“He Just F***ed Up…”: UFC CEO Dana White Asserts That a Flyweight Title Rematch Between Valentina Shevchenko and Alexa Grasso Is “The Right Thing to Do”

UFC Noche brought along some major upsets in the fight game. Moreover, the event has been mired in controversy ever since the headliner flyweight title clash between UFC women’s flyweights Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko was declared a split draw by the judges. This decision has culminated in the current Mexican flyweight champ retaining her title – while ‘Bullet’ remains devastated over her missed title-winning shot.

Now, throwing himself into the mix, UFC’s CEO Dana White has finally broken his silence on the controversy surrounding this event. During a recent press conference, the UFC head honcho took his time to clear the air around this incident. What’s more – he also hints at a potential rematch between ‘Bullet’ and Grasso. So, what’s the UFC head honcho saying? Let’s hear it from the UFC top gun himself!

Dana White clears the air around UFC Noche’s flyweight title clash decision

Dana White is clearly dissatisfied with the judging in Noche UFC’s headliner bout. Though the UFC head honcho was on vacation at the time of the event – he still tuned in to watch the tantalizing rematch between Grasso and ‘Bullet’.

He didn’t mince his words when he expressed his disagreement with the judges’ scoring. “When I found out that one of the judges scored 10-8, I’m like, ‘This guy should be f****** investigated for this!’ This is the craziest s*** I’ve ever seen in my life,” he said during Tuesday’s Contender Series press conference.

He went on to highlight his concern around such decisions, stating, “There’s a seminar tomorrow with the [Nevada] Athletic Commission on 10-8s. So, hopefully, they can get this cleared up. Especially when at times, there’s so much at stake in a title fight.”

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What’s more – he cleared the air around Mike Bell, the now-famous judge whose decision led to the split draw. Voicing his opinions about Bell, he revealed, “They’ve assured me that this guy[Mike Bell] isn’t a bad guy. He just f***ed up and made a mistake. It’s unfortunate. And there’s no way in hell [that] that was a 10-8 round.”

White drops a major hint on Grasso vs. Shevchenko rematch

While addressing the media, Dana White made it abundantly clear that he firmly believes a rematch between Valentina Shevchenko and Alexa Grasso is the most logical course of action. White was aware that Valentina might require surgery due to injuries sustained during the fight, which could potentially impact her readiness for a rematch.

Nevertheless, White’s stance remained unwavering—he insisted on the necessity of a rematch. He asserted, “They have to rematch. We will rematch them. It’s the right thing to do. It’s a fight that needs to happen.”

On the other hand, as per reports from ‘Bullet’s camp, she’s going to undergo surgery for her ‘comminuted fracture.’ This may very well keep her out of full-contact sparring for at least three months. Yet, White’s insistence on a rematch underscores his commitment to delivering the best possible fights to the fans and ensuring that championship bouts are decided conclusively in the Octagon. Likewise, his determination to rectify the controversy surrounding the initial decision exemplifies his dedication to the sport’s integrity.

In summary, Dana White’s comments reflect his passion for the sport. His words underscore his unwavering pursuit of fairness in judging. Moreover, his commitment to providing fighters with the opportunities they deserve shines through his words. What do you make of the UFC head honcho’s remarks? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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