Alexa Grasso will compete against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC Fight Night 227 on September 16, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, in the United States.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship will stage Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2, also known as UFC Fight Night 227, UFC on ESPN+ 85, and Noche UFC.
The main event of UFC Fight Night 227 is anticipated to be a rematch for the UFC Women's Flyweight Championship between current champion Alexa Grasso and former champion Valentina Shevchenko. In their previous encounter at UFC 285 in March 2023, Grasso unexpectedly won the title by submission in the fourth round.
At UFC 285, Grasso competed against Valentina Shevchenko for the women's flyweight title. Despite being a huge underdog, Grasso used a face crank in the fourth round to win the fight and claim the title. She became the first female UFC champion from Mexico as a result. With the victory, Grasso received her first Performance of the Night bonus.
Alexa Grasso vs Valentina Shevchenko Stats
| Stats | Alexa Grasso | Valentina Shevchenko |
| MMA Record | 16-3-0 | 23-4-0 |
| UFC Ranking (Flyweight) | Champion | 1 |
| Last fight | Win | Loss |
| Nationality | Mexican | Kyrgyzstani |
| Height | 5 feet 5 inches | 5 feet 5 inches |
| Weight | 124.5 lbs | 124.5 lbs |
| Reach | 66 in | 67 in |
| Leg reach | 37.50 in | 38 in |
| Striking accuracy | 43% | 53% |
| Takedown accuracy | 44% | 64% |
| Takedown defense | 61% | 72% |
| Win streak (active) | 5 | 0 |
| MMA debut | 2012 | 2003 |
| Odds (current) | +167 | -192 |
Alexa Grasso’s MMA Record
| 19 Matches | 16 Wins | 3 Losses |
| By Knockout | 4 | 0 |
| By Submission | 2 | 1 |
| By Decision | 10 | 2 |
Valentina Shevchenko’s MMA Record
| 27 Matches | 23 Wins | 4 Losses |
| By Knockout | 8 | 1 |
| By Submission | 7 | 1 |
| By Decision | 8 | 2 |
When did Alexa Grasso debut at the UFC?
The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced that Grasso had signed up in August 2016. In November 2016, she competed against Heather Jo Clark in Mexico City at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: Dos Anjos vs. Ferguson. She received a unanimous decision victory.
At UFC Fight Night 104 on February 4, 2017, Grasso went up against Felice Herrig. It was her first loss in a professional match after being defeated by a unanimous decision.
Randa Markos and Grasso squared off during UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno in August 2017. Grasso was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection, and doctors urged her to stop dieting and start taking antibiotics.
Grasso was fined 20% of her purse, which went to Markos, since she weighed 119 pounds, which was three pounds over the strawweight limit. Catchweight was used for the fight. Grasso prevailed in the match by a split decision.
FAQs
Q. When is the rematch between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko?
Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko will compete on September 16, 2023, at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, USA.
Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko will compete on September 16, 2023, at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, USA.
Q. Who won Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko's fight at UFC 285?
Alexa Grasso won by submission in the fourth round at UFC 285.
Alexa Grasso won by submission in the fourth round at UFC 285.
Q. What are Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko's current UFC rankings in the flyweight division?
Grasso is the champion, and Shevchenko is ranked first in the flyweight division.
Grasso is the champion, and Shevchenko is ranked first in the flyweight division.
Q. What is Alexa Grasso's MMA record?
Alexa Grasso's record: 16 wins, 3 losses.
Alexa Grasso's record: 16 wins, 3 losses.
Q. How did Alexa Grasso win her last match?
Grasso won against Valentina Shevchenko in her last bout by knockout.
Grasso won against Valentina Shevchenko in her last bout by knockout.
Q. When did Alexa Grasso debut in the UFC?
Grasso debuted in November 2016 against Heather Jo Clark at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale.
Grasso debuted in November 2016 against Heather Jo Clark at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale.
