Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko 3 is an upcoming MMA women's flyweight title matchup promoted and organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). This fight is scheduled to take place as the co-main event of Noche UFC 306: O'Malley vs. Dvalishvili on September 14, 2024. Alexa Grasso, who maintains a record of 126 wins, 3 losses, and a draw (16-3-1), will be making his twelfth appearance in the UFC, squaring off against Valentina Shevchenko, who holds a professional MMA record of 23 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw (23-4-1).
Alexa Grasso vs Valentina Shevchenko Stats
| Stats | Alexa Grasso | Valentina Shevchenko |
| MMA Record | 16-3-1 | 23-4-1 |
| UFC Ranking (Flyweight) | Champion | 1 |
| Last fight | Draw | Draw |
| Nationality | Mexican | Kyrgyzstani |
| Height | 5 feet 5 inches | 5 feet 5 inches |
| Weight | 124.5 lbs | 124.5 lbs |
| Reach | 66 in | 67 in |
| Leg reach | 37.50 in | 38 in |
| Striking accuracy | 43% | 52% |
| Takedown accuracy | 45% | 63% |
| Takedown defense | 59% | 71% |
| Win streak (active) | 0 | 0 |
| MMA debut | 2012 | 2003 |
Alexa Grasso MMA Record
| 20 Matches | 16 Wins | 3 Losses |
| By Knockout | 4 | 0 |
| By Submission | 2 | 1 |
| By decision | 10 | 2 |
| Draws | 1 | |
Valentina Shevchenko MMA Record
| 28 matches | 23 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 1 |
| By submission | 7 | 1 |
| By decision | 8 | 2 |
| Draws | 1 | |
Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko Past Fights
Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko have faced each other twice before. In their first encounter in March 2023, Grasso pulled off a major upset by defeating Shevchenko via a rear-naked choke submission in the fourth round. This victory made Grasso the UFC's flyweight champion and marked her as the first Mexican woman to hold a UFC belt.
The rematch took place six months later at UFC Noche in September 2023, and it ended in a controversial split draw (48-47 for Grasso, 48-47 for Shevchenko, and 47-47). The decision was disputed due to a 10-8 score in the final round given by one of the judges, which allowed Grasso to retain her title. Shevchenko had been leading the fight in some rounds but was caught in a late submission attempt by Grasso, reminiscent of their first meeting. Fans and analysts were divided, with some believing Shevchenko deserved the win, while others thought Grasso had done enough to retain her belt.
FAQs
A. Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko will compete on September 14, 2023, at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
A. Alexa Grasso won by submission in the fourth round at UFC 285.
A. Grasso is the champion, and Shevchenko is ranked first in the flyweight division.
A. Alexa Grasso's record is 16 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw.
A. Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko 2 was declared a draw.
A. Grasso debuted in November 2016 against Heather Jo Clark at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale.
