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Underdog Alexa Grasso Shocks the MMA World by Submitting Valentina Shevchenko for UFC Flyweight Title
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Alexa Grasso caused a shock upset in the UFC women's flyweight title fight by submitting Valentina Shevchenko. The fight started with Shevchenko landing some powerful strikes, and the first round was closely contested.
Shevchenko took Grasso down in the second round but failed to do significant damage. The third round was frustrating for fans, but Shevchenko nearly secured a rear-naked choke. In the fourth round, Grasso seized her opportunity and quickly went for a rear-naked choke after Shevchenko gave up her back.
She secured her arms under Shevchenko's chin and forced the tap, becoming the new UFC women's flyweight champion.
Highlights:
- Alexa Grasso submits Valentina Shevchenko in UFC women's flyweight title fight.
- Shevchenko lands powerful strikes in the first round.
- Grasso proves her skill on her feet with precise jabs.
- Shevchenko takes Grasso down in the second round.
- Shevchenko nearly secures a rear-naked choke in the third round.
- Grasso seizes the opportunity in the fourth round and submits Shevchenko.
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Alexa Grasso shocked the MMA world in 2021 when she defeated Valentina Shevchenko, the long-time UFC flyweight champion. Many believed that Shevchenko’s reign as champion was unbeatable, but Grasso proved them wrong. She secured a submission win and accomplished what many thought could never happen.
Recently, Grasso appeared as a guest on the MMA hour with Ariel Helwani. While there, she teased…