Valentina Shevchenko vs. Alexa Grasso at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas for UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship

At UFC 285, Alexa Grasso achieved the unexpected by defeating Valentina Shevchenko and claiming the flyweight championship. Grasso’s victory was a stunning fourth-round submission, making her the first 125-pound fighter to defeat Shevchenko. Widely underestimated in the lead-up to the fight, Grasso showcased her strengths, which were often overshadowed by Shevchenko’s striking and grappling prowess1. It was a historic moment, as Grasso became the third active Mexican UFC champion, joining Brandon Moreno and Yair Rodriguez