Valentina Shevchenko

Valentina Shevchenko suffered a monumental upset loss at UFC 285.'Bullet' was expected to make it eight successive defences of her 125lb title but.

It appeared like the champion was taking over in round four before she missed a spinning kick and Grasso jumped on her back to a huge ovation from those in the audience. Shevchenko didn’t entertain striking with her latest opponent in round two as she immediately got a takedown and tried to secure the crucifix position that has proved successful for her in the past The challenger started well and landed a couple of massive left hands that wobbled the champion in the first round of the

Follow the UFC 285 live blog for Valentina Shevchenko vs. Alexa Grasso, the flyweight title fight on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Most recently, Grasso won a decision against [Viviane Araujo](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/4965/viviane-araujo) in the main event of a Fight Night card back in October, setting her up for this shot at Shevchenko. Currently tied for fifth all-time in title defenses in the UFC at seven, a win over Grasso would move her into sole possession of that ranking, behind only [Demetrious Johnson](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/208/demetrious-johnson), [Jon Jones](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/47/jon-jones), [Anderson Silva](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/101/anderson-silva), and [Georges St-Pierre](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/123/georges-st-pierre). [UFC 285](https://www.mmafighting.com/fight-card/1361/ufc-285-jones-vs-gane) live blog for [Valentina Shevchenko](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3494/valentina-shevchenko) vs. [Alexa Grasso](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/2989/alexa-grasso), the flyweight title fight Saturday in Las Vegas. 1 Pound-for-Pound female fighter](https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/2/15/23599147/mma-rankings-february-2023-would-bellator-champ-johnny-eblen-beat-the-ufcs-best) in the world looks to move into rarefied air when she puts her title on the line against Grasso this weekend. Sporting a 7-3 record in the UFC, Grasso is undefeated since moving up to flyweight, with wins over

The MMA community was in disbelief as Alexa Grasso shocked the world to dethrone Valentina Shevchenko of UFC gold at UFC 285.

It was going to happen eventually, and I'm so glad it was Alexa Grasso. Her UFC career didn't start off as expected after the Invicta hype, but after 7 years she climbed that mountain, and god DAMN did she capitalize when she got there. [#UFC285]results: Alexa Grasso ( [@AlexaGrasso]) def. Mexico has another champion. [March 5, 2023] She is the new women’s flyweight champion. Alexa Grasso has just subbed Valentina Shevchenko via RNC.

LAS VEGAS — The incredible championship run of Valentina Shevchenko came to a stunning end at 4:34 of the fourth round on Saturday when she tapped to a rear ...

And she did it with a submission in the UFC 285 co-main event.

Grasso told Rogan that she had worked on timing taking the back following a spinning back kick and saw the move unfolding. "I feel like I'm dreaming," a jubilant Grasso told Joe Rogan in the Octagon. With the fourth-round submission victory, Grasso became the first Mexican woman to become a UFC champ.

Alexa Grasso shocked the world by submitting Valentina Shevchenko in the fourth round of a closely contested title fight at UFC 285.

Grasso indicated the finish was no accident. Then came the moment in Round 4. Who knew that also applied to the champion?

Alexa Grasso shocked the world at UFC 286 on Saturday night, submitting seven-time defending flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko at the 4:34 mark of the ...

In the fourth, however, she started to defend the takedown better and maintain her desired range. The UFC had waited a long time to crown its first Mexican-born champion. Her boxing combinations continued to find a home throughout, although she struggled to stay on her feet in the second and third rounds. Shevchenko varied her attack on the feet, picking at Grasso's legs and body, and converted four of her six takedown attempts. Shevchenko fought the submission for several moments, before eventually tapping to the choke. She did so as a 6-to-1 underdog and joined flyweight champion [Brandon Moreno](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3027545/brandon-moreno) and interim featherweight champion [Yair Rodriguez](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3155420/yair-rodriguez) as new Mexican champions this year.

LAS VEGAS — The incredible championship run of Valentina Shevchenko came to a stunning end at 4:34 of the fourth round on Saturday when she tapped to a rear ...

Valentina Shevchenko's nine-fight UFC winning streak at women's flyweight was the longest active streak in the division. But no more.

She worked hard to get to that position... Rogan said the earlier moments Grasso had served as a “wake-up call” for the champion, who made the necessary adjustments. With the round coming to a close though there was little threat for Shevchenko as the fight went to a fourth round and the champion started to regain control of the fight. “I don’t like the stand-up. Shevchenko responded to that early adversity by easily securing a takedown to open the second round, transitioning to a crucifix but Grasso was able to later get back to her feet. Grasso clipped Shevchenko with a right hand early and was troubling the champion with her speed and ability to cover plenty of distance.

Alexa Grasso shocked the world by submitting Valentina Shevchenko in the fourth round of a closely contested title fight at UFC 285.

