Valentina Shevchenko’s retirement threat met head-on by Manon Fiorot before UFC 315

Valentina Shevchenko will put her flyweight title on the line against Manon Fiorot at UFC 315 on May 10. The title challenger has a firm goal in mind, which is to defeat Shevchenko in such a dominant fashion that the MMA legend retires from the sport. 'Bullet' was informed of the French fighter's goal, and the flyweight champion has issued a challenge to her upcoming opponent.

Shevchenko challlenged Fiorot to a deal where the loser of their upcoming battle would lay their gloves down for good. During a recent interview with Shakiel Mahjouri, 'The Beast' was told about the flyweight champion's challenge to hear.

She responded with the following:

"I say yes because I know I won't lose."

Catch Manon Fiorot's response to Valentina Shevchenko's challenge below (5:10):

Shevchenko will be entering the start of her second reign as UFC women's flyweight champion when she competes at UFC 315. She holds the second-most title defenses in UFC women's history (7), sitting behind fellow legend Amanda Nunes (8).

A win against Fiorot would not only see 'Bullet' placed level with Nunes, but extend the 37-year old's record for the most title wins in UFC women's flyweight history, currently standing at 9.

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Valentina Shevchenko vs. Manon Fiorot broken down by Alexander Volkanovski

Valentina Shevchenko and Manon Fiorot will go to war for the flyweight title in the co-main event of UFC 315, which takes place in Quebec, Canada. It will be Fiorot's first time in a UFC title fight, but the challenger has expressed unwavering confidence in her skillset and ability to win.

'Bullet' has exhibited her usual quiet confidence, as the only two-time UFC women's flyweight champion backs her experience and well-rounded style to secure victory on fight night.

Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski recently shared his prediction for the clash during a video posted to his YouTube channel. He said:

"Look, I know Valentina Shevchenko. There's going to be a bias. Everyone knows that I have a bias all the time with people I know. But look she's a great, she's one of the best ever to do it. So, you can't go against Shevchenko. [She is] up against a tough opponent. But I'm gonna have to go Shevchenko."

'The Great' continued:

"You've seen how well-rounded she can be. She can take it to the ground and win there. She can win and out-point you on the outside. She can even get headkick knockouts as we've seen."

Catch Alexander Volkanovski's prediction for Shevchenko vs. Fiorot below (18:00):