UFC flyweight champion Alexa Grasso undergoes hand surgery after a controversial draw against Valentina Shevchenko. Despite the injury, Grasso remains determined for the trilogy fight.
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| UFC flyweight champion Alexa Grasso has undergone surgery on her hand following a controversial draw against Valentina Shevchenko. Despite the injury, Grasso remains determined for the trilogy fight. The rematch ended in a split decision draw, with Grasso retaining her title. She previously defeated Shevchenko in a major upset to claim the flyweight championship. Fans can expect a third fight between these fierce rivals in the future. |
UFC flyweight champion Alexa Grasso recently underwent surgery on her hand following a controversial draw against Valentina Shevchenko in their rematch. Despite breaking her hand during the fight, Grasso fought through the pain and retained her title. The Mexican fighter expressed her determination to come back stronger for the anticipated trilogy fight with Shevchenko.
The rematch between Grasso and Shevchenko ended in a split decision draw, with one judge’s scorecard causing controversy. Despite this, Grasso managed to hold onto her title in the thrilling fight held in Las Vegas.
In their previous encounter in March, Grasso shocked the world by defeating the long-time champion Shevchenko and claiming the flyweight title. Fans can expect a third fight between these fierce rivals in the coming year.
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| Draw |
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| Judge 1: 48-47 Grasso |
| Judge 2: 48-47 Shevchenko |
| Judge 3: 47-47 |
