One of the most-awaited battles is all set to get underway at the UFC 285. Valentina Shevchenko will take on Alexa Grasso in the Co-Main event. Both fighters will enter the octagon to exchange fists under the Women Flyweight Division. The UFC bloody elbow picks are updated online as these top fighters enter an important fight in their career. The Main Event will take place between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane. This is going to be a tight battle as both fighters have dropped only three fights in total. The event will be streamed online with the UFC Fight Pass and can be watched on live on ESPN+
UFC 285: Valentina Shevchenko vs Alexa Grasso Betting Information
| Date: |
Saturday, March 4, 2023 |
| Time: |
10:00 PM ET |
| Location: |
T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| TV Coverage: |
ESPN+ |
UFC 285: Valentina Shevchenko vs Alexa Grasso Odds
| Fighter |
ML |
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| Shevchenko |
-900 |
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| Grasso |
+600 |
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Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko is coming into this fight with a 23-3-0 record. Known as “Bullet” in the ring, Shevchenko is one of the top fighters under the UFC banner and she is a dangerous opponent. The major advantage for Shevchenko is her counter striking potential. She is an efficient fighter and has excellent striking skills. When it comes to defense, she is great in prevent opponents. Shevchenko came off major victories against Taila Santos, Holly Holm, Julliana Pena, and Jonna Jedrzejczyk. Shevchenko is great in maintaining distance and she is no doubt one of the best strikers.
Grasso
Alexa Grasso is coming into this fight with a 15-3-0 record. Grasso is known for playing her opponents well and striking at distance. Grasso is also known for standing her ground when required. Grasso’s fighting resume has been pretty strong and she has come up with some key victories. Grasso defeated Viviane Araujo, Joanne Wood, Maycee Barber, Karolina Kowalkiewicz, Mizuki Inoue, and Rando Markos. However, she lost against Tatiana Suarez, Carla Esparza, and Felice Herrig. Grasso will need to work on their combinations to make it past Shevchenko.
Valentina Shevchenko vs Alexa Grasso Betting Numbers
|
Shevchenko |
Grasso |
| Record |
23-3-0 |
15-3-0 |
| Last Fight |
Win |
Win |
| Country |
Kyrgyzstan |
Mexico |
| Height |
5′ 5″ |
5′ 5″ |
| Weight |
125 lbs. |
125 lbs. |
| Reach |
66″ |
66″ |
| Win by KO/TKO |
35% |
27% |
| Submissions |
30% |
7% |
| Decisions |
35% |
67% |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute |
3.19 |
5.14 |
| Striking Accuracy |
52% |
44% |
| Striking Absorbed Per Minute |
1.90 |
4.02 |
| Striking Defense |
63% |
61% |
| Takedown Average |
2.53 |
0.44 |
| Takedown Accuracy |
64% |
57% |
| Takedown Defense |
70% |
64% |
| Submission Average |
0.4 |
0.6 |
Shevchenko vs Grasso Summary
Grasso is a talented fighter, young, and experienced. She can the skill to take out Shevchenko, but the latest UFC odds are leaning towards Valentina Shevchenko to win this fight. Shevchenko has the durability and she can adjust according to the situation. Shevchenko is the defending her title and she will do anything to extend her reign. Take Shevchenko to win this fight against Grasso.
