Valentina Shevchenko robbed of UFC title in latest judging disaster

UFC fans have unleashed on social media over one judges absurd scorecard which robbed one fighter from claiming back the title.

Yet another judging disaster-class. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

The UFC world has been left up in arms once again following a judging disaster on Sunday afternoon.

Women’s flyweight champion Alexa Grasso put her title on the line against Valentina Shevchenko.

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The fight went the distance with both fighters left looking a little worse for wear following a five-round epic.

But as we’ve seen far too often throughout the history of the UFC, the judges scorecards left those watching on in sheer disbelief.

As Grasso and Shevchenko stood in the middle of the Octagon waiting for the scores to be read out, the challenger’s face said it all after a split draw (48-47, 47-48, 47-47) was announced.

Once the judges scorecards were shown it became even more absurd with one judge giving Grasso the final round 10-8 despite Shevchenko owning the majority of the round.

The 35-year-old Shevchenko couldn’t hide her displeasure after the announcement as she spoke with Daniel Cormier.

“I think it really was 3-2 on my side, but I think judges felt a little bit of pressure because it was Mexican Independence Day,”

“In a fair fight, in a fair competition, victory would be mine.”

Yet another judging disaster-class. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

The UFC world came together as one to condemn the outcome with many calling out Mike Bell and demanding answers as to how his final round score came to be.

Sherdog wrote: “Mike Bell giving Round 5 a 10-8 is wild.”

BloodyElbow wrote: “A 10-8 round 5????? From Mike Bell? What in the hell is that. Maybe his handwriting just sucks.”

Joshua Bell wrote: “No way that was a 10-8 last round. Submission was never really threat.”

Shevchenko won that fight! UFC judges screwed her in Nunes 2 and tonight #UFCFightNight

— Brad (@Bra9D) September 17, 2023

Mike Bell gave Grasso a 10-8 round 5… had it been a 10-9 Shevchenko wins the title. How in the world was round 5 a 10-8?!? #NocheUFC

— Ian Parker (@IanParkerMMA) September 17, 2023

More UFC judge malpractice. Shevchenko got screwed. Can’t go 10-8 Grasso in the 5th if you didn’t do the same for Valentina when she had Grasso nearly choked out for 2 mins in the 3rd.

— Cousin Sal (@TheCousinSal) September 17, 2023

Ok 10-8 round 5 is outrageous ..get him Cruz I’m letting u off the leash

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) September 17, 2023

Dear Mike Bell, quit your job! #UFCNoche

— Marion Reneau (@BelizeanBruiser) September 17, 2023

UFC Noche Fight Night results

Alexa Grasso draw with Valentina Shevchenko (48-47, 47-48, 47-47)

Jack Della Maddalena def. Kevin Holland via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Raul Rosas Jr. def. Terrence Mitchell via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 0:54

Daniel Zellhuber def. Christos Giagos via submission (anaconda choke) – Round 2, 3:26

Kyle Nelson def. Fernando Padilla via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Loopy Godinez def. Elise Reed via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 3:38

Roman Kopylov def. Josh Fremd via TKO (body punch) – Round 2, 4:44

Edgar Chairez vs. Daniel Lacerda declared no contest (referee stoppage overturned) – Round 1, 3:47

Tracy Cortez def. Jasmine Jasudavicius via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Charlie Campbell def. Alex Reyes via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 3:38

Josefine Knutsson def. Marnic Mann via unanimous decision (30-24, 30-25, 30-27)