Former UFC Women's Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko has spoken about her upcoming fight against current champion Alexa Grasso, set to take place on September 15 at UFC 306.
Shevchenko said in an interview with ESPN MMA:
It was a draw because of a mistake by one of the judges. If not for that mistake, the victory was mine. [I heard the scores] and was like, 'Oh my God, it's hard to believe this is happening.' I have to definitely finish the fight and don't let it go to the judges' scorecards.
In September 2023, Shevchenko faced Grasso in a rematch during UFC Fight Night 227 in Las Vegas (USA). This bout went the full distance and ended in a draw.
Their first encounter occurred in March 2023 at UFC 285, where Grasso emerged victorious via a choke submission in the fourth round, clinching the championship belt. Grasso's record stands at 16 wins, three losses, and one draw, while Shevchenko boasts 22 victories, four losses, and one draw.