Alexa Grasso: 'I Was Waiting For Perfect Opportunity' To Take Valentina Shevchenko's Back | UFC 285

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New #UFC flyweight champion Alexa Grasso talks about her shocking upset win over Valentina Shevchenko at #UFC285, a potential rematch with Shevchenko, and what it means to be the third Mexican-born UFC champion.
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  • @leonardodanielcallejasalta4732
    @leonardodanielcallejasalta4732 Жыл бұрын

    Orgullo Mexicano 🇲🇽Viva México 🇲🇽 Viva Alexa Grasso🇲🇽🥇🏆 Perros!🇲🇽

  • @boclips3459
    @boclips3459 Жыл бұрын

    Mexico now has 3 champions in the UFC. Congratulations to them all, Yair has to unify his belt to be 100% legit.

  • @heezmagnif
    @heezmagnif Жыл бұрын

    Speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese, very poised on the microphone and camera ready face, she could be a very bankable and popular champion for the UFC

  • @Wolflynx07
    @Wolflynx07 Жыл бұрын

    Great fighter. Great ground defense. Great standup. Beautiful face. Beautiful personality. Lovely voice. Just need work in take down defense.

  • @irvingsantillan9348
    @irvingsantillan9348 Жыл бұрын

    3 Mexican champions??? That’s insane! So thankful for those athletes to giving our country a more positive way.🇲🇽🇲🇽

  • @vitalis
    @vitalis Жыл бұрын

    When the Mexican reporter asked what she thought about opening doors to future female Mexican fighters what I liked is that she didn't specifically say females but athletes.

  • @wjbt3

    @wjbt3

    Жыл бұрын

    There's a cool ass after fight interview. I think it's with Laura Sanko. Moreno came and propped her up

  • @zjz19900621
    @zjz19900621 Жыл бұрын

    Her personality and the massive mexican fan base. Wow, a star is born.

  • @edwardelric5491
    @edwardelric5491 Жыл бұрын

    Her hands are very fluid and fairly fast when she throw combinations. Great win. Now it's Yair rodrigues turn to show us what he got.

  • @stephenkinq5425

    @stephenkinq5425

    Жыл бұрын

    Mereno Champ as well.

  • @jaime3465

    @jaime3465

    Жыл бұрын

    Gringo Papi stand up champ. Mexicans takin over

  • @alcottdevalte7440

    @alcottdevalte7440

    Жыл бұрын

    Not fast hands but overall good timing and not worried about getting hit, which leads to her extending and then ability moving back again.

  • @ateam505
    @ateam505 Жыл бұрын

    Wow. She is going to be an excellent champion. Besides being great at her craft and just beating the most dominant champion in her weight class, she has an amazing personality, she’s great at press conferences and interviews, and speaks at least three languages.

  • @_ErickRangel

    @_ErickRangel

    Жыл бұрын

    What’s the third language? I know she speaks English and Spanish but didn’t know she spoke a third. Pretty incredible.

  • @cheetoguy99

    @cheetoguy99

    Жыл бұрын

    @@_ErickRangel Portuguese. They ask her something in that af 10:49

  • @lowlowseesee

    @lowlowseesee

    Жыл бұрын

    the only problem is that the division is catching up on skill and she likely wont be champion for long

  • @_ErickRangel

    @_ErickRangel

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cheetoguy99 you da man!

  • @Hathur
    @Hathur Жыл бұрын

    Was really impressed by her and that her win wasn't just a lucky takedown. She stood her own throughout the fight, was basically evenly matched the entire fight and took advantage of an error. It speaks well to her ability to defend her title.

  • @seanjenkins331
    @seanjenkins331 Жыл бұрын

    Let's get one thing straight, Valentina was not dominating this fights. Grasso was out striking her off the ground all night. Valentina had to take her to the mat but didn't hurt her. Grasso WON this match. She wasn't lucky

  • @N1CH0LAS007
    @N1CH0LAS007 Жыл бұрын

    Alexa play - WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS 🏆

  • @haze42082
    @haze42082 Жыл бұрын

    What a boxer, that was great to watch. This was the best fight of the night. She has a great team behind her. That was planned and executed robotically.

  • @FinalDestinationDeepspace
    @FinalDestinationDeepspace Жыл бұрын

    Wow ..I did not think she was Gonna win at all. .. Very very impressive win . Congratulations to a new champion . 👏

  • @ylnodnaenoeht

    @ylnodnaenoeht

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too. She deserves it. Time for a new Champ 🏆

  • @robertvirnig638

    @robertvirnig638

    Жыл бұрын

    I thought Valentina might be dethroned by a physically stronger fighter considering her only recent losses to Amanda, but she is so good technically that I didn't foresee a fighter simply outsmarting her. Kudos to Alexa for her research and successfully putting it to use, not only for her final winning move but her southpaw fighting that had her matching Valentina in the standup game.

