Valentina Shevchenko isn’t about Maycee Barber’s trash talk.

This Saturday, Barber takes on Alexa Grasso at UFC Seattle, looking to avenge a 2021 loss to Grasso and extend her winning streak to eight. A win would put Barber right on the cusp of title contention, and ahead of the fight, “The Future” did her best to lay the groundwork for a future title shot, taking shots at Shevchenko’s style as a “point fighter” and ripping her “lack of personality,” saying that Shevchenko owes her entire career to Ronda Rousey.

“Study history, silly baby! [yawning emoji]

“By the time your “idol” first stepped into the octagon as amateur fighter, I was already World MMA Champion with 7-0 pro record! [skull and crossbones emoji].“

UFC Seattle takes place Saturday night at Climate Pledge Arena.

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