Erin Blanchfield Calls for Flyweight Title Shot After Grasso-Shevchenko Draw

Valentina Shevchenko challenged Alexa Grasso in a rematch for the UFC women’s flyweight title in the main event at Noche UFC on Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Grasso retained her title when the contest was ruled a split draw following 25 back-and-forth minutes.

Judge Mike Bell submitted a 10-8 fifth round in favor of the champ, a tally that Shevchenko blamed on the Mexican Independence Day “pressure.” Meanwhile, Grasso didn't seem too keen on a trilogy fight, although she said she would ultimately accept the UFC’s decision in regards to matchmaking.

UFC flyweight contender Erin Blanchfield also believes that the division needs some new blood. However, in case the trilogy takes place, “Cold Blooded” doesn’t mind proving herself one more time against French standout Manon Fiorot, who is trailing her in the UFC.com rankings.

“I feel like I definitely should be next,” Blanchfield said in an interview with The Schmo. “I feel like trilogies sometimes can clog up the divisions. And I think putting some new blood in for the title will be super helpful. But you know, I mean I know Manon’s right behind me, so if anything, I can beat her up too if they do a trilogy. But I wanna be next.”