UFC flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko and prime ranked contender Manon Fiorot are complete professionals within the cage however issues acquired somewhat chippy between them on social media.
It’s been two months since Shevchenko reclaimed her title with a lopsided win over Alexa Grasso to settle a trilogy of fights between them however Fiorot is anxious to get her personal shot on the belt lined up. Fiorot is anticipated to face Shevchenko subsequent after she dispatched Erin Blanchfield and Rose Namajunas in consecutive fights whereas enhancing her UFC report to 7-0 total.
“Valentina Shevchenko, cease making individuals wait!” Fiorot mentioned on Twitter. “Let’s do it quickly sufficient so I can ship you to retirement and transfer on.”
It didn’t take lengthy for Shevchenko to see the remark and fireplace again on the French flyweight.
“You lose, you retire. Deal?” Shevchenko wrote in response. “Unwell-mannered first grader.”
The confrontation continued with Fiorot form of accepting these phrases however she appeared extra involved in truly getting a date and site for the battle in opposition to Shevchenko scheduled.
“Deal,” Fiorot mentioned. “I’ll take you severely while you’ve signed the contract. Rattling instructor’s pet.”
Deal, I am going to take you severely while you’ve signed the contract. “Rattling instructor’s pet.”
— Manon The Beast FIOROT (@ManonFiorot_MMA) November 9, 2024
Contemplating among the unstable trash speak that always erupts between fighters, “ill-mannered first grader” and “rattling instructor’s pet” is down proper civil.
Nonetheless, it’s clear that Fiorot is doing all the things doable to get Shevchenko’s consideration as she makes an attempt to safe her shot at UFC gold for the primary time in her profession.
There’s no phrase if the UFC has truly tried to e book this battle simply but or if Fiorot is trying to get the ball rolling in that division so she will begin planning for early 2024.
As of now primarily based on her Instagram account, Shevchenko remains to be very a lot having fun with her trip after reclaiming the flyweight title in September so it’s robust to inform when that battle may get scheduled.
