Controversial Draw Sets Up Grasso vs. Shevchenko Trilogy at UFC 306

The flyweight title fight between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko ended in a split draw, prompting an investigation into judge Mike Bell's scoring.

• Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko's second fight ended in a split decision draw, with judges scoring it 48-47, 47-48, and 47-47.
• Judge Mike Bell's controversial 10-8 score for Grasso in the final round sparked outrage and led to an investigation by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
• UFC President Dana White criticized the judging and called for the highest standards in title fights due to their significant stakes.
• Valentina Shevchenko expressed her frustration with the scoring, suggesting it was influenced by the event's timing on Mexican Independence Day.
• The trilogy fight between Grasso and Shevchenko is set for UFC 306 on September 14, 2024, with Grasso entering as the slight betting favorite.

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