UFC Journey: Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko 2 ➡️ Part 1 👀 | ESPN MMA

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[@gingerale2038]

I like the contrasts between both of them. Valentina is more agressive and straightforward meanwhile Grasso is confident and calm. Both great attitudes for a champ. May the best win!

[@angelmelendez2468]

Im sorry i have to disagree .. I do love Valentina , but to say Valentina is the aggressor Im not so sure , she has made a living counterpunching , if you look at her fights she normally waits for her opponent to open up. The only difference here Grasso is big enough to absorb the her counteroffensive , hence the fact Valentina wanted to wrestle because Grasso was hurting her . A lot of Valentina's criticism is that she is boring to watch , because she is NOT aggressive enough. Again she waits for her opponent to attack first .

[@gingerale2038]

@@angelmelendez2468 what I meant as agressive I meant the attitude, not the fighting style.

[@oscarGonzalez-eo8rh]

😂😂😂

[@leelunk8235]

​@@gingerale2038YOURE A CLOWN

[@edwardalvarez923]

😊

[@BrikJames]

If you don’t find absolute beauty in both of these women, you’re blind! They’re both amazing role models for women.

[@TransitionedToAShark]

Both of them smoking hot.

[@SkarryTerry]

Idk, Valentina looks like her dad.😂

[@maxk4619]

🔥

[@LemonGreenism]

@@SkarryTerryshe looks a lot like her mom actually. Believed it or not, it’s mainly her mom who was the fighter in the family like she is a fight gym owner

[@MartinMontano-tf1br]

I love both, shevchenko is so hot and amazes me by her skills as a fighter, but Alexa reminds me of my culture my roots, we come from nothing, vamps con todo!! Let’s goo!!! I’m going with the champ viva Mexico carbrones

[@leirama7778]

This fight should be a PPV main event, not an UFC fight night.

[@yeahboy9585]

I'm a Valentina fan but Grasso is so sweet and nice, I hope they have a great fight and may the best woman win

[@drlle_3349]

As a Valentina fan is hard to root against Grasso. Both are great championship material.

[@ether6136]

It's hard for you to root against grasso because you're racist

[@ManuelGonzalez-ws9xf]

As Alexa grasso fan same , one things for sure it's gonna be a great match 💯

[@SaraMightyX3]

Valentina 😍

[@loveskimberly929]

Crybaby Valentina LMAO 🤣

[@Tkepz]

​@@loveskimberly929facts lol

[@mephstv]

“MY SOUL IS THE SOUL OF A CHAMPION”

[@Abbas_Hasen]

You're champion? Why tap? Go sleep

[@sachinchauhan5853]

​@@Abbas_Hasenyou can't go to sleep with face crank but yeah your jaw will be dislocated and you won't be able to fight for maybe 2 years.

[@PikachuPiku14]

Valentina is so good in all the different languages she speaks. I love Shevchenko being a multi languages person. Both fighters are good. This will be a great fight. May the best win. Can't wait to watch this rematch. 🎉😊

[@dantesos7564]

Two incredible athletes who leave it all on the line. Im a huge Shevchenko fan but as a Hispanic,I cannot help but cheer for México. 🎉

[@MJ-vj6zp]

No more Russians until they 🛑

[@Bdestiny933]

Two amazing ladies❤

[@1smartwizard]

Shut up.

[@JRMagro]

4:46 - Valentina not only clapping for Grasso but smiling the entire time as well. 2 of the very best in that division, both are pure class. I cant wait for the rematch!

[@matrix35]

Yet she calls Grasso a lucky fighter in this video. Real classy hey. Hope Grasso knocks her out this time!

