Valentina Shevchenko Lost Alexa Grasso in it UFC 285 The Mexican is the new flyweight title champion. In a five-round fight, the fighter from Kyrgyzstan and the Peruvian representative also lost to the Mexican in a tough fight, with ‘Bullet’ always being the favorite from the start to keep her belt but a mistake that cost her dearly in the fight.
The first round started with Alexa Grasso much better in the fight, landing more punches in a fight that was almost standing for the first five minutes, while Valentina showed good stamina to avoid giving in to her opponent. In the second round, Valentina completely dominated the Mexican, taking the fight by floor and pound and prevailing in it.
By the third round, both fighters had their moments, but once again Valentina was able to bring the fight to the ground. Going to the fourth round was something new in the career of Alexa Grasso, who always finished off her rivals.
The fourth round will be the last. Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko kept the fight on their feet and it was a rude mistake by “Bullet” that led her to defeat, as she tried to perform a roundhouse kick, the Mexican grabbed her with her back and served with a cut. In this way, Grasso is the first Mexican champion in the UFC.
Valentina Shevchenko vs. Alexa Grasso: Tables
- Fight Pass Preliminaries: 17:15 (Mexico), 18:15 (Peru), 20:15 (Argentina).
- Introductions: 7:00 PM (Mexico), 8:00 PM (Peru) and 10:00 PM (Argentina).
- Main bulletin board: 21:00 (Mexico), 22:00 (Peru), 0:00 (Argentina).
- Jones vs. I won: 23:15 (Mexico), 00:15 (Peru), 2:15 (Argentina).
Valentina Shevchenko vs. Alexa Grasso: Channels
- Argentina: FOX Sports and UFC Fight Pass.
- Peru: STAR Plus and UFC Fight Pass
- Spain: Eurosport, STAR Plus and UFC Fight Pass.
- Rest of Latin America: STAR Plus and UFC Fight Pass.
In a match preview, Alexa Grasso announced that she would be hunting for the title at any cost. “Making history isn’t easy. I’ve worked through everything, absolutely everything needed to achieve victory.”
Also on the billboard will be an Argentine representative, with the undefeated Esteban Ribović debuting, and a Brazilian, with Vivian Araujo and Amanda Ribas facing off. Also, the fight between Tabatha Ricci vs. Jessica Bean.
Of course, the most anticipated fight of the night will be superstar Jon Jones, who will return to the cage to face Frenchman Cyril Jean. After more than 3 years away from the top mixed martial arts company, Jones is back to try and maintain his undefeated status in the UFC and will face tough opponent like Gane who comes with an 11-1 record, his only loss to former champ Francis Ngannou.
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