  • @sscbls2235

    @sscbls2235

    Жыл бұрын

    She is a technical fighter , one of the best strikers she is actually trained in real boxing her foot work is phenomenal not like MMA boxing and she is dominant in her bjj shows how much you know of the sport

  • @ramonchapa5681
    @ramonchapa5681 Жыл бұрын

    God she so beautiful 😍

  • @TheOutlawBennyAnders
    @TheOutlawBennyAnders Жыл бұрын

    "Congratulations to Alexa Grasso on her impressive victory in the octagon! Her determination and skill have brought pride to Mexico and the MMA community. ¡Felicidades, Alexa y México! #AlexaGrasso #Mexico #MMA"

  • @ylnodnaenoeht
    @ylnodnaenoeht Жыл бұрын

    Yo soy fanática de Valentina, pero usted, es una Campeona, Felicidades!! Viva Mejico !!

  • @Xoparra18

    @Xoparra18

    Жыл бұрын

    México ****

  • @tyronerodriguez7250
    @tyronerodriguez7250 Жыл бұрын

    im embarrased to say i bet against her but wow she totally surprised me. congrats to her.

  • @rogers6168
    @rogers6168 Жыл бұрын

    Remember watching her in Invicta. She has come a long way. Well deserved champion right there.

  • @skelleytor
    @skelleytor Жыл бұрын

    Best believe they’re running it back Valentina deserves it

  • @davidbrown7071
    @davidbrown7071 Жыл бұрын

    Congrats , been pulling for you for a long time!😊

  • @brizzy2dope
    @brizzy2dope Жыл бұрын

    I bet on you and you showed up. New fan.

  • @dennyroman7935
    @dennyroman7935 Жыл бұрын

    when i was in that cursfix i told my self i wont stop til i get out - english translation

  • @chaminduhimashan2326
    @chaminduhimashan2326 Жыл бұрын

    Bless you alexa.

  • @ciscogaspar07
    @ciscogaspar07 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Alexa keeps impressing! Her Portuguese is good!

  • @mig1017
    @mig1017 Жыл бұрын

    Great performance, great fighter, great person. Well done Alexa

  • @liesejunh
    @liesejunh Жыл бұрын

    I am so happy for Alexa. I’ve been following her since her invicta days and i knew she had something so subtly special. I couldn’t quite understand understand what it was given that she didnt really kick, no wrestling, and she had very little ko power. Good job Alexa.

  • @marcoseiji
    @marcoseiji Жыл бұрын

    Essa menina merece demais!!!

  • @Wyldout
    @Wyldout Жыл бұрын

    We have ourselves a new spy 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 congratulations champ

  • @MrZayJames
    @MrZayJames Жыл бұрын

    She did a great job. Dealing with many disadvantages and still proved herself highly capable.

  • @Edgemaster401
    @Edgemaster401 Жыл бұрын

    Viva Mexico! Alexa deserves the win. She works so hard and does the right things. Also, she is gorgeous!

  • @wishbone1490
    @wishbone1490 Жыл бұрын

    I would love to see her in an exhibition boxing match against a decent women's featherweight (126) opponent. If I was Eddie Hearn or Jake Paul I would sign her. ASAP

  • @hectorvergara3394
    @hectorvergara3394 Жыл бұрын

    New rule for the female fly weight champion she’s gotta speak a minimum of 3 languages 😂 Pero ya fuera de juegos que felicidad que Alexa ganó y todo su trabajo pago, llevo siguiendo su carrera desde Invicta FC y que gran orgullo para México 🥹😭🇲🇽🙌🏽

  • @mannythedj2023
    @mannythedj2023 Жыл бұрын

    BIEN HECHO 👊🏽🇲🇽👊🏽

  • @doughuynh58
    @doughuynh58 Жыл бұрын

    Happy for Alexa. I’ve been a fan for quite some time.

  • @mikeallenfpv
    @mikeallenfpv Жыл бұрын

    If you have been paying attention to this sweet killer, you are not surprised. So happy for Alexa

  • @alcottdevalte7440
    @alcottdevalte7440 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome that she won.

  • @dennetoregon
    @dennetoregon Жыл бұрын

    Mexican women are tough.

  • @e5toro7008
    @e5toro7008 Жыл бұрын

    🇲🇽 🏆 Grasso pega duro 👊 💥

  • @taqueroman91
    @taqueroman91 Жыл бұрын

    Mexico Mexico Mexico Ra! Ra! Ra!

  • @Tony_Ruiz95
    @Tony_Ruiz95 Жыл бұрын

    Mexicans speaking Portuguese! Love to see it !