[@Stella_B-fo5vu]

​@@matrix35I'm confused what exactly is wrong with that statement? Grasso saiid she could have ko'd her any time really & she's going to finish her again,Val said if you give her a chance she going to choke you out🤷its called competitive talk mate, compared to the last men 'trash talk'. I don't understand what people want her to say, that Alexa is so amazing & the most beautiful woman in Mexico,when they literally beat other women up for money & glory😂its a blood sport mate

[@superflyguy4488]

​@@matrix35No she didn't, watch it with subtitles on, watch that whole segment not just take a few words

[@TransitionedToAShark]

@@matrix35grasso getting absolutely melted I promise you 😂

[@akiratrolliyama4062]

​​@@TransitionedToAShark grasso will rearrange valentina's face so much even her coach( who bangs her) wouldn't love her.

[@breakawaybooks4752]

Arguably a (far) better card than the PPV in Australia.

[@tristancarter6630]

sean strickland winning like that was equivalent to a stacked card with an alright main event imo

[@AlexCS8]

How ? honestly how ? only Holland Vs JDM is worth watching here

[@jordanzizzo3320]

Na but next weeks fight night will be a banga

[@user-vu3du1ue4m]

Валя мы тебя любим, верим, ты для нас всегда чемпион!! 🇰🇬🇰🇬🇰🇬🇰🇬🇰🇬🇰🇬 Хоть ты даже проиграешь, Кыргызстан тебя любить ❤❤❤❤❤🇰🇬🇰🇬🇰🇬🇰🇬

[@Mac_Mixxed]

Cannot waittttt!!! My wife and I will be there live and in person for my 29th bday!! Sooo excited!!!

[@mylesteller]

I love that they can both speak English very well it's huge in the way that they can reach fans worldwide!

[@VegasLoungeAct]

Now we learn Valentina can speak Thai, too. Her sister is a pilot. Their mom produced two very accomplished women.

[@charlessmith8664]

I admire both fighters. Both women. They are truly both champions, win or lose. By the honorable way, they carry themselves with their actions and they way they speak. And the dedication they put to their profession.

[@mayranirosales5756]

Tienes el carácter de campeona alexa vamooos👏🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@felixthecat2470]

La Paisana le va patiar el trasero, otra vez! Se mira, se siente, Mexico esta presente!!!

[@xKHA0Sx]

Both are phenomenal. It will be bittersweet on Saturday!

[@paulvivrett7029]

This video is great! It's very balanced and has a good mixture of personal info, training, and fight footage. Awesome!

[@munkze]

I love you bullet, go get the belt back❤️

[@lightschunk]

I hope Valentina gets the title back. She was such a dominant champion.

[@rickymartinez6623]

We'll see,,,🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🤠😬🤭🤘😂😎

[@angelesolvera1850]

Tu lo as dicho, era, tiempo pasado.. pero aun si , es una admirable guerrera

[@user-sx4rn9mn6w]

36й годок идёт... Это закат дружище, пенсионный возраст для любого бойца ! Просто это надо понимать и принимать.

[@Friednugs]

Grasso is a walking masterpiece

[@deepthoughts1739]

Not quite. If she can retain the title against Valentina in her first title defense then she can be considered such.

[@Friednugs]

@@deepthoughts1739 I was talking about how fine her appearance and personality is but I agree.

[@RurouniKenshinShinta]

The thought that she plans to be the aggressor against Valentina is crazy haha can't wait to see this fight one of the most exciting fights of the year.

[@henryvan4501]

Both have a lot of pressure going into this. Valentina trying to reclaim what she lost and Grasso wanting to win this for Mexican Independence Day for her people.

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

I believe Grasso will lose big-time. Just like when Amanda got her rematch she made it look easy.

[@diegochavez6203]

​@@youtubeconnollyfamilyfk no 😂

[@LordHolley]

I think Valantina was narrowly winning that first fight. I think she is going to come in to this one taking Grasso very very seriously. I have no doubt Grasso is training like there is no tomorrow. I think this is gonna be an amazing fight. I want Valentina to win, but it's hard not to root for Grasso as well.

