Valentina Shevchenko took on Alexa Grasso for the UFC women’s flyweight championship. The co-main event of UFC 285 was an anticipated bout between ‘Bullet’ and the Mexican fighter. Shevchenko looked to dominate her status in the division. However, Grasso looked to create history by becoming a UFC champion.

Furthermore, ‘Bullet’ came into this fight with a massive 9-fight win streak. With more wins, the women’s flyweight champion looked to secure herself as one of the GOATs in women’s MMA. However, Grasso looked to win a title for her native Mexico and end the Russian’s dominance. She came into the fight with a four-fight wins streak and is highly motivated to extend the same.

Official Decision: Round 4 submission (Alexa Grasso)

Fans react to upset at UFC 285

The fans reacted to the upset at UFC 285 via Twitter. Grasso defeated the reigning UFC women’s flyweight champion in round 5 via submission. The fans and fighters were shocked to see the new flyweight champion of the world. This even had an Amanda Nunes type of defeat written all over it as per some fans.

“I don’t like this,” said Joe Rogan while an illegal kick was being thrown. Moreover, Rogan added, “That was an illegal kick”.

How Alexa Grasso defeated Valentina Shevchenko?

Round 1 started with both fighters looking for a striking fight. Both the fighters showed their technique in the first minute with some strikes. Both fighters had their moments in the opening stages of the fight. Grasso possibly out-landed in striking Shevchenko in the first round of the fight.

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Round 2 saw the women flyweights again, starting with the same intensity as the last ended. Moreover, Shevchenko had control over the Mexican fighter at the opening minute. ‘Bullet’ tried to get submission holds over Grasso but failed in her attempts. The fight tilted in Shevchenko‘s favor by the end of round 2.

Round 3 saw both fighters engaging in technical boxing. ‘Bullet’ then smartly took her down, controlling her in full guard. Furthermore, ‘Bullet’ held her own throughout the round as she went for submission attempts. However, Grasso also attempted a guillotine choke on her opponent toward the end of the round.

Grasso and Shevchenko started the championship rounds, looking to outstrike the other. However, the round progressed to both

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