Alexa Grasso: Valentina Shevchenko Deserves Immediate Rematch After Title Upset | UFC 285

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UFC 285 winner Alexa Grasso spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters post-fight after her upset of Valentina Shevchenko to claim the women's flyweight title on Saturday in Las Vegas.
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  • @wilykat
    @wilykat Жыл бұрын

    She respects Valentina enough to give her an immediate rematch. Hats off to her. Valentina didn't respect her tenacity and ability enough so she suffered the consequences. We'll see if Val can rebound from this loss.

  • @peacethroughstrength172

    @peacethroughstrength172

    Жыл бұрын

    Seeing how AG is savy enough to make an in fight adjustment to stuff takedowns and just always working, the rematch will be even tougher for VS. Itll be hard for her to make changes, she is who she is and its been fabulous but at some pt someone will negate it. AG has never fought in southpaw, showcased at the ceremoniall weigh in, always traditional Orthodox and it gave and will continue to stifle VSs offense. AG is alot stronger and tougher than she looks and carries herself lol. She just beat a solid VS straight up. Having the skill but also balls to close that gap and take her back was amazing. Most women step back to avoid it and AG had also up until then, not a mistake by VS but rather a damn good fighter in AG taking advantage of a potential opportunity. Good fight though!

  • @Wolflynx07
    @Wolflynx07 Жыл бұрын

    Adorable. Humble. Beautiful. Intelligent. And can beat ya up.

  • @harveydent5334
    @harveydent5334 Жыл бұрын

    She's so pretty/beautiful, sounds so cute. Kudos mama

  • @Dehmitz
    @Dehmitz Жыл бұрын

    12:18 "When did you learn Portuguese?" Overachiever. 😅

  • @michaelanese
    @michaelanese Жыл бұрын

    massive Valentina fan but congrats to Grasso she saw the chance and took it well done 👏

  • @Jesus_Strong
    @Jesus_Strong Жыл бұрын

    Alexa is such a very nice humble woman and deserves every moment of this, she really proved to the world that she the real deal. Also a Valentina fan but that one mistake costed her the belt. She will be back ready for that rematch.

  • @nvus1135

    @nvus1135

    Жыл бұрын

    It speaks a lot to how dangerous a person really is when they come across as an Angel and so sweet and timid under these circumstances. People need to recognize that for Mexicans respect is above all else , Thier calmness and focus is deadly , don't sleep on Mexican fighters just cause they are respectful don't mean that there timid or weak,it's the calm before the storm.

  • @Jesus_Strong

    @Jesus_Strong

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nvus1135 thst is very true indeed, I’m Mexican myself but anyone from any race or walk of life can be dangerous.

  • @nvus1135

    @nvus1135

    Жыл бұрын

    For sure Mexicans don't own "DANGEROUS" ... People we're disregarding Grasso as a creditable threat bc of her calm almost to nice demeanor. This demeanor is characteristic is what most Mexican fighters have and bc of it their opponents and fans tend to undermine them as not being a serious threat ...But time after time they triumph with Thier hands raised after the fight while still being humble and respectful.. That's a very dangerous person that can hold composure under that type of pressure... Wouldn't you agree?

  • @Jesus_Strong

    @Jesus_Strong

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nvus1135 I agree indeed. I think us a Mexicans have more than what people think, and it’s being shown time and time again and will continue to do so moving forward, that’s 3 Mexican champs now, we are now on top ahead of the former 3 Nigerian born champs, now down to zero.

  • @clightning9703

    @clightning9703

    Жыл бұрын

    it wasn't a "mistake"... Val always does that, it's just Grasso had the smarts to capitalize on her turnaround.. nobody has ever done that

  • @tedli5314
    @tedli5314 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! She is so Beautiful, knows how to fight, so humble, we really need a champion like her.

  • @octavio3200
    @octavio3200 Жыл бұрын

    I love her she is so sweet and humble. Also very feminine.

  • @WatchFunniestCommentsonYouTube
    @WatchFunniestCommentsonYouTube Жыл бұрын

    She's so cute and sweet. Hope she stays champion!

  • @eastcoastshine2009
    @eastcoastshine2009 Жыл бұрын

    The level of genius to gameplan hooking the back of Valentina when she uses the spin attacks is outta this world. It was done with such speed too. Incredible work by Alexa and team

  • @rocalvo6588

    @rocalvo6588

    Жыл бұрын

    Yup!; The perfect strategy!!

