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Valentina Shevchenko confirmed to fight for UFC title in rematch with Alexa Grasso: ‘We’re working on that’

Valentina Shevchenko confirmed to fight for UFC title in rematch with Alexa Grasso next UFC president, Dana White has confirmed that former undisputed flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko will return to the Octagon in an immediate title re-run with newly-minted gold holder, Alexa Grasso next – with rumors suggesting a potential Mexico return for the promotion could be on the cards in September. Shevchenko, who has enjoyed a dominant run […]

UFC president, Dana White has confirmed that former undisputed flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko will return to the Octagon in an immediate title re-run with newly-minted gold holder, Alexa Grasso next – with rumors suggesting a potential Mexico return for the promotion could be on the cards in September.

Shevchenko, who has enjoyed a dominant run throughout flyweight competition as the division’s undisputed champion, dropped her title in spectacular fashion in the co-main event of UFC 285 back in March, suffering a fourth round neck crank submission loss to Guadalajara challenger, Grasso.

Noting her intentions to score an immediate championship rematch with Mexican favorite, Grasso before the close of the year in her return to the Octagon – Shevchenko also took umbrage with referring decisions from official, Jason Herzog during the co-main event title fight.

Offering the Kyrgyzstan native the opportunity to challenge for flyweight gold in a targeted Mexico homecoming, Grasso may have that potential return home on the cards, with rumors suggesting the UFC is en route to a return to the country, as soon as September.

Dana White confirms Valentina Shevchenko lands immediate title rematch

And according to UFC leader, White, a matchup of Grasso and Shevchenko will take place next, most definitely.

“We’re working on that [a fight between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko], too,” Dana White confirmed while speaking to assembled media following UFC Vegas 73. “That’s one of the fights we’re definitely working on right now.”

Prior to her stunning submission loss, Shevchenko, a former bantamweight title challenger had landed a series of successful flyweight title knockbacks against Jessica Eye, Liz Carmouche, Katlyn Chookagian, Jennifer Maia, Jessica Andrade, Lauren Murphy, and Taila Santos.

Shevchenko landed vacant spoils in a one-sided decision victory over former undisputed strawweight champion, Joanna Jedrzejczyk back in December 2018.

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Valentina Shevchenko wants an immediate rematch with Alexa Grasso, but wants to make sure there is fair officiating In an interview with Ariel Helwani of The MMA Hour, Shevchenko spoke about a potential fight in Grasso’s home country. “I am right now in the position to not say ‘Oh no, Mexico, I can’t go’…No, I […]

Valentina Shevchenko wants an immediate rematch with Alexa Grasso, but wants to make sure there is fair officiating

In an interview with Ariel Helwani of The MMA Hour, Shevchenko spoke about a potential fight in Grasso’s home country.

“I am right now in the position to not say ‘Oh no, Mexico, I can’t go’…No, I will definitely go to where the UFC puts the event,” Valentina Shevchenko said. “For me, [it’s] most important to know that the judges and the referees are good in this fight, that they’re not leaning towards one side or another side.”

Shevchenko, one of the greatest fighters of all-time, lost the flyweight title to Grasso in early March at UFC 285. The 35-year-old also claimed referee Jason Herzog’s decisions in the fight may have affected her performance.

Grasso, who was a massive underdog from Guadalajara, Mexico, submitted Valentina Shevchenko in the fourth round of their fight. It was the first submission loss in the Kyrgyzstan native’s legendary career.

Valentina Shevchenko is Open to Fighting Alexa Grasso in Mexico

“The Bullet” isn’t shying away from a rematch in enemy territory.

“For me, there is nothing better than to hear the full silence of the crowd when they cannot support their fighter because I understand there is nothing they can do,” She said.

Before losing at UFC 285, Shevchenko (23-4) was on a nine-fight unbeaten streak and defended the flyweight title seven times. Her fighting resume includes wins over former champions Joanna J?drzejczyk, Julianna Peña and Holly Holm, to name a very select few.

Grasso, the first Mexican-born women’s UFC champion, has won five fights in a row. The 29-year-old has been outspoken about granting her most recent opponent an immediate title rematch on Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 16.

Despite Grasso’s interest, UFC president Dana White shot down plans for a 2023 event in Mexico. UFC 188 was the last pay-per-view in Mexico.

The former champion is certainly looking to reclaim UFC gold sooner rather than later.

Valentina Shevchenko claims referee Jason Herzog may have affected UFC 285 title loss to Alexa Grasso

Former undisputed UFC flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko claims referee, Jason Herzog may have negatively affected her bid to defend her championship against Alexa Grasso at UFC 285 earlier this month, criticizing the official for some “actions” which led to fatigue for her later in the fight. Shevchenko, a former bantamweight title challenger and now a […]

Shevchenko, a former bantamweight title challenger and now a former undisputed flyweight championship holder, attempted to notch her stunning eighth defense of the 125lbs crown, however, saw her run snapped by Mexican favorite, Grasso.

Establishing a comfortable lead on all three judges scorecards, in the fourth round, a miscued spinning back kick attempt from Shevchenko, resulted in the 35-year-old giving up her back to Grasso, who subsequently lept on and dragged the Krgysztan native to the Octagon canvas.

Hand fighting for some time, Shevchenko was eventually submitted with a taut neck crank from Grasso, who handed the former her first promotional loss since a September 2017 rematch loss to two-weight champion, Amanda Nunes, as well as her first defeat in 10 outings at the flyweight limit.

Immediately clamoring for a title rematch with Grasso – which the newly-crowned champion is expected to honor, Shevchenko claims some of her tiredness and lethargy in the first championship round could be chalked up to some actions from referee, Herzog.

