Valentina Shevchenko sustains broken thumb in controversial split draw against Alexa Grasso at Noche UFC
Key points:
- Valentina Shevchenko sustained a broken thumb in her rematch against Alexa Grasso at Noche UFC
- Shevchenko will undergo surgery to repair the thumb
- The fight resulted in a split draw with controversy surrounding the judges' scorecards
Valentina Shevchenko, former flyweight champion, is set to undergo surgery on a broken thumb she suffered in her rematch against Alexa Grasso at Noche UFC. Despite the injury, Shevchenko fought to a split draw with Grasso, narrowly missing out on reclaiming the title. Shevchenko’s recovery time is estimated to be around three months after surgery. While Shevchenko considers her next move, a trilogy fight with Grasso remains a possibility once she is healthy. The UFC has yet to make any decisions regarding the flyweight title, but Shevchenko’s absence may pave the way for other contenders to challenge for the belt.
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