[@arizonacolour8793]

That's how I felt the first time watching it Live, but I just rewatched the fight last night and I had Valentina winning every round. Watching Live it felt like 2 Rd fight, but I realized it was 4rds! I love both these fighters, but as a Hispanic as well, I cannot root against Grasso 🎉🎉

[@kelhilfiger5347]

If Grasso didn’t sink the choke in it would’ve been 2-2 going into the 5th

[@arizonacolour8793]

​@@kelhilfiger5347interesting, maybe I gotta watch it a 3rd time

[@LordHolley]

@arizonacolour8793 I have not rewatched it, I'll have to check it out again. This fight is definitely gonna be interesting. They both know a lot more about each other, so the big question is who made the best adjustments? Grasso seems like such a nice, approachable woman, and ah, oh btw, she is an MMA champion for the UFC.... She just looks like such a "girl next door" as she walks along. Valentina has always been super-competitive, full of muscle. You can tell she's got some ego. It's not shocking to hear that she's a professional fighter. I think valentina's ego hurt her in this last flight with Grasso. It's gonna be really interesting to see, and she checked herself.

[@michaelthomas8147]

@@kelhilfiger5347 Except it wouldn't. She was losing the round. If she doesn't sink in the choke, she has to actually do something to turn it around.

[@luiszuniga5990]

vamos Alexa , todo México te apoya Viva México!!!

[@RobBunney-pu2rc]

The standup by Herzog was disgusting. Val worked so hard to get into that position and she had just postured up and landed a big shot, then Herzog decided to give Grasso a chance to not take anymore ground and pound. A few more shots and Val would have knocked her head through the canvas. Herzog should not be in the cage.

[@wholelottared6166]

Grrrrassso!!!

[@danyoung3245]

I felt that Valentina shouldn't have gotten the decision against Talia Santos in her previous fight. To me that was the fight that showed Valentina losing her edge. Even if she wins this rematch it's hard to imagine her ever being viewed as invincible again.

[@SaraMightyX3]

Erin beat Talia but gets no credit COME ON NOW 😂

[@uctruebie]

The girl who did absolutely no damage to Valentina?! Get outta here. Casual

[@pathape]

Valentina won that Santos fight pretty clearly. Santos had way more success than previous opponents so it skews peoples perception. Nobody is invincible and so nobody should be viewed as invincible. Staying on top for a long time is hard to do. Lots of pressure and the challenger has nothing to lose.

[@Milburt]

@@SaraMightyX3Taila* not Talia

[@Justice4Skye]

Well females have very limited to no testosterone to begin with and other important hormones and things that go into allowing a person to be an athlete at the highest levels. So at 35 years of age you RARELY see females especially able to compete in sports and why many retire around or before that time, except rare instances like maybe cyborg who clearly is different and able to use steroids which she was caught for and also has always fought low level competition besides nunes. I think Valentina is right at or near the end and I wish the best for her but Alexa had age and in the 30s for a woman a few years can make a HUGE difference.

[@RurouniKenshinShinta]

Is it me or is UFC not selling this fight as much as it should be?

[@alansteel]

Dont let Val fool you. Lay and pray is going to be her strategy

[@1mpishskillz]

Yeah.. Shevchenko going to try and finish this one on the mat longer they are on their feet striking I think the feet does favor Grasso, hope Grasso been working on the takedown defence.

[@Jr-mr2jk]

Two beautiful outstanding fighters, can't wait.

[@ejoshcoron]

Can’t wait I have no idea how this one’s gonna go

[@MarshmallowEclipse]

This could easily go the way of the second Nunes and Peña fight, with the dethroned champion coming back stronger than ever and retaking the belt, or it could just as easily turn out like the trilogy fight between Usman and Edwards, with the former champion unable to bring back the magic they had before and losing a second time.

[@donaldgallegos5857]

Despite who wins in the rematch, both these women are champions.

