UFC 322 Co-Main Event: Zhang Weili’s Flyweight Gamble Falls Short Vs. Valentina Shevchenko

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UFC 322 Co-Main Event: Zhang Weili’s Flyweight Gamble Falls Short Vs. Valentina Shevchenko

Shevchenko shut down Zhang from the opening kicks, dropping her with a knee and repeatedly grounding her with clean entries. Zhang, who vacated her 115-lb title to chase two-division glory while Mackenzie Dern claimed the strawweight belt, struggled for range and momentum. Shevchenko’s top control, clinch pressure, and steady counters earned a dominant 50-45 sweep, halting Zhang’s championship ambitions.

By Adarsh Ojha

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