Esteban Ribovics unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-285-jon-jones-ciryl-gane-heavyweight-title-shevchenko-grasso-play-by-play-live-results) Da’Mon Blackshear unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-285-jon-jones-ciryl-gane-heavyweight-title-shevchenko-grasso-play-by-play-live-results) [Loik Radzhabov def. Jessica Penne via submission (armbar) – Round 2, 2:14.](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/ufc-285-video-tabatha-ricci-taps-jessica-penne-start-baby-shark-era) [Farid Basharat def. Song Kenan via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 4:22.](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/ufc-285-ian-garry-tko-win-conor-mcgregor-celebration) [Cameron Saaiman def. Mana Martinez via unanimous decision (29-26, 28-27, 28-28)](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-285-jon-jones-ciryl-gane-heavyweight-title-shevchenko-grasso-play-by-play-live-results) [Tabatha Ricci def. Trevin Jones via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/ufc-285-results-cody-garbrandt-practices-patience-in-unanimous-decision-win-over-trevin-jones) [Dricus Du Plessis def. Julian Marquez via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 4:12.](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/ufc-285-video-marc-andre-barriault-vs-julian-marquez-tko) [Ian Machado Garry def. Derek Brunson via TKO (corner stoppage) – Round 2, 4:59.](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/ufc-285-results-derek-brunson-vs-dricus-du-plessis-towel-throw-ko) [Amanda Ribas def. Viviane Araujo via unanimous decision (29-27, 30-26, 30-27).](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-285-jon-jones-ciryl-gane-heavyweight-title-shevchenko-grasso-play-by-play-live-results) [Marc-Andre Barriault def. Jamie Pickett via submission (arm-triangle) – Round 1, 2:54](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/ufc-285-results-bo-nickal-vs-jamie-pickett-debut-ncaa-wrestling) [Cody Garbrandt def. Jalin Turner via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27).](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-285-jon-jones-ciryl-gane-heavyweight-title-shevchenko-grasso-play-by-play-live-results) [Bo Nickal def. Geoff Neal via submission (standing rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 4:17.](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/ufc-285-results-shavkat-rakhmonov-vs-geoff-neal-submission) [Mateusz Gamrot def.

And she did it with a submission in the UFC 285 co-main event.

Shevchenko added two more takedowns in the third round and was putting together some crisp jabs early in the fourth. "I feel like I'm dreaming," a jubilant Grasso told Joe Rogan in the Octagon. After Grasso had success with her hands in the first round, Shevchenko shrewdly slowed down the action with a pair of takedowns in the second round.

“Definitely an immediate rematch, because I know I was winning the fight,” Shevchenko told Joe Rogan during her in-cage post-fight interview. Grasso (16-3 MMA, ...

Shevchenko does see a positive side to the loss. “Every one trains hard, and you do whatever you have to do to win the fight in any situation,” Shevchenko said. This is part of the game. [was dethroned on Saturday night](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/ufc-285-results-alexa-grasso-submits-valentina-shevchenko-rear-naked-choke) in likely the biggest upset of 2023. Grasso (16-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) took Shevchenko’s back and submitted her after she failed on a spinning attack in the fourth round. “You’re winning the fight all rounds, no doubt, and a stupid situation can change the whole game.

Valentina Shevchenko suffered a stunning loss to Alexa Grasso at UFC 285 before Jon Jones defeated Ciryl Gane in the main event Saturday night.

[Jones](https://clutchpoints.com/ufc-285-news-jon-jones-boldly-calls-out-stipe-miocic-to-be-his-next-opponent-after-dismantling-ciryl-gane) was the favorite before beating Gane to close out UFC 285. [Valentina Shevchenko](https://clutchpoints.com/ufc-285-news-twitter-blows-up-after-alexa-grasso-stuns-valentina-shevchenko-via-submission) suffered a stunning loss to Alexa Grasso in the UFC women’s flyweight title match. Shevchenko dropped the 125-pound title to Grasso when she was submitted in the fourth round. Nunes is the company’s top-ranked pound-for-pound women’s fighter. Congratulations to Alexa, I know that I’m stronger, and if not for the spinning kick, it would be a different result.” Shevchenko tapped out and Grasso won by submission.

Alexa Grasso became the third Mexican UFC champion of 2023 on Saturday after completing a massive upset against Valentina Shevchenko.

This is part of the game. Grasso took advantage of the mistake. "This is what happens in mixed martial arts," Shevchenko said.

The new UFC women's flyweight champion is OK with fighting Shevchenko in a rematch after she dethroned her Saturday in the UFC 285 co-main event. Grasso (16-3 ...

It happened in the (Joanne Wood fight), and I knew that I was able and easier to get the back on that moment, so I was just waiting for the opportunity.” You would never get to the UFC. “We knew that she was going to spin, and it was easier to take the back from that position, so I was just waiting for that moment,” Grasso said. Shevchenko was one of the longest reigning champions in the UFC. “Of course we can do this again.” The new UFC women’s flyweight champion is OK with fighting Shevchenko in a rematch after she dethroned her Saturday in the UFC 285 co-main event.