Robert Whittaker: Valentina Shevchenko deserved to win against Alexa Grasso
Key points:
- Robert Whittaker believes Valentina Shevchenko should have won the fight against Alexa Grasso
- Whittaker praises Shevchenko's jab and overall performance
- Controversial 10-8 scorecard in favor of Grasso questioned by Whittaker
Robert Whittaker believes that Valentina Shevchenko should have won her flyweight title fight against Alexa Grasso. Whittaker scored the fight in favor of Shevchenko, but understood why the decision was a split draw. He praised Shevchenko’s jab and her ability to control the distance in the fight. However, he was surprised by judge Mike Bell’s 10-8 scorecard for Grasso in the final round, which ultimately cost Shevchenko the victory. Whittaker’s comments add to the ongoing discussion about the scoring system in MMA and the need for more consistency.
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