[@TJ-ut8qg]

You had my recognition & belief long before you were champ girl. I been rooting for you & still am Hermosa. Defend what's yours like the warrior you are

[@ishanshawn]

Got Valentina winning

[@redeyexxx1841]

​@@asianconnection7701Imagine Valentina winning 4 rounds and get knock the spark out in 5th. After losing money on Izzy Strickland I ain't betting again this year.

[@steveknick1978]

Main thing I don't like is that Valentina is not seeing the 1st fight clearly. She says she made "one mistake" throwing the spinning back fist & that cost her the fight. The real question is...why did you feel the need to throw that spinning back fist? It was b/c you were getting caught with hard shots & counters in the stand up. I've been a big Valentina fan, but I don't like the fact that she hasn't acknowledged this - or been forced to acknowledge this by her coach.

[@SaraMightyX3]

Grasso has beaten washed fighters 😂

[@wwfera00]

No one tells her the truth. Not even her coaches. Otherwise she would give more credit to Grasso.

[@thefuck1742]

​@@SaraMightyX3so Valentina is washed?

[@HOMMI2Elite]

u don't know tht tho the only one who do is her

[@richarde3378]

Let's go Valentina! Win this match for your amazing legacy!

[@HotTakesBoxing]

Grasso has power in her punches she stunned valentina in the first fight but at the time she wasn’t focusing on power . You can see grasso doing mits with big ounce gloves turning her hips flowing with combinations. If she could cover the kicking distance and box valentina she could drop her . Mean while UFC fight is gonna be with those 4 ounce gloves and in Valentina’s footage you can see her popping that head kick at the end of her combinations , she knows Grasso stands with a high gaurd. She and her coach know that was something that was right there for her the whole first fight . There intent is not to like ko Grasso with a headkick but constantly touching the shin / foot on grasso face and forehead. Its Gonna be Great Fight .🔥

[@deepthoughts1739]

@HotTakesBoxing. Good observation. It’s going to be war!

[@jlogan2228]

Yea and by doing so it opens her up to body and leg kicks. I'd also not even bother with that spinning kick if I was her bc we saw how that played out last time. Just sharp short and straight striking the first round or two then as Alex gets tired throw in the other stuff to change the pace

[@daveydeluxe5788]

Valentina wants this so bad. "No mercy, I will destroy her" She's not messing around this time

[@zhihaoxu756]

Once a champion always a champion. May the best win in their rematch.

[@carlosfranciscoquintanamer9204]

Eres la mejor mí amor todo el apoyo de Nezahualcóyotl y todo MÉXICO están contigo que viva Alexa Grasso y qué viva TODO MÉXICO ❤🤜🤛🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🥊🥊🥊😎😎😎👍👍👍😇😇😇🙏🙏🙏...

[@emelitacabigasasuncion4142]

There both amazing good luck to both of you.❤❤🎉🎉🎉😊😊

[@livAxl]

I really appreciate this women's sport, from start to finish, it's so positive 💯

[@iMerkzzU]

Gonna be a banger for sure.

[@lescobrandon4586]

Good luck valentina youre gonna need it. That being said viva Mexico.

[@sadaka201]

Let's go Valentina!!

[@ivanc9231]

This is a awesome 👏 re match I can't wait to see it again

[@jasonsaleem552]

Thank you!

[@bfree200028]

This is really good journalism.

[@mithunnair8587]

Excited for this banger fight❤

[@tazmanic1081]

Always enjoyed Valentina abilities but after this video one reason I’d like to see Grasso win again is her work with the younger mma people in her country. 👍🏻

[@mariapalacios7217]

Me encanta que Alexa pronuncia México en español cuando esta hablando en ingles ... 🦾

[@danielradd111]

Respect to both women and may the best win 👏

[@MrPoolmaster11]

Can’t wait to see Grasso box Valentina’s head up AGAIN

[@SaraMightyX3]

No knockout power 😂😂😂

[@bungalowwil]

Ain't gonna happen. This won't be like the last fight.

