Valentina Shevchenko: I know Alexa Grasso’s fears and she knows it | ESPN MMA
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ESPN MMA’s Marc Raimondi speaks with Valentina Shevchenko about preparing for her title fight against Alexa Grasso at UFC 285. She also gives her thoughts on flyweight contender Erin Blanchfield and if a third fight against Amanda Nunes could happen in the future.
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0:00 Training Camp in Kyrgyzstan and Japan
4:05 Best thing she ate in Japan
4:50 Matching up with Grasso
6:46 Erin Blanchfield
9:40 Amanda Nunes trilogy
#UFC285 #Shevchenko #Grasso
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Valentina has like literally 30 years of martial art experience . Thats crazy
There she is. MY FAV mma fighter...male,female....its her...not only all the skills she possesses mentally and physically in the octagon , but she is a genuine,respectful person in real life...ALWAYS buy whatever card she fights on.
@vincent8246
Жыл бұрын
Plus she’s gorgeous, what else could u ask for ?
@Willie-po1lf
Жыл бұрын
I’m always excited for Valentina’s fights! At the same time nervous. I’ve been a Fan of Val since 2005 when she was living & competing in Perú. Same here I always get the card every time she fights I haven’t missed any of her fights. Hopefully she gets a W and breaks her record defending her championship belt
valentina is looking healty and strong
@rong2912
Жыл бұрын
She is the ultimate woman.
@_tony_masters
Жыл бұрын
@@rong2912 r/MMA leaking
@rong2912
Жыл бұрын
@@_tony_masters what is it?
She is a sweetheart. GSP and Valentina top the ranks, in my opinion, as far as being juggernaut champs who are just overflowing with kindness and humility. Meekness = Power Under Control.
Shevchenko is so amazing, def HOF bound.
Valentina is a true champion one of the greats will miss her when she retries I love watching her fights she is a true inspiration to everybody
Love her! Hope she wins!
@MrDeceptacon88
Жыл бұрын
Hope she loses and her dumb dance
@MrDeceptacon88
Жыл бұрын
@@claude5945 too bad she lost her last fight
@MrDeceptacon88
Жыл бұрын
@Claude Apparently you havent watched the fight..noob fan I dont listen to fatass UFC judges..now go read a comic book
@LordHolley
Жыл бұрын
@@MrDeceptacon88 I just double checked, it says that she won that fight. What are you talking about?
The Bullet is just all class
Alexa is a beautiful person inside and out, win or lose she is very respectful with great character, I'm sure she will take the loss respectfully and go on to improve.
@vladimirpoo1052
Жыл бұрын
😁Nice comment.....I hope Valentina doesn't ruin her face
I was waiting for her to say: “And while I was in Japan. I decided to learn the language.” I can’t believe some fans think Amanda is better than Valentina. The only thing Amanda has on Bullet is physicality. That’s all.
@wsanchezjrhuskies
Жыл бұрын
If she’s so much better than she should be able to overcome the weight discrepancy! That’s like a persons younger sibling saying I’m better fighter than you your just bigger than me! 😢
@ibnsabeel9466
Жыл бұрын
@@wsanchezjrhuskies So you didn’t watch the Makhachev vs. Volkanovski ??????? It went to a decision in Islam’s favor. The bigger man who couldn’t put the smaller fighter away. Do you remember Adesanya vs. Blachowicz or Usman vs. Covington rematch ?????? Similar situations with similar outcomes. The physically larger fighter didn’t finish the smaller fighter. That’s what should happen if larger fighter has a better skill set.
@diegotinoco3296
Жыл бұрын
@BloomingtonPsalms1:1-3 Ah yes weights classes are pointless. Don't know why EVERY combat sport has them.🤦🏽
To us she is an ambassador
@_tony_masters
Жыл бұрын
r/MMA leaking
Valentina is definitely one of the most "complete" human beings, by far
@bigben42
Жыл бұрын
She could run a multimillion dollar business if she wanted to…
Im Mexican but i love me some Valentina
@lurk7411
Жыл бұрын
I see what you did there
LETS GO VALENTINAAA 😤😤🙌
Valentina's take on Erin was so nice and cut so deep at the same time.