  • @Juan-pt1lq
    @Juan-pt1lq Жыл бұрын

    I wanted grasso to win, but I didn't think she could beat Valentina. Props

  • @diegogardea1306
    @diegogardea1306 Жыл бұрын

    MÉXICO CON 3 CAMPEONES MUNDIALES EN UFC . BRANDON MORENO YAIR RODRIGUEZ. ALEXA GRASSO MONTES PURO GUERRERO RAZA AZTECA 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

  • @markcruz-wu3zh

    @markcruz-wu3zh

    Жыл бұрын

    Guerra Azteca estas wey jajaja

  • @sandy_my_candy

    @sandy_my_candy

    Жыл бұрын

    Yair Rodriguez is NOT a champion....

  • @bobered4911

    @bobered4911

    Жыл бұрын

    @@sandy_my_candy once he fucks up your boy volk he will be

  • @raulfernandez9111

    @raulfernandez9111

    Жыл бұрын

    @@sandy_my_candy intermediate does count. Ask the ufc officials.

  • @josegarza7719

    @josegarza7719

    Жыл бұрын

    @@raulfernandez9111technically yes but he needs to beat Volk to get the real belt

  • @robertl955
    @robertl955 Жыл бұрын

    immediate rematches are such bs lol, giving us the same fight we just seen again smh

  • @diegogardea1306
    @diegogardea1306 Жыл бұрын

    Alexa Grasso Montes Nueva Campeona Mundial toda una Guerrera Azteca , poniendo el nombre de México en lo más alto , Felicidades Alexa eres un orgullo para México 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽 .

  • @markcruz-wu3zh

    @markcruz-wu3zh

    Жыл бұрын

    Guerrero Azteca estas idiots ni a eso le llega Azteca ademas valentina ni Pelion bien

  • @Everybody_K

    @Everybody_K

    Жыл бұрын

    @@markcruz-wu3zh pobre perro 😆

  • @Kevin23001
    @Kevin23001 Жыл бұрын

    Can’t express the joy this brings me to see this. Hella impressive young woman

  • @sibasinha6826
    @sibasinha6826 Жыл бұрын

    Tbh m jealous of her bf/husband

  • @destero8853
    @destero8853 Жыл бұрын

    Alexa Grasso, just WOOW!

  • @NuestraPatriaGrande
    @NuestraPatriaGrande Жыл бұрын

    Alexa needs more and better grappling training. Strength and conditioning may also help her to be more well-rounded as a champion. A rematch may surprise us again!! She is learning a lot. But in the rematch it would be great if she was able to stop Valentina on the ground. Valentina is also great! Valentina needs to be motivated like she was prior to the fight against Taila Santos. The Taila Santos fight was won by luck and the judges. If Valentina returns to the cage she must get her finishing instinct back.Valentina has been the greatest pound for pound women´s MMA of all time. Rousey was great. She was our pioneering champion. Nuñes was the greatest until the second fight against Valentina. Valentina did beat Nunez in their second fight. If Valentina has lost the motivation after beating everybody for a couple of years, well rounded fighters like Alexa Grasso, Amanda Lemus, Taila Santos, and Erin Blanchfield are hungry enough to take her championship. I take nothing away from Alexa Grasso. She has better boxing than anyone in the flyweight division. She was dominated on the ground by Valentina. That should not happen in a rematch. Alexa needs more strength and conditioning as well as a great grappling coach that can help her transition from muscle memory. If she does this Valentina will not beat her, as Alexa has the necessary finishing instinct. Taking down defence must be be instinctual. Alexa´s boxing is immaculate.The LOBOS GYM and Her uncle must also be congratulated.

  • @frankthetank1779
    @frankthetank1779 Жыл бұрын

    The puppy bit the the dog an won. Can't wait for rematch.

  • @randywu526
    @randywu526 Жыл бұрын

    She sounds like a worthy champion. If she continues to train hard she will keep the belt for years to come. I hope she will come up with new strategies in her rematch with Shevchenko.

  • @wontonmin6481
    @wontonmin6481 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations champ!!!

  • @rickd438
    @rickd438 Жыл бұрын

    She is so classy.

