Valentina Shevchenko’s shocking loss to Alexa Grasso at UFC 285 has been the talk of the MMA world. The fight began as a back-and-forth affair, but in the fourth round, Shevchenko missed a spinning back kick which allowed Grasso to jump on her back and secure a rear-naked choke to become the new UFC women’s flyweight champion.
The upset shocked the MMA community and has sparked debate on whether Shevchenko should receive an immediate rematch. In a recent episode of the ‘Spinning Back Clique’ podcast, the panel discussed the fight and the potential rematch.
The panel of Brian “Goze” Garcia, Farah Hannoun, and Dan Tom were all in agreement that Shevchenko should get a rematch. They noted that Shevchenko had been the dominant force in the flyweight division, having won nine of her last ten fights, and that her mistake in the fourth round was not the only factor in her loss to Grasso.
The panel also argued that a rematch would be beneficial for both fighters. Shevchenko would have the chance to prove that the loss was a one-off mistake, while Grasso could cement her status as champion by defeating Shevchenko again.
No matter what happens, the fight between Shevchenko and Grasso was one of the most exciting moments in UFC history and has set the stage for an even bigger fight if the two are to face off again. With the MMA world awaiting a possible rematch, only time will tell if Shevchenko can reclaim the belt or if Grasso can hold onto her title.