She’s more alpha than most men.
@ibnsabeel9466
Жыл бұрын
No lies detected.
@DarkJediFarkas
Жыл бұрын
I mean the Alpha in a wolf pack is a female not a male wolf so makes sense 🤔
@MrSilus2000
Жыл бұрын
@@DarkJediFarkas really? 🤔
Miss Beautiful Valentina
She’s standing next to a man she could kill. Who’s up for next Bond villain role for Valentina???
@smeagol9119
Жыл бұрын
I'd knock her out
@WHITELIONNYC
Жыл бұрын
A toddler can kill him...with his BLM screensaver in the background of his videos. I'm surprised his hair isn't neon blue.
@wjbt3
Жыл бұрын
Marc Raimondi RD1 if we're really going there. MAKE IT HAPPEN DANA. In powerslap, too!!
@okcomputer6033
Жыл бұрын
She could kill most guys to be honest
@DarkJediFarkas
Жыл бұрын
Give her a role in a Mortal Combat movie 👀
vals comment about Erin having a lot to improve was low key brilliant. She isent addressing Erin's callouts that much, and is dismissing her and her skills in a smart way. I think this gets to Erin
@DarkJediFarkas
Жыл бұрын
But it was more meant as a clap to get better, like a teacher to a child or puppy. I hope she has her own dojo when she retires.
Valentina for the win against Grasso!!!♡♡♡
I think Blanchfield needs one or two more before she gets a shot at Shevchenko, but I'm SUPER intrigued by that matchup.
Shout out to Marc, great interview
Valentina the GOAT
Val could beat up that interviewer in 5 seconds haha
Valentina will take Erins soul after this victory, Erin is so hittable on the feet.
@gti5700
Жыл бұрын
💯 I'm still shocked nobody else recognizes it
@jalapeno6847
Жыл бұрын
Maverick was out striking her in the third round in their fight, that's why Erin goes to the ground and still couldn't do very much against Maverick.
@KONAMAN100
Жыл бұрын
Yes, Erin looks slow handed. Killer on the floor tho.
@DarkJediFarkas
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, she is. I see it like Valentina, Erin vs a healthy Andrade without life-threatening money issues and full trainingscamp. That fight would look different
Alexa will fight worldwide 🌐 fighter
Let's go Bullet from KYRGYZSTAN 🇰🇬!Алга Пуля!
I'd didnt know Ed bassmaster does interviews ! You should be in Skippy character!
She is THE ambassador
"You were not impressed by her performance?" Raimondi trying to get her to create her own GSP moment.
I hope Alexa Grasso surprises her and becomes new CHAMP
@voodjin
Жыл бұрын
After 27 years as martial artist with a Kickboxing Record of 52-1 and a MMA record of 23-3 I don't think there is much a striker can surprise Valentina with..
@LordHolley
Жыл бұрын
It's good to have hope, you should put money on that.
@omgjimmyboy
Жыл бұрын
Bet the house !
@MrCg1094
Жыл бұрын
@@voodjin this aged well
@MrCg1094
Жыл бұрын
@@LordHolley did and won :)
Valentina Schevchenko is the best i really admired her ,,she is the best champion ..she is beautiful inside and out
My God is there a woman on earth that is more beautiful than this woman? Absolutely in love 😍😍😍
@ibnsabeel9466
Жыл бұрын
You have excellent taste. 💯👍👍🎓
@gti5700
Жыл бұрын
My wife.
I love valentina
She is Awesome . Great fighter , Great person .
I love her
My god she is a such a great representative of what martial arts is. She is by far one of my favorite fighters
Smart, very pretty, respectful, successful, plus the most all around best technological fighters I have ever seen !!!
I am confident she will win this fight but win or lose, I will always be a fan of the Bullet.
I really like the bullet but she needs to turn heal.