  • @-Denisa-
    @-Denisa- Жыл бұрын

    The rematch gonna be 🔥🔥🔥

  • @jorge5275
    @jorge5275 Жыл бұрын

    Se olle Tan Linda Hablando Portugues. AUNQUE no lo entiendo mas que unas Cuantas palabras parecidas Al Español.

  • @camirocz
    @camirocz Жыл бұрын

    Class act.

  • @Elkslaya1
    @Elkslaya1 Жыл бұрын

    Started watching woman’s mma a few years ago because of Holly here in Abq when she fought Rhonda when no one gave Holly a chance, and she won. You’re awesome Alexa! Look forward to your career for many years.

  • @elcaudillo7386
    @elcaudillo7386 Жыл бұрын

    If Alexa keeps the pressure with boxing, she can put Valentina away also

  • @TexMex420
    @TexMex420 Жыл бұрын

    Let's not forget that sucker punch that Valentina landed during the fight

  • @len3169
    @len3169 Жыл бұрын

    She did awesome tonight, look forward to the rematch.

  • @johnsurf509
    @johnsurf509 Жыл бұрын

    I knew Grasso was gonna go getum!!I knew she was gonna win,I could feel when Grasso speak on the interview, she was gonna win!!Grasso Rematch!! Go get um!!Fuck all the doubters ,I knew Grasso was gonna win!!Grasso!! Go Getum!!❤❤❤❤❤I knew she was gonna be champ!!I see things in her fight game, that conferm she was gonna win, Mexican boxing is good base for MMA , and sambo for grappeling, not jujitsu! Irene Aldana is fucking dangerious, she gonna break threw pretty soon too!!Grasso way better ,way more classy than Rousey, bigtime!!

  • @nvus1135

    @nvus1135

    Жыл бұрын

    It speaks a lot to how dangerous a person really is when they come across as an Angel and so sweet and timid under these circumstances. People need to recognize that for Mexicans respect is above all else , Thier calmness and focus is deadly , don't sleep on Mexican fighters just cause they are respectful don't mean that there timid or weak,it's the calm before the storm.

  • @johnsurf509

    @johnsurf509

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nvus1135 They all miss read her, bigtime!!

  • @johnsurf509

    @johnsurf509

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nvus1135 Mexican fighters showing lot's of class , big time too!!

  • @hihowareyou0000
    @hihowareyou0000 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations 👏 she seems humble, appreciative and proud! Hard opponent. Well deserved!🙏

  • @jordan914ra
    @jordan914ra Жыл бұрын

    Toda una dama felicidades alexa grasso.

  • @trooperjoe73
    @trooperjoe73 Жыл бұрын

    Irene becoming a champion as well would be absolutely amazing. Congrats to Alexa. Well deserved. How great is it to watch good people become champions.

  • @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.

  • @jeromegass74

    @jeromegass74

    Жыл бұрын

    You know what I think you might have been right about that I think if the referee didn't stop the fight and stand up Mom Valentina probably would have ground impounded her into a TKO so in other words grasso really did get lucky because of the referee wouldn't have stopped them instead of month Valentina what a ground-and-pound it hurt into a TKO probably but unfortunately will never know

  • @Wolflynx07

    @Wolflynx07

    Жыл бұрын

    🤣

  • @David_Krapnshitz
    @David_Krapnshitz Жыл бұрын

    That last question I was thinking the same thing! When did you learn Portuguese!? My BJJ professors are also very limited English so helping me learn too

  • @robiesauquillo3443
    @robiesauquillo3443 Жыл бұрын

    not upset! cause of hardword n dedication.

  • @rosariocohetero6135
    @rosariocohetero6135 Жыл бұрын

    She’s strong , humble and very intelligent!!! She’s Mexican!!!

  • @alex-cg7le
    @alex-cg7le Жыл бұрын

    Imagine that 🎉

  • @justob6696
    @justob6696 Жыл бұрын

    Humble, classy in victory, skillful and talented. A true champ.....Congratulations!!

  • @naychiv9325
    @naychiv9325 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations to Alexa for beating that viciously tough Russian woman!

