September 17, 2023 1: 04 am ET
Alexa Grasso defended her title against Valentina Shevchenko in Saturday’s Noche UFC rematch – but it wasn’t definitive.
After winning the women’s flyweight belt in a massive upset in March, Grasso (16-3-1 MMA, 8-3-1 UFC) saw in her first defense vs. Shevchenko (23-4-1 MMA, 12-3-1 UFC) end in a split draw in the headlining bout at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Check below for the top X/Twitter reactions to Grasso’s draw vs. Shevchenko at Noche UFC.
Luke Thomas
Already a lot more offensively intentionality from Shevchenko.
— Luke Thomas🏋️♀️ (@lthomasnews) September 17, 2023
Teddy Atlas
UFC, Shevchenko – Grasso, Cus D’Amato always said that the great ones in their twilight can sometimes bring it back for 1 night. #NocheUFC
— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) September 17, 2023
Yves Edwards
Grasso wins this fight and she becomes the new bar for WMMA IMO.
— The Thugjitsu Master (@thugjitsumaster) September 17, 2023
Andreas Hale
Good first round with the Shevchenko takedown likely sealing it for her. 10-9 Shevchenko. #NocheUFC
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) September 17, 2023
Jed Meshew II
Shevchenko looking more committed to real offense. Grasso with an excellent scramble but still a dangerous gamble. Fun round.
— Jed Meshew II (@JedKMeshew) September 17, 2023
Tommy Toe Hold
Holy shit Grasso just dropped Valentina.
— Tommy Toe Hold (@TommyToeHold) September 17, 2023
Mookie Alexander
Can’t remember Shevchenko ever being dropped before. And never hurt that badly. But a badly needed takedown for Valentina.
— Mookie Alexander (@mookiealexander) September 17, 2023
Cageside Press
Shots from Bullet from top. Grasso landing shorts shots as well from bottom.
Knees from Bullet. Grasso trying to get her legs up for subs. Bullet sees it and blocks.
BIG SHOTS FROM BULLET!!! NASTY UP KICK FROM GRASSO!!!! #NocheUFC
— Cageside Press (@Cagesidepress) September 17, 2023
Aaron Bronsteter
10-9 Grasso
19-19 heading into the 3rd.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) September 17, 2023
John Morgan
Big, big, big-fight feel inside T-Mobile Arena. That’s a Grasso round, and it’s tied up at 19-19 after round 2. #NocheUFC
— John Morgan (@JohnMorgan_MMA) September 17, 2023
Andreas Hale
Shevchenko swoops in for a takedown. Topside guillotine! She’s cranking and Alexa is fighting.
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) September 17, 2023
Kevin Iole
Alexa gets free b ut Shevchenko takes her back
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) September 17, 2023
Caposa
This fight is wayyy more dramatic than I was expecting holy fuck
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) September 17, 2023
Kevin Iole
Big round for Shevchenko who takes it 10-9. She’s up 29-28 on my card after three. Great fight so far. #NocheUFC
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) September 17, 2023
Matthew Wells
This is a fantastic back-and-forth championship fight. 29-28 Shevchenko after 3. #NocheUFC
— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) September 17, 2023
Belal Muhammad
This one’s hard to cheer for.. I like both I don’t want either one to lose
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) September 17, 2023
Yves Edwards
I want to see what Shevchenko’s legs loook like this round. Fatigue wise.
— The Thugjitsu Master (@thugjitsumaster) September 17, 2023
Andrea Hale
Grasso stuffs a takedown and rams knees into Shevchenko that were pretty clearly illegal. Grasso with a slam but Shevchenko pops right into her guard. They are back to their feet and Shevchenko lands an elbow as they separate.
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) September 17, 2023
Belal Muhammad
Ahhhhhh she got overly excited
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) September 17, 2023
Danny Segura
Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko should fight every four months. This is fantastic. #NocheUFC
— Danny Segura (@dannyseguratv) September 17, 2023
Aaron Bronsteter
I have it 38-38 heading into the final round, but it could very easily be 39-37 Shevchenko.
Grasso should approach the final round like she needs a finish.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) September 17, 2023
Demetrious Johnson
ahhh i feel i have it 3-1 shev
— Demetrious Johnson (@MightyMouse) September 17, 2023
Angela Hill
Female main events always deliver
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) September 17, 2023
Caposa
The dynamic has certainly changed on the feet. Shev is jabbing the hell out of her.
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) September 17, 2023
Kevin Iole
Shevchenko wins the boxing battle in first half of Round 5
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) September 17, 2023