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.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU VALENTINA!! WHY CANT EVERYONE ELSE DO THE SAME?
I'd love to see the trilogy with her and Amanda. Big match to make later this year if they both agree to it . And Pena could match up with Santos ..they both been out of the game since last year. And maybe Blanchfield can take the winner of these 2🤷♂️
Marc having a moment there in the end with Valentina he must be creaming his boxers lol
You have to respect how she uses her skill to prove herself. You never see her trying to use her looks or body to get attention. Great job representing women in this sport and in general. What a great role model to the young women out there watching.
Queen
She’s a super hero
Valentina by submission I’m calling it now
Aye that jacket tho🔥🔥
I like Alexa, but Valentina is levels above her
The real 🐐
She looks like the last boss in a video game you can't beat
This CO-main event is in the shadow of the main event.
Honestly she has such amazing technique even as a grappler. I’d be in serious trouble if Valentina tackled me 😅
@mattkaiser8984
Жыл бұрын
It would be a blissful horror though, no?
Alexa cracked her in the face, stood in the pocket with VS, and then turned her faced into a tomato while choking her out. Think she was afraid?
Valentina Alga!!!🇰🇬🇰🇬🇰🇬
*LETS GO VALENTINAAA*
I'm waiting for the day Valentina writes some books.... 1 on combat and another 1 on her life
@DarkJediFarkas
Жыл бұрын
🙏🏽Please
I hope grasso wins 🇲🇽
@martinbucher9988
Жыл бұрын
would be upset of the year
@jonathancastillo3156
Жыл бұрын
@@claude5945 lol you never know . That’s the beauty of mma 🇲🇽. Lol you must feel stupid now
First of all why am I in love 🤣
7:57 GSP ref intended? 😂😂
Russian spy shevchenko what a legend
I love Valentina and I got her winning
Her fanboys always say she’s so humble. Lol
Cauliflower on full display! Still a beautiful woman!
👍👍👍
red room
I absolutely love her. She is the greatest female mixed martial artist to ever live.
@queenninja2141
Жыл бұрын
This is the comment i was looking for that! 100% facts!!
I like this Valentina! She's speaking more like a killer. Never heard her this way. She's quite a woman.
valentina is gonna take her down right aways she wants to show she can rag doll someone like she did to jessica i believe she wants to do it again.
YOU WILL KNOW VALENTINAS FEARS COME SATURDAY.
Wow he made Valentina laugh hard, gotta be the highlight of Marc's career.
@ClaimerUncut
Жыл бұрын
Geezuz...
Is it just me or is Valentina turning into an antagonist?
she is adorable!, im the only one who thinks so?
And there lies the issue with her this time. She trained with women in her weight class. Alexa’s camp she wrestled with bigger men and women and I’m sure Irene Aldana bantam weight helped her train as well. Bigger fighter. Valentina forgot that she use to fight bigger women. She got to comfortable. Very sad for her but happy Mexico took her belt.
She is the best. Love you girl
It’s unbelievable how many haters Valentina has after what she has accomplished as a dominant champion. Unfortunately some people just suck and project their miserableness onto others. Sad.
WRONG! NO FEARS
The people want Valentina vs Amanda Nunes💪
@tinaruzol7256
Жыл бұрын
Amanda won TWICE
Hey Valentina....I guess Grasso wasn't afraid of you afterall. 🤣
Valentina down to her last🥚
She lost to Santos and still champ?
Well I guess her fear became an asset
All of a sudden, Valentina is not pretty now for me, Alexa is the prettiest to fight for the belt😍
"I know her fears" Well, I'm out.
So Valentinas plan is to take her down. Ok great.
@jre4255
Жыл бұрын
@@claude5945 Exactly
@specialedition5591
Жыл бұрын
She will take down Erin and give her own medicine
@DarkJediFarkas
Жыл бұрын
No, she does what she always does, keep it standing and take her down in the clinch. Then give her a few elbows.
Can we collectively throw in the towel on behalf of Alexa? I refuse to believe that ya'll are evil enough to sacrifice the Love of my life to this assassin for entertainment.
