After Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko duked it out for five rounds in a back-and-forth women’s flyweight title bout last year, the judges’ scorecards ruled a draw, with one judge scoring round five 10-8 in Grasso’s favor. The decision did not go down well with fans, and even UFC boss Dana White blasted the judge for the allegedly unwarranted 10-8 score. While Grasso retained her title, many fans felt Shevchenko was robbed.
As the division continues to move forward, Maycee Barber remains one of the most intriguing names in the flyweight division, especially now that she is set to return to fight Karine Silva on December 6, 2025, at UFC 323. Her return, after a lengthy absence and major health difficulties, including a backstage seizure, could push her right back into title cont

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