V. Shevchenko (left) does not rule out facing W. Zhang (right) in the future. Photo: Montage/SUPER FIGHTS
Ultimate flyweight champion (up to 56,7kg) since 2018, Valentina Shevchenko He beat most of the organization's fighters. After defeating Jessica Stacker last Saturday (24), the Kyrgyzstani is already looking at her next step. In an interview with the channel 'Lowkick MMA', she didn't rule out having a superfight against the former strawweight champion (52,1kg.) Weili Zhang.
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“If she (Zhang) really wants to go flyweight, who can stop her? Nobody. It's her decision. It was like that with Jessica Andrade (Pile Driving). She will have to fight first to prove that she is ready for a title fight, but yes (the fight can happen)”, said Valentina.
No UFC 261, both fighters held the belts in their respective categories. However, the Chinese was knocked out by Rose namajunas and lost his position as 'number one' in the strawweight division. Now, Shevchenko considers that Zhang should have her rematch before thinking about facing her.
“I think she will have a rematch against Rose namajunas. So that will be your next step. After that happens, it (the duel against Zhang) will probably be one that they will think about”, added the fighter.
Second holder of the strawweight belt in history, Valentina Shevchenko has a record six titles defended in the division. Currently, she has a record of 21 wins and three losses in her career.
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