Jasmine Jasudavicius isn’t just fighting this Saturday, she’s fighting for a UFC women’s flyweight title shot, and she’s not shy about saying it. With former champ Valentina Shevchenko sidelined, Jasudavicius believes the division’s top spot is totally up for grabs right now, and she’s ready to snatch it. She faces top contender Erin Blanchfield in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 291 in Edmonton, and you know this one’s gonna be a banger.
The Flyweight Crown is Wide Open
Look, the 125-pound division has been shaken up like crazy. Valentina Shevchenko, who basically owned that belt forever, had to vacate due to an injury that could keep her out for a year. That just blew the whole thing wide open! New champ Natalia Silva just beat Wang Cong for the vacant belt at UFC 332, and Jasudavicius was watching closely. She believes there’s no set line of challengers anymore. “I think the division is super shaken up right now, and anyone having a good performance, they’re kind of up next,” Jasudavicius said, “I believe that everyone else is kind of in the rankings. They’ve had their shot at the title. I’m next. Come on, I should get the shot after this one.” That’s the kind of confidence we love to see! She knows what’s on the line, and she’s coming for it.
Rematch on the Horizon?
Jasudavicius (15-4 MMA, 9-3 UFC) is stepping into Rogers Place to face Erin Blanchfield (14-2 MMA, 8-1 UFC) in what is truly a massive fight for the entire division. But here’s the kicker: Jasudavicius has history with the new champ, Natalia Silva. Back in 2022, Silva actually defeated Jasudavicius by unanimous decision in Silva’s UFC debut. And you know what? Jasudavicius was rooting for Silva to win that vacant belt. “I definitely wanted her to win because I could see our paths crossing again,” she said. Talk about playing the long game! So, not only is Saturday’s fight against Blanchfield critical for her title hopes, but it could also set up a monumental rematch against the woman who handed her a loss earlier in her UFC career.
You absolutely can’t miss this one on Saturday. Jasudavicius isn’t just fighting an opponent; she’s fighting for a shot at redemption and the biggest prize in the sport. The stakes are sky-high, and if she delivers that “good performance,” the flyweight division is about to get even more interesting.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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