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Shevchenko Edges to Betting Favorite Over Zhang Ahead of UFC 322 Women’s Superfight

Zhang Weili vacated the strawweight crown to pursue dual-champ status, raising the stakes for Valentina Shevchenko’s flyweight title defense.

Overview

  • The co-main event is scheduled for Nov. 15 at Madison Square Garden with Valentina Shevchenko defending the flyweight title against former strawweight champion Zhang Weili.
  • DraftKings now lists Shevchenko at -130 and Zhang at +110 after opening odds favored Zhang, signaling sustained betting support for the champion.
  • Prop markets expect a full five rounds, with over 4.5 and the fight going the distance priced as strong favorites across major sportsbooks.
  • Matchup data shows slight advantages for Shevchenko in reach, defensive metrics, and takedown accuracy, while Zhang posts higher significant strikes landed per minute.
  • Beyond UFC 322, undefeated prospect Mim Grubb moved to 3-0 with a submission at Brave 100 and said she wants to show women’s MMA can match men’s for excitement.