[@jasonmartial113]

Clown 🤡🤣

[@arizonacolour8793]

Although a compromise to Embedded, this is a much better look into the fight. Purely focused on the two

[@BestScenes1]

Valentina, it’s time to get back what belongs to you🤜🏼💪

[@1st-1ast]

This is gonna be good !! 🔥

[@edithperezdonatti7413]

Desde Venezuela lluvias de bendiciones, eres mi favorita eres toda una guerrera eres la campeona. Y sigue preparándote no pares un abrazote desde la distancia 🥰

[@petokngongpa2424]

Can't wait❤

[@victorvelasquez3719]

15:00 it's so rewarding watching this young lady so grateful for the legacy of her parents. It makes me emotional too. Both Alexia and Valentina deserve to win, but in this match only one would take the belt. I wish them all the best!👏🏻👏🏻🏆💯💪🏼

[@darkcadence938]

Both are amazing fighter but feel valentina has more in her toolbox..

[@ruandeswardt6106]

Let's go Valentina❤️

[@valentinajoseph-fy4kl]

I love both these women

[@geezushasrisen]

Grasso is in for the fight of her life. Even more so than their first fight. Anyone can win on any given night, but the best of the best not only defend it, but defend it definitely; the same way Val has done before she lost. Grasso is great, but she about to fight a monster and an angry, motivated monster at that in a few days.

[@susycmenseses]

Valentina is underestimating Alexa again. Big mistake.

[@wwfera00]

Never underestimate your opponent. That's what Izzy did and look what happened. That's not to say sean fought the perfect fight cause he did. I just think Izzy thought he was gonna bulldoze through Sean.

[@Psycho_Logical_631]

Lol Valentine is gonna kick a hole through Grassho head then pick up the cage and throw it through the roof of the arena ahhhhhhh monster

[@unorthodox-2047]

Izzy got clapped by the hill billy 🤣 he knew du plesis was coming to rag doll him just like Jan did 😂

[@peacethroughstrength172]

Nahhh, VS is lol. A hit V more in rd.1 than Taila did in 5 rds and Amanda did in their 2d fight. AG came out in rd 4 and cranked it up on VS, and.she was gonna do the same in rd 5 as VS was Fn gassed early compared to AG. That came about from getting hit early and not being able to control her even on the ground, spent alot of energy while doing no damage. AG never stopped regardless of what position she was in and I can assure you she worked on that takedown defense. A great fighter can adjust mid fight and AG did that and stuffed the takedown, what now for VS?. On their feet AG is stronger, hits way harder as VS felt the sting early and is alot stronger than people think, ask VS. Her workouts are 2d to none, alot of power and.explosion movements with intense cardio. For VS, is she too stubborn in her ways and years to acknowledge what happemed and it wasnt just that spin and can she break the routine in her training in order to improve? Thats the question we are gonna find out soon because if she cant take AG down and do damage she isnt beating her on her feet, no way. So......there s a major problem that exists for VS. Semper Fidelis

[@user-sx4rn9mn6w]

Алекса - большая умница и трудяга !❤🙏🙏💪👍. И по моим наблюдениям прекрасная ударная техника с мощными рубящими ударами!👊👍👍

[@reyco6231]

Love how proud her father is of her not just for becoming a champ but for the person she is. 13.32

[@LiwaySaGu]

i love both these women ❤

[@williamwilson9283]

I got tickets to this fight. I am so thrilled to be able to see this live…can’t wait. Let’s go Valentina!!

[@leelunk8235]

WHERE IS THE FIGHT AT AND WHAT DID THE SEATS COST YOU

[@rickymartinez6623]

We'll see,🇲🇽😂😎🤭😬🤠🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@williamwilson9283]

@@leelunk8235 the fight will be in Vegas, T Mobile Arena and I got the tickets from vet tix with a total of 4 tickets. The tickets are free, all I paid was the handling fees of $14.95. I researched the ticket cost on Ticketmaster and the tickets I got were 75 bucks each. Not to shabby.

