Overview
- All three judges scored the bout 50-45, reflecting Shevchenko’s sustained top control and repeated takedowns over five rounds.
- The victory ties the women’s record for UFC title defenses across reigns and matches Amanda Nunes with 10 championship-fight wins.
- The co-main event took place at Madison Square Garden in New York on Nov. 15 as part of the UFC 322 card.
- Zhang had vacated the strawweight belt to pursue two-division status at flyweight, but she struggled to deal with the size and grappling disparity.
- UFC CEO Dana White criticized Zhang’s performance at the post-fight presser, highlighting that the result underscored the importance of weight classes.