Alexa Grasso vs Valentina Shevchenko — Fight recap

Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko fought to a split decision draw over five rounds at UFC 295 on September 16, 2023, with referee Herb Dean officiating. Grasso landed 84 of 203 significant strikes (41%) and scored a crucial knockdown while controlling the fight for 2:39, though she managed only one successful takedown of two attempts.

Shevchenko countered with superior grappling, landing four of seven takedowns (57%) and accumulating 8:37 of control time while posting 80 of 179 significant strikes at 44% accuracy, notably landing all 13 leg strikes attempted. The striking volume favored Grasso slightly, but Shevchenko's wrestling dominance and control time suggested a competitive edge on the scorecards that split the judges' verdicts.

The draw left the flyweight title picture in limbo, setting up immediate trilogy discussions between the two elite competitors.