5 reasons why the UFC should book Nunes vs. Shevchenko

#4. Shevchenko has been a dominant UFC women's flyweight champion

UFC 266: Valentina Shevchenko vs. Lauren Murphy

Since defeating Joanna Jedrzejczyk for the vacant UFC women's flyweight belt, Shevchenko has been a dominant champion. 'Bullet' has successfully defended the UFC women's flyweight championship six times and has outclassed her opponents in every aspect.

In her title defenses, it is clear that Shevchenko's skill level is head and shoulders above her challengers. Shevchenko continues to cement her legacy in the sport with each performance. Not only has she established her dominance in the flyweight division, but she has looked unbeatable.

Shevchenko was a recent guest on Joe Rogan's podcast The Joe Rogan Experience, where they spoke about her performances at 125 lbs. Rogan praised Shevchenko's skillset and made an interesting comment on her fights since moving down to 125 lbs.

“You’re not just UFC champion, you’re one of the best champions. It’s very unique to watch you fight because you’re one of those people like Anderson Silva in his prime, where you’ve kind of cleaned out your division. And it’s no disrespect to your opponents. But, some of your opponents when I’m watching you fight them, I’m not thinking are they going to beat you. I’m thinking what are you going to do to them,” said Joe Rogan.

Check out her appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience below:

Shevchenko has clearly reached all-time great status and it may be the perfect time to complete the trilogy with Nunes.

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#3. Amanda Nunes has reached GOAT status as two-division UFC champion

UFC 239: Amanda Nunes vs. Holly Holm

Since the rematch with Shevchenko, Amanda Nunes has arguably become the greatest women's MMA fighter of all time. Nunes has not only cleaned out the women's bantamweight division, but she has also cleaned out the women's featherweight division.

Nunes has successfully defended her UFC women's bantamweight championship five times and her UFC women's featherweight championship twice. This is unheard of, especially considering other two-division champions end up relinquishing one of their titles.

Nunes hasn't achieved GOAT status just by winning her fights; it's the manner in which she's won that separates her from the rest. During her impressive 12-fight win streak, Nunes has defeated former UFC champions including Miesha Tate, Ronda Rousey, Cris Cyborg, Holly Holm, Germaine de Randamie and Valentina Shevchenko.

Nunes has raised the bar for women's MMA and it could be a while before anybody can surpass her.