Ready for a Showdown: Virna Yandirova Prepares to Face Off Against Zhang Veyli
Kickin' It Up:
Brazil's Virna Jandiroba, currently reigning supreme in the UFC women's strawweight division, has made her ambitions crystal clear - she wants a crack at the title! Following her victory over Yan Xiaonan, she claimed her spot at the top of the rankings and believes the UFC has no choice but to hand her the next shot at champion Zhang Weili.
In a chat with MMA Fighting, the 36-year-old fighter stated boldly, "If not now, then when? I've been patiently waiting for my chance, and I've won every fight they've given me, including the recent one against the former No.1 contender. It's my turn now."
But what about Zhang, who defended her belt in February against Tatiana Suarez? Has she thrown in the towel? Not quite. Although Zhang has expressed an interest in moving down to flyweight for a clash with Valentina Shevchenko, Jandiroba isn't buying it. With "Bullet" prepping for her match against Manon Fiorot, it seems like a flyweight battle might not be on the cards just yet.
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- Contender Zhang Weili, despite expressing interest in moving down to the flyweight division for a potential clash with Valentina Shevchenko, finds herself uncertain of such a match-up as Jandiroba, in her preparations for Manon Fiorot, seems to have a more pressing UFC fight on the horizon.
- Both bookmakers and fans alike have actively speculated about the possibility of a flyweight battle between Zhang Weili and Valentina Shevchenko, but with Jandiroba seeking her turn at the top, it appears that this dream match could be put on hold pending the outcome of her upcoming contest.
- Joe Rogan, renowned UFC commentator, astutely pointed out that Jandiroba's dominant streak in the strawweight division and her call to be granted the next title shot, could potentially shatter Zhang Weili's momentum, almost on par with the impact Rogan's own words have had in revealing the hidden secrets to UFC champions' success stories.