  • @Reefuuego9872
    @Reefuuego9872 Жыл бұрын

    Me encata su personalidad..humilde y chula .. felicitaciones campeona 🇲🇽

  • @mauricecardinal6352
    @mauricecardinal6352 Жыл бұрын

    A great fighter indeed. Impressive.

  • @juniorbeckham2928
    @juniorbeckham2928 Жыл бұрын

    Man she busted my parlays but congrats

  • @jasonarias55

    @jasonarias55

    Жыл бұрын

    S a m e! I lost $2000 cuz of her but im proud for Alexa! She will be great champion! VIVA MEXICO 🇲🇽

  • @bhbluebird
    @bhbluebird Жыл бұрын

    Great job and preparation by Alexa and her team. The rematch is going to be fun.

  • @drah9955

    @drah9955

    Жыл бұрын

    Val has lost a step or two ... Her training does not involve running ... In the small classes, you don't last long

  • @douchebagout
    @douchebagout Жыл бұрын

    what an impressive young lady. historic victory

  • @Rammmseydd
    @Rammmseydd Жыл бұрын

    The belt is not going back to Valentina this woman will work harder to keep it

  • @julionava3599
    @julionava3599 Жыл бұрын

    Cant wait to see Alexa the Great!!! Again in the cage!!!

  • @Marcobian80

    @Marcobian80

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice New nickname for her since she doesn’t have one. This one might stick

  • @burntendz
    @burntendz Жыл бұрын

    Good fight she put it on the champ

  • @joseluisbisteni5003
    @joseluisbisteni5003 Жыл бұрын

    Whoa As a Mexican American I’m so proud of her excellent fighter , so beautiful, humble , speaking in 3 languages and of course she’s Mexican viva Mexico cabrones hahahahahha FELICIDADES EN HORA BUENA ALEXA

  • @guzzarworld
    @guzzarworld Жыл бұрын

    She’s walling to give Valentina a rematch, and she going to win again, knowing how to beat her easily.

  • @JorgeGuzman-jk3es
    @JorgeGuzman-jk3es Жыл бұрын

    Alexa bombaso grasso. 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽 🥊🥊🔥. ESO

  • @Mineo644
    @Mineo644 Жыл бұрын

    Very pretty woman

  • @dennyroman7935
    @dennyroman7935 Жыл бұрын

    2017 Topps chrome rc

  • @sunishotra9958
    @sunishotra9958 Жыл бұрын

    Her fighting style reminds me of Minotauro Nogueira (Big Nog) Especially her grappling she leads her opponents into a false sense of security, and when they drop their guard, she pounces almost like a crocodile that sneaks up on it's victims.

  • @samehahmed3434
    @samehahmed3434 Жыл бұрын

    Alexa I have a massive crush on you 😭

  • @geraldrodriguez1731
    @geraldrodriguez1731 Жыл бұрын

    I wish I could've watched it. You just beat my favorite fighter right now.

  • @Queeze101
    @Queeze101 Жыл бұрын

    Killing those nails! 🤍

  • @dennyroman7935
    @dennyroman7935 Жыл бұрын

    even in spanish reporters ask stupid ?s

  • @chucknasty419

    @chucknasty419

    Жыл бұрын

    Stupidity does not discriminate

  • @Karabo4344
    @Karabo4344 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations

  • @dennyroman7935
    @dennyroman7935 Жыл бұрын

    i lov accents

  • @shark4sk
    @shark4sk Жыл бұрын

    Congrats...Alexa..

  • @dionfrutos7997
    @dionfrutos7997 Жыл бұрын

    A fighter with foresight. From God.

  • @GQRS
    @GQRS Жыл бұрын

    🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽

  • @tpushup3230
    @tpushup3230 Жыл бұрын

    You and many others I am sure.

  • @dennyroman7935
    @dennyroman7935 Жыл бұрын

    1st

  • @dennyroman7935
    @dennyroman7935 Жыл бұрын

    no mames!!!

  • @geraldrodriguez1731
    @geraldrodriguez1731 Жыл бұрын

    Gina Carano was my favorite All time fighter. Viva la Raza

  • @chucknasty419
    @chucknasty419 Жыл бұрын

    I'm a huge fan of alexa but this win was a mistake on valentinas part the best way I can explain this is Chris weidmans famous Wheelkick....happy for Grasso but she will get annihilated in the rematch

  • @megaunknown400

    @megaunknown400

    Жыл бұрын

    she wasn't getting annihilated in this fight tho, valentina was getting out struck so she resorted to lay and pray tactics

  • @chucknasty419

    @chucknasty419

    Жыл бұрын

    @@megaunknown400 never said she was getting annihilated. I didn't even say grasso was doing bad. I said it was a mistake on valentinas part. Alexa switching stances threw off valentina. In the rematch alexa won't have that slight advantage and valentina will then annihilate her.