  • @TheDLVProject
    @TheDLVProject Жыл бұрын

    Yair, Brandon, and Alexa all fight on the same night in Mexico city

  • @Carlos9891A
    @Carlos9891A Жыл бұрын

    Agüevo alexa 💪🏼❤️🇲🇽

  • @misterperson3340
    @misterperson3340 Жыл бұрын

    Wow she's speak Portugal 🇵🇹 🇲🇽🇺🇲

  • @KTUBE1770
    @KTUBE1770 Жыл бұрын

    It’s almost like when Peña/nunes 1

  • @buckminsterfullerene2149
    @buckminsterfullerene2149 Жыл бұрын

    Africa has had over a dozen champions. Yet no talk to head over there lol

  • @clightning9703

    @clightning9703

    Жыл бұрын

    there's 1 billion Africans... there's just over 100 million Mexicans... BIG difference

  • @luisserrano101

    @luisserrano101

    Жыл бұрын

    Africa es un continente y México es un pais

  • @msizinkosi3481
    @msizinkosi3481 Жыл бұрын

    Not only won but FINISHED Valentina, i had Valentina on my parlay but i'm not mad at all. Congratulations to Grasso !!!

  • @wolf5393
    @wolf5393 Жыл бұрын

    She is cute.😌

  • @arijal8288
    @arijal8288 Жыл бұрын

    Ella aprendió portugués en dos años y yo llevo 15 años estudiando inglés y no se me pega nada más que un hi y bye 😂😂😂

  • @markcruz-wu3zh
    @markcruz-wu3zh Жыл бұрын

    Valentina didn't even fight will is all business to make a retmach

  • @sandrosamano7442
    @sandrosamano7442 Жыл бұрын

    👍❤️

  • @JOSEMendez-oh8sx
    @JOSEMendez-oh8sx Жыл бұрын

    Felicidades and The New Champion 🏆🥇 Alexa !

  • @binkyboo1964
    @binkyboo1964 Жыл бұрын

    Valentina Salty 🧂 🧂 🧂 🧂 🧂 🧂 🧂 🧂 🧂 🧂 🧂 🧂 🧂 🧂 🧂 🧂 🧂 🧂Alexa was winning the fight.

  • @jeromegass74
    @jeromegass74 Жыл бұрын

    It was a good fight I'll give you that but you got to Lucky win because for one thing Valentina shouldn't have tried to do a spinning back kick when you guys were too close to each other that's the only reason why you got that yoke for the other than that you would have lost because you ain't good enough to beat Valentina shevchenko and didn't try to go for a spinning backcake when you guys were close together you wouldn't have got that choke and you wouldn't know one at all but it was a good fight and I give you props for that but still I like Valentina winter lewis she's the best women's flyweight champion in the UFC

  • @izzyfknreal8010

    @izzyfknreal8010

    Жыл бұрын

    Saw the moment and executed for a win. Live with the result, she is better then Valentina.

  • @jeromegass74

    @jeromegass74

    Жыл бұрын

    @@izzyfknreal8010 you're living in Fantasyland if you think she's better than Valentina shevchenko you don't know nothing about MMA or UFC

  • @claudiovallone9217

    @claudiovallone9217

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@jeromegass74 valentina is a wrestler now lol

  • @raulfernandez9111

    @raulfernandez9111

    Жыл бұрын

    How was it luck? Valentina always throws that spinning kick in every fight and Alexa trained specifically for that kick every day. Stop hating.

  • @jeromegass74

    @jeromegass74

    Жыл бұрын

    @@raulfernandez9111 because if you were to watch valentina's fights you would see that there's a little more distance between her and the fire when she throws the spinning back

  • @fernandodeavila6926
    @fernandodeavila6926 Жыл бұрын

    Wow.... REPRESENT INDIGENOUS WARRIORz

  • @krzkrz3197
    @krzkrz3197 Жыл бұрын

    Me gustaría ver así a Melissa Martínez "SUPERMELI

  • @ozzyprod9332
    @ozzyprod9332 Жыл бұрын

    Tbh she deserved that tittle all the way

  • @nessnake123
    @nessnake123 Жыл бұрын

    Dont give Valentina a rematch, she doesnt do that with her opponents.

