Days After Her Controversial Loss to Alexa Grasso, Valentina Shevchenko Drops a Major Update on Her First Round Injury During UFC Noche

The highly anticipated rematch between UFC women’s flyweights Valentina Shevchenko and Alexa Grasso at UFC Fight Night 227 delivered an outcome that left fans and pundits surprised. The former champ and the current champ engaged in a fierce battle, culminating in a split-draw decision. This result allowed Grasso to maintain her hold on to the flyweight belt – the same title that she had previously earned by defeating ‘Bullet’ in their first outing.

Shortly after the bout, ‘Bullet’ offered an explanation for her performance against Grasso. Turns out she was suffering throughout her flyweight title clash due to a serious injury to her thumb in the first round. Now, she’s taken to social media to elaborate on her injury and provide her fans with updates on recovery.

Valentina Shevchenko drops major update on her UFC Noche injury

The prospect of witnessing an epic trilogy between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko may have to be put on hold. In a recent Instagram post on Tuesday, the former UFC women’s flyweight champion revealed that she is facing surgery for a fractured right thumb. Her team estimates that her recovery will span at least three months before she can resume full-contact training.

What’s more – taking to her Twitter handle, she tweeted out this update for her fans:

‘Bullet’, boasting a record of 23-4-1, holds a place as one of the most accomplished women’s fighters in MMA history. Her remarkable career includes seven successful title defenses at flyweight, a streak that stands as the longest consecutive run in UFC women’s history. The 35-year-old had been on a nine-fight winning streak before her encounter with Grasso six months ago.

How it unfolded: Valentina Shevchenko reveals the narrative behind her loss to Grasso

Recently, eminent MMA journalist Aaron Bronsteter provided insight into Valentina Shevchenko’s challenging experience. In a backstage interview during Noche UFC, Shevchenko disclosed that she had suffered an injury in the first round of her recent bout.

She explained, “I did everything! It doesn’t matter. I broke my finger in the first round – my thumb, and now it’s like I cannot move it, and I felt it through a whole round.”

Moreover, despite the excruciating pain from her broken thumb, ‘Bullet’ made a courageous decision. She revealed, “I felt like if I stopped the fight, I cannot continue, then all fans would be frustrated a little bit because they want to watch the fight. This fight should continue.”

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Shevchenko chose to fight on, driven by her commitment to the sport and the fans. She didn’t want to deprive the audience of the thrilling bout they had come to witness. This unwavering dedication is a testament to the heart of a true fighter.

As Shevchenko embarks on her path to recovery, the MMA world eagerly awaits her return to the octagon. Her story of battling through adversity serves as an inspiration to fighters and fans alike. It reminds us all of the indomitable spirit that defines the world of MMA. So, what do you make of this revelation by ‘Bullet’? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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