  • @usposse
    @usposse Жыл бұрын

    look at Nicks legs from the top of his tear drops on the thighs to wear his love handles are it is sunken his taper is messed up it ruins his sweep on his thighs is it just me or am I the only person seeing this !!! and the mid section is just too thick sorry not a pleasing physique to look at not like the other guys

  • @djt5782
    @djt5782 Жыл бұрын

    We finally have a pretty and feminine female champion...

  • @KahlessTheUnforgettable

    @KahlessTheUnforgettable

    Жыл бұрын

    Don’t sell yourself short sweetcheeks.

  • @bluejay9235
    @bluejay9235 Жыл бұрын

    Tatiana is licking her chops right now because she walked right through Grasso in the first round.

  • @N1CH0LAS007

    @N1CH0LAS007

    Жыл бұрын

    How many years ago...

  • @bluejay9235

    @bluejay9235

    Жыл бұрын

    @@N1CH0LAS007 Do you honestly think the rematch would go much differently?

  • @shmoit.v6853

    @shmoit.v6853

    Жыл бұрын

    Tatiana is going back to straw weight. What are you talking about lmao

  • @bluejay9235

    @bluejay9235

    Жыл бұрын

    @@shmoit.v6853 I'll bet she goes up again after tonight, who wouldn't want to be a double champ?

  • @TBE99

    @TBE99

    Жыл бұрын

    Overrated Valentina can crusher 🥫 lost in the easiest division in history. Told y’all she’s overrated asf. Well done Grasso exposed that can crusher weight bully panic wrester

  • @asifbilalasif387
    @asifbilalasif387 Жыл бұрын

    Not good

  • @frankthetank819
    @frankthetank819 Жыл бұрын

    Lucky you know Valentina was winning the whole fight Lmao grosso wasn’t good at all Valentina was destroying her the whole fight 🤣 Valentina will win the rematch easily

  • @Willbslaps

    @Willbslaps

    Жыл бұрын

    Must be a cracker.

  • @jag5014

    @jag5014

    Жыл бұрын

    Alexa won the 1st and was winning the 4th. She was frustrating Valentina and capitalized on her mistake.

  • @frankthetank819

    @frankthetank819

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jag5014 I agree ☝️ Valentina was winning the rest and she made a mistake and grosso capitalized like any other fighter would rematch will be interesting I see Valentina winning but you never know what happens in the ufc lol 😆

  • @zioniskris
    @zioniskris Жыл бұрын

    The Referee Fight cheated, when Valentina was hitting Alexa, the match was suddenly stopped by the Referee. Valentina had protested. There must be a rematch.

  • @jasongarcia7988
    @jasongarcia7988 Жыл бұрын

    Viva LA RAZA!

  • @zmitch88
    @zmitch88 Жыл бұрын

    How true. Great submission you earned through jui jitsu.

  • @Dmc841
    @Dmc841 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve been saying this girls a problem for some time now. However I thought this fight was too soon for her. I was wrong! I’m happy for her. Out with the old and in with the new 🩸

  • @MexicoTijuana741

    @MexicoTijuana741

    Жыл бұрын

    She has that rematch to worry about so she is not out of the woods yet.

  • @Willbslaps

    @Willbslaps

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@Ed she figured Valentina out all she ends to do is stuff her take downs next match and keep it on the feet. Easy w.

  • @MexicoTijuana741

    @MexicoTijuana741

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Willbslaps she really didn’t figure her out Valentina was just scared of her because she has a similar body like Nunes. Built tough and can handle punches and kicks. She didn’t really do anything fancy. I totally give Alexa the win 💯 . That type of win is not really a win but okay. A true win is out striking your opponent, like TKO, knockout. I’m almost positive Valentina will come back and beat her like Nunes beat Peña. Both Nunes and Peña have tough bodies built to take bangs! Other women get hit and they buckle easier. Valentina underestimated her. She has a tougher body. Valentina will have to focus on lifting weights to hit harder.

  • @zenpiranha9393
    @zenpiranha9393 Жыл бұрын

    It's Pena all over again, she'll lose the rematch then go back to gate keeper.

  • @adamblancas6850
    @adamblancas6850 Жыл бұрын

    And your proud of that?… what has this sport come to bruh the should me no RNC for title belt fights smh fake win

  • @Willbslaps

    @Willbslaps

    Жыл бұрын

    Learn to type English before commenting.

  • @mark3684
    @mark3684 Жыл бұрын

    Congrats. You’ll lose the rematch.

  • @dbar3221

    @dbar3221

    Жыл бұрын

    She won and she is the champ now. Let’s focus on the present; no need to be a poor looser; I mean an unhappy fan

  • @Willbslaps

    @Willbslaps

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you see that one trick pony Valentina get exposed.

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