  • @Fred800
    @Fred800 Жыл бұрын

    Alexa Grasso is excellent, incredible victory! Such a nice person as well. Just one comment if I may on the subject of women learning martial arts to protect themselves. Of course this is a very good idea. But I feel the subject of MEN'S safety is always overlooked by people. Men get attacked the most in society. They form easily the greater number of murder and street assault victims, far more than women. Many don't realise this. The reason is most male attackers will not attack women through a sense of chivalry and honour, whereas men are 'fair game' (equally if women are attacked it is more likely to be from other women as there is no great social taboo this way). It is easy to think that because men are generally bigger and stronger that they can defend themselves. But if you end up dead, beaten up, stabbed, mugged etc then you obviously COULDN'T defend yourself effectively, otherwise that wouldn't have happened. Their families care about them no less and suffer no less when they get killed. We tend to place far more emphasis on protecting women than men. For example self defence classes are often only offered to women, men are excluded. Of course we should care about women's safety but I believe we should care about men's equally. This would be better for women too as they could get the situation into better perspective and be less fearful when they realise they are not as vulnerable to being attacked as society thinks they are. Thank you.

  • @MamaLuigi253
    @MamaLuigi253 Жыл бұрын

    She better not do the Valentina rematch she will loose. She doesn’t have the skill set to deal with Valentina even though “the bullet” has clearly lost a step it just plays into her hands style wise. She should take on the French girl Firot because she may have a better chance of winning. Not being hateful it’s just the way I see it. Glad see won good for her.

  • @raulfernandez9111

    @raulfernandez9111

    Жыл бұрын

    😂 she finished Valentina. This didn’t go to a decision. I like Valentina but you need to stop hating.

  • @MamaLuigi253

    @MamaLuigi253

    Жыл бұрын

    @@raulfernandez9111 she finished her because Valentina did a spinning attack. All Valentina has to do is not spin and what can grassso do to her? Valentina was winning that fight up to that point she can just do the same thing minus the spin and win handily. It’s not hate I already said I was happy for grasso but her style just doesn’t match up well.

  • @dantearmenta192

    @dantearmenta192

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@MamaLuigi253 win is win my friend, she was more inteligent and this is the result

  • @MamaLuigi253

    @MamaLuigi253

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dantearmenta192 your missing the point. She won’t be able to replicate that success again if Valentina doesn’t spin again. Grasso doesn’t have the skill set to do anything else to her. After round 1 Valentina had her timing and grasso couldn’t do anything.

  • @AlbertoMendoza-kn4ut

    @AlbertoMendoza-kn4ut

    Жыл бұрын

    Stop crying 😢 😭 valentina can't box all she tried to do was take downs but without that alexa was beating the shot out of her

  • @Quinceaneras
    @Quinceaneras Жыл бұрын

    mo manches 3

  • @high5786
    @high5786 Жыл бұрын

    The spins were to moo many & Alexa took advantage of the pattern. That's how a fighter digs through & exploit it well. Valentina said she's better everywhere & didn't realize fighters have long study her. Now, some will find other ways to beat her

  • @pwrong6450
    @pwrong645011 ай бұрын

    She is a ♌️

  • @kenreed65
    @kenreed65 Жыл бұрын

    Grasso a true outstanding human

  • @daviddaniellopez3923
    @daviddaniellopez3923 Жыл бұрын

    Viva México 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

  • @wildberry752
    @wildberry752 Жыл бұрын

    I didn't know she speaks Portuguese

  • @agustincamarena2739

    @agustincamarena2739

    Жыл бұрын

    all mexican brother not Portuguese

  • @dark_winter8238

    @dark_winter8238

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@agustincamarena2739 near the end mate

  • @alexanderlopez9936

    @alexanderlopez9936

    Жыл бұрын

    Spanish and Portuguese are similar

  • @STRIKEORSUBMIT

    @STRIKEORSUBMIT

    Жыл бұрын

    @@agustincamarena2739 she’s speaks Portuguese as well, trilingual is what he’s saying

  • @user-wx5bb5ko1u
    @user-wx5bb5ko1u Жыл бұрын

    她應該是個被操作墨西哥人假冠軍。

  • @PeterHatch-mx7zc
    @PeterHatch-mx7zc Жыл бұрын

    In America english

  • @Murkinstein101
    @Murkinstein101 Жыл бұрын

    My Baby Lost Tonight😢, In tears But Congrats Alexa!

  • @rigitdigit
    @rigitdigit Жыл бұрын

    They fight this fight over 10 times Valentina wins 8

  • @mrnastymrnasty

    @mrnastymrnasty

    Жыл бұрын

    I doubt it. Her striking is much better and next time she’ll be training her take down defense. I really wouldn’t be surprised if she dominates the rematch. Remember that Valentina is getting older!

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