REPORTS: Antonina Shevchenko to Face Ariane Lipski at UFC 255

The UFC Flyweight division is set for an exciting match-up between two elite competitors who are surging prospects. Antonina Shevchenko will take Ariane Lipski on November 21, as reported by the Co-Founder of MMA DNA via Twitter. But further details regarding the location of the bout itself and its position on the card remain unknown.

The news comes as a confirmation following a post made by Lipski a few days before the announcement of the fight. ‘The Queen of Violence’ teased MMA fans with the confirmation that she had a new fight booked. Moreover, she refrained from revealing the name of her opponent, thus leaving the MMA community to speculate her next move.

UFC Flyweight’s Antonina Shevchenko vs Ariane Lipski

The number 13 ranked fighter, Antonina Shevchenko, competes in the division where her sister Valentina Shevchenko is champion. However, due to her ranking, there remains certain leeway in terms of the timeline of a future title shot. In that interim period, Antonina has set her sights on displaying the same dominance that was put forth by her sister, ‘The Bullet’.

‘Pantera’ has had mixed success as of late, dropping her recent fight to title challenger Katlyn Chookagian in her last outing. Additionally, she has seen breaks in her momentum going 2-1 in her last three UFC fights. She will be looking to steal some shine off Lipski, who put forth an eye-catching performance in her last fight.

The Brazilian fighter in Ariane Lipski most recently fought back in July and secured a Performance of the Night finish. She snagged a lethal kneebar finish over Luana Carolina, which immediately boosted her profile. The nasty first-round submission could be heard all throughout the arena and put the division on immediate notice.

Lipski will be keen to capitalize on her standout performance as she faces a ranked opponent in Shevchenko. An impressive finish over the Kyrgyzstani fighter will go a long way in a bid towards a title shot in 2021. The 125-pound division is in constant need of high caliber combatants to fight the ever dominant champion.

The MMA community will have their eyes peeled for the official announcement of the fight and its position on the card. The winner of the bout stands a good chance at attaining lofty heights of visibility.