Valentina Shevchenko reclaimed the UFC Women's Flyweight Championship in a thrilling trilogy, defeating Alexa Grasso via unanimous decision at Noche UFC 306. The five-round bout, which served as the co-main event at the Sphere, was a back-and-forth battle between the two of the best in the division.
Grasso started the fight strong, landing a flurry of punches and attempting to close the distance. However, Shevchenko's superior grappling skills proved to be the deciding factor. The Kyrgyzstani fighter secured multiple takedowns throughout the fight, dominating on the ground and controlling the pace.
Despite Grasso's resilience and attempts to mount a comeback, Shevchenko's dominance was evident throughout the five rounds. The judges ultimately awarded the victory to Shevchenko, who reclaimed the flyweight title and solidified her status as one of the greatest female mixed martial artists of all time.
Check out some of the fight highlights from the co-main event from the Noche UFC 306 below.
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Valentina Shevchenko made her way into the octagon in the green kit:
Alexa Grasso made her way into the octagon in the black kit:
The attire of ring girls was inspired by the Angel of Independence:
'Bullet' had an early takedown attempt on Grasso:
Grasso with an armbar attempt heading deeper into the fight:
The second round was a ground-heavy affair between the two fighters:
Shevchenko defended a submission attempt from the Mexican:
Shevchenko had her opponent's back in the final seconds of the third round:
Shevchenko pulled off an impressive guillotine choke escape in the fourth round:
The final round saw some precise striking from the Kyrgyzstani fighter:
Shevchenko showed some great ground control in the final seconds of the fight:
At the end of five rounds, Valentina Shevchenko regained her title with a unanimous decision victory over Alexa Grasso at Noche UFC 306: