VIDEO: Watch the fight of the year between Alexa Grasso x Valentina Shevchenko at Noche UFC

Alexa grasso (left) and Valentina Shevchenko (right) tied for Night UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter UFC

Big flyweight stars (up to 56,7kg.) in MMA, Alexa grasso e Valentina Shevchenko provided sports fans with a real battle in the Night UFC. In a fight marked by technique and balance, the combatants measured their strength for five full rounds. At the end of the challenge, a draw in the split decision was announced, a result that, by rule, keeps the Mexican as champion of the category.

The confrontation started with a clear advantage on the part of Shevchenko. The best athlete in the history of the division, the Kyrgyzstani showed signs that she would regain the throne lost in the first meeting with Grasso.

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The Mexican, however, began to loosen up throughout the fight and exploited gaps left by the former champion. In the second round, Grasso even knocked down his opponent, shocking the spectators.

In the final rounds, the balance was evident and, in the last stage, a mistake by Valentina resulted in a favorable result for the title holder.

With the result, Alexa confirms her first title defense in the division. Shevchenko, in turn, had to postpone his dream of regaining the absolute top spot in the group.

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Fight video: Alexa Grasso x Valentina Shevchenko Noche UFC

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