[@williamwilson9283]

@@rickymartinez6623 should be a good fight though. Good luck to both fighters and I hope they give us a good show.

[@worzel189]

inspirational

[@thebob5568]

one of the toughest fights to pick a winner

[@josetrumpas8536]

Grasso ❤ i think she will be victorious again ,let's go grasso this is your time!!! PURO GUANATOS!!!!!

[@stuffnuns]

When Grasso started round one, I could see right away Alexa had trained hard. I saw a Grasso more disciplined, more in control than I’d ever seen her. It was a real pro level fight. Alexa earned that belt. Win or lose, Grasso will give us a great fight again. I wish her just enough luck she needs. The rest is gonna be skill.

[@RJAPETAGON]

And STILLLL!!!!! Let's Go Grasso!!

[@lovesmusic7]

I have a ton of respect and admiration for both fighters. Despite their distinct personalities, they're both excellent role models and it's very difficult for me to choose one over the other. The rematch is shaping up to be a barn burner and I can't wait to see it. May the best woman win.

[@Carlos89Camargo]

Alexa ❤ venga tú puedes!

[@note11s91]

Вперёд Валентина весь Кыргызстан болеет за тебя ты лучшая для нас Кыргызстанцев 💪👍🔥

[@dsk906]

Первым бою Валентина не до оценила Грассо, Валентина раслабилась, реванше покажет кто чемпион!

[@erikme9269]

2:41 the best part of this video

[@onixx4537]

Mucha suerte 🍀 yo se que tú puedes Alexa ❤ da tu mejor pelea en todo de pie o piso cuídate d las patadas. Y pelea con todo para lograrlo. Y se rápida Valentina en los golpes ,Valentina es muy si dominas las velocidades para los impactos será una pelea dura pero no imposible .

[@cathygarcia4132]

Go go go Valentina schevchenko for the win

[@duva9704]

you re a great champion

[@jimbombom]

Полюбому Валентина❤

[@theboston3386]

Wasn't a fan of Grasso until this episode. She carries herself very well and all statements, whether if scripted, were delivered like she meant it.

[@benglim226]

Valentina is stronger with better skills but too cautious to commit & take chances. Grasso won because just fully let go & more loose with her strikes that little more speed able to hit Valentina.

[@johno30197]

Let the games begin

[@boogyjuggy]

i like it, should be a good one

[@gregjon2260]

Great Human Being, yes sir. Good Luck Ladies!

[@danielbecerra669]

Wheres part 2??

[@zacheryjackson]

Valentina is about to DESTROY her. I believe her when she says "this is my second shot, and i will not miss it" the bullet rarely misses.

[@frankthetank819]

Valentina is the goat 🐐 let’s gon

[@Stuckinasiausa]

I'll always remember that first fight, I threw money on Grasso for the money line and win by submission 😅😅😅😅 🎉 legendary day in my books It's Grasso ALL THE WAY 👊🏽🇵🇭🇺🇲

[@SaraMightyX3]

Bandwagon Fake Fans 👋

[@Stuckinasiausa]

@@SaraMightyX3 I been rooting for Grasso since she moved to flyweight

[@seduiresansforcer]

Que la meilleure gagne !

[@superflyguy4488]

This will either be like Izzy retaking his crown off Alex, or Usman being outclassed over 5 rounds by Leon.

[@yeimialvarado234]

Vamos valentina tu puedes, de regreso el cinturón 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@joseoctaviobarbozamarquez239]

Valentina recupera su titulo es muy superior en todo

[@seeare4959]

Where is part 2?

[@streetplatoon562]

Vamos Grasso !! 🇲🇽 Jalisco no se raja 👊🏼👊🏼💪🏼

[@joseandrerizbon4032]

I think valentina will be champ again.👊🔥 But i see her retiring after, no doubt she is the GOAT of womens flyweight. ✌️🙏❤️fm🇵🇭