Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko are set to square off in a women’s Flyweight contest tonight (Sat., Sept. 16, 2023) at Noche UFC inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Just about six months ago, Grasso shocked the world and shook up the division with one of the best sequences of the year, upsetting Shevchenko with a slick rear naked choke. “Bullet” maintained that she was the better fighter, but at 35 years of age, the longtime Flyweight queen really has to prove that she’s still at the top of her game. Conversely, Grasso wants to prove there was no fluke, and that the title will remain in Mexico.
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Round One
No touch of gloves starts the contest, and Shevchenko lets het left leg fly towards the liver right away. True to her word, the former champion is more aggressive early, looking for her left hand. Another body kick finds a home. Grasso switches Southpaw and lands a low kick. Then, she denies a clinch and lands on the break. Shevchenko’s next takedown attempt is also stuffed, but she scores with an elbow. Shevchenko is jabbing actively and starting to split the guard. “Bullet” wraps her foe up and forces her to the floor with a body lock. Shevchenko mounts! She loses position when chasing the back, however, and the two are back on their feet in the clinch.
10-9 Shevchenko
Round Two
Round Three
Round Four
Round Five
Result:
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