After defeating former champion Alexa
Grasso at UFC
315, Natalia
Silva reiterated her desire to fight for the flyweight
belt.
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With seven consecutive victories in the Octagon and an overall
professional winning streak that stands at 13, the Brazilian
believes that her time has come to fight Valentina
Shevchenko.
During a video interview with Brazilian journalist Laerte Viana
last, the Brazilian took the opportunity to respond to the
champion, who after defending the title against Manon
Fiorot, reportedly said that she does not know the
Brazilian.
“She said she did not know me, I do not know if it is because she
does not really follow the category or if it was out of disdain,”
Silva said. “But I think now is the time for her to get to know me.
This fight is interesting to do and it is good for the UFC.”
While Silva ranks among the top contenders at flyweight, reigning
strawweight title holder Weili Zhang
also expressed interest in a matchup against Shevchenko following
UFC 315.