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Why Valentina Shevchenko Might Not Get an Immediate Rematch

After a result that came as a shock to many, long-time, dominant champion, Valentina Shevchenko was choked out by the #6 ranked, Alexa Grasso at UFC 285. Closing as a -900 favourite, Shevchenko was gracious in defeat, however, called for an immediate in her post-fight speech with Joe Rogan. With a number of highly ranked contenders at 125lbs, we have to ponder whether Bullet will actually get the rematch or whether the UFC and Dana White will choose to go in a different direction.