“It’s hard to say I shouldn’t throw that spinning back kick,” Valentina Shevchenko said on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani. “It’s a very powerful kick – it’s a very strong kick. I’ve done so many knockouts with this spinning back kick. It’s just the situation. It’s the fourth round and you feel not as fresh as the first round, and some actions of the referee could have provoked this tiredness that I felt during the fourth round. It’s the situation.”

“Definitely, it’s an error, it’s a mistake, but at the same time, it’s hard to say, ‘Oh my God, this is a huge, huge mistake.’” Valentina Shevchenko explained. “Definitely it’s huge because it’s a loss, but it’s not something that I cannot deal [with, or it] will bring me so much down and I will be upset.”

Valentina Shevchenko targets summer title rematch with Alexa Grasso

While the newly-minted flyweight best, Grasso offered to rematch Shevchenko as soon as September – in a now-unlikely return to her native Mexico for a title defense, the former champion has campaigned for a re-run as soon as the summer, in fact.

“I hope the UFC will come and schedule the fight very soon,” Valentina Shevchenko said. “I’m not expecting the fight itself very soon, but I’m hoping it will be scheduled soon. Then I will have a date and it will be a goal, and I will slowly and surely start my way to come back.”

Valentina Shevchenko offered September UFC title rematch with Alexa Grasso, Mexico clash targeted

Former undisputed UFC flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko has been offered the opportunity to regain her throne already, by newly minted division champion, Alexa Grasso – who has suggested a September re-run in her native Mexico. Co-headlining UFC 285 earlier this month, Grasso managed to secure a shocking fourth round submission win over the dominant flyweight […]

Co-headlining UFC 285 earlier this month, Grasso managed to secure a shocking fourth round submission win over the dominant flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko – defeating the Kyrgyzstan native with a spectacular fourth round neck crank submission triumph.

The victory came as Lobo Gym mainstay, Grasso’s fifth consecutively at the flyweight limit since her division move – following wins over Ji Yeon Kim, Maycee Barber, Joanne Wood, and Viviane Araujo.

With the win, Grasso also joined fellow Mexican-born fighters, Brandon Moreno, and Yair Rodriguez as gold holders under the UFC banner – with the duo landing flyweight and interim featherweight spoils, respectively.

Alexa Grasso eyes immediate title rematch with Valentina Shevchenko

Welcoming the possibility of an immediate championship rematch with former bantamweight title challenger, Shevchenko next, Grasso suggested a September title re-run.

“I hope, so, “ Alexa Grasso said of a rematch with Valentina Shevchenko during an appearance on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani. “I hope so. She asked for that and I would love to fight again with her. I know that she’s super competitive. I know she’s a perfectionist like me, so imagine a second fight. Truly imagine.”

“I’m wondering what she’s going to do in this second fight, what she’s going to try to do, knowing the first one, knowing what I did,” Alexa Grasso explained. “Also, I have a lot of thrings to do and improve and get better. It’s going to be like a chess match.”

“September sounds like great,” Alexa Grasso explained. “September sounds amazing, but let’s see. Of course, before the end of this year, I would like to fight. Two fights every year sounds good. I truly hope that this can be in Mexico.”

In her most recent successful title defense, Valentina Shevchenko managed to narrowly defeat Brazilian challenger, Taila Santos at UFC 275 back in June of last year in Singapore.

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Valentina Shevchenko reflects on shocking title loss at UFC 285: ‘No excuses. Ready to start all over’

Seeing her stunning roughshod run through flyweight opposition come to a crashing, and shocking halt in the co-main event of UFC 285 last weekend, Valentina Shevchenko has promised to rebound and carve out a path to title redemption against newly-minted division best, Alexa Grasso. Co-headlining UFC 285 beneath Saturday’s vacant heavyweight title fight between Jon […]

Co-headlining UFC 285 beneath Saturday’s vacant heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones, and Ciryl Gane, Shevchenko dropped her undisputed flyweight crown in an eighth attempted title defense, suffering a fourth round submission defeat to Mexican challenger, Grasso.

Joining fellow Mexican-born fighters, Brandon Moreno, and Yair Rodríguez as gold holders under the UFC banner, Grasso, who was conceivably down on all three judge’s scorecards heading into the championship rounds, managed to capitalize on a miscued spinning back-kick attempt from Shevchenko, dragging the Kyrgyzstan native to the canvas.

Immediately establishing hooks, Grasso forced a wicked rear-naked choke on Shevchenko after battling a neck crank – minting herself as the new flyweight champion, and bringing a crashing end to one of the most dominant reigns in recent Octagon memory.

Valentina Shevchenko brushes off excuses for upset loss at UFC 285

Calling for an immediate championship rematch against Grasso off the back of her first defeat at the flyweight limit in the UFC, Shevchenko reflected on the loss this week, insisting she would be making no excuses for the blemish.

“Thank you everyone for the support!” Valentina Shevchenko tweeted. “Truly appreciate all of you! In good and bad thank you for being with me. Difficult times built strong people. Martial arts is my LIFE and I will be back for immediate rematch stronger than ever.”

“Fight doesn’t forget any mistake!” Valentina Shevchenko tweeted. “Especially it feels frustrating when you was dominating all the fight. No excuses, only hard work! Ready to start all over. Love you all.”

During her reign atop the flyweight pile, Shevchenko had racked up successful title defenses against Jessica Eye, Liz Carmouche, Katlyn Chookagian, Jennifer Maia, Jessica Andrade, Lauren Murphy, and Taila Santos.