speed Overwhelm Shevchenko?
Fiorot’s fast footwork and volume striking could pose problems for Shevchenko, who has struggled against high-paced fighters in recent bouts.
2. Shevchenko’s Experience vs. Fiorot’s Momentum
Shevchenko has faced elite competition for over a decade, while Fiorot is undefeated in the UFC. If Shevchenko can control the exchanges and land takedowns, she could neutralize Fiorot’s striking.
FIGHT ODDS
Manon Fiorot – 150
Valentina Shevchenko + 125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 9, 2025