@DarkJediFarkas
Жыл бұрын
As long as Mario Yamasaki is not the ref. Imagine he would be still in the UFC, he would let Alexa be a Warrior
6:49: I like Valentina but, she shouldn't underestimate Erin; if they fight, Blanchfield would be favourite, not big favourite, but the one with the best chance to win the fight, at least in my opinion.
@jalapeno6847
Жыл бұрын
Erin couldn't do much with Maverick on the ground and Maverick was beating her on the striking in the third round, she couldn't win against Fiorot and Santos will beat her also. She won't make the third round against Val.
@MURMENLIFE
Жыл бұрын
@@jalapeno6847 We will see when they finally have a fight.
@gpapatgpapat2998
Жыл бұрын
Come on dude… In what world would Blanchfield be favored over Valentina?
@MURMENLIFE
Жыл бұрын
@@gpapatgpapat2998 In my world; didn't I say it was my opinion? Greetings.
@gpapatgpapat2998
Жыл бұрын
@@MURMENLIFE you’re right. It is your opinion. Even if it’s the wrong opinion.😜 If you look at the level of WMMA fighters Valentina has fought and beat in the UFC comparied to who Blanchfield has fought, there is no comparison. Erin is one dimensional and her stand up is the weakest part of her skill set. It looks slow and awkward. At Erin’s stage of development, she won’t be able to deal with Valentina’s speed and precision striking and kicks. IMO, she knocks her out in RD2…
So Valentina, how did "I know her fears and She knows it" turn out for you?? And all that knowledge that you kept to yourself and use in your fight with Alexa Grasso? What happened??? Did you forget to use it?? Val, you are NOT as good as you think. Wake up!!!
Women’s goat!
that being said her coach is a groomer and needs to be investigated
We all know what’s gonna happen to Alexa . I am not interested in this fight. The only person who might have a chance is Erin . Other than that she can have 50 Title defences
Goddess
she got j.j on that i know her fears she got humbled
She lost her last right
@AmyMillan2315
Жыл бұрын
We see the judges mess up all the time. Not her fault!
@jalapeno6847
Жыл бұрын
I know and she lost against Jessica Eye, right?
@MrDeceptacon88
Жыл бұрын
@@AmyMillan2315 still lost
@MrDeceptacon88
Жыл бұрын
@Claude records are for noobs like you..real fans know she lost
@MrDeceptacon88
Жыл бұрын
@Jalapeno that wasnt a judges decsion moron
If Alexa doesn’t beat Valentina, Erin will.
@derrickandress98
Жыл бұрын
Nope
@Satsuionly
Жыл бұрын
Someone gotta beat this old hag not sure who though.
@WHITELIONNYC
Жыл бұрын
Alexa definitely won't beat her but Erin gets her down it's over. 💯
@SFCBEITZ
Жыл бұрын
I love Valentina but I think she is underestimating Erin. I’m excited for that fight.
@martinbucher9988
Жыл бұрын
haha never only maybe suarez
Valentina "Erin is not there yet" Shevchenko even tho Erin just ran through Andrade. Who else is there then? Santos??? Oh wait nvm Santos needs another fight "to prove herself again" apparently
@kevindurantburner3592
Жыл бұрын
@@claude5945 Champs shouldn't duck tougher stylistic matchups. At least Amanda Nunes takes on all comers
@petermisberg732
Жыл бұрын
@@kevindurantburner3592dude you sound so dumb… just stop embarrassing yourself
@specialedition5591
Жыл бұрын
@@kevindurantburner3592 is She fighting Aldana or not ?
@DarkJediFarkas
Жыл бұрын
No, Santos was disrespectful and she does not deserve a immidiate rematch. Erin is not ready, she is right. Stop throwing rising talents inside a Ring with a way to strong Champion. Give that girl time to develop. Bruh, ducking? Are you serious or just try to troll?
Alexa gonna get rag dolled
I'm not sure what is worse, your sweater or your beard. Lol
Alexa won...