The Womens Bantamweight division seems a long way from when Ronda Rousey ruled over it even though that was only a year ago. McMann, currently ranked sixth in the UFC's official rankings after a unanimous decision win over Jessica Eye in May, thinks fighting either Pena or Shevchenko next would make the most sense for her. One of them is likely to face Nunes for the title next; the other will probably need at least one more win.
"Julianna doesn't have a fight if the UFC doesn't give her a title shot," McMann said. "And I want to fight her. I think that helps me and that's what I'm interested in. I want to keep fighting people above me. And I want to keep fighting worthy people above me. Everyone one of those girls in the top five are great fighters. That's the challenge that I'm looking for.
"[Shevchenko] did a great job against Holly and I want to fight the best girls rising in the division."
Sara McMann wants Julianna Pena or Valentina Shevchenko next, talks division upheaval
