Bro, if we see another crazy example of that undying Mexican fighting spirit on display Saturday night… I’m going to jump out my window. Win or lose, I think she outdoes everyone’s expectations of her this fight. It might be a stretch but I’m thinking this one is gonna give us JUST BLEED vibes.
Grasso is very good, especially with her boxing, but I feel that her style plays into Shevchenko's strengths. I think this fight should allow both fighters to showcase what they do best, but Valentina should be a bit sharper and a few steps ahead throughout the fight. I like Alexa and I hope she does well in the fight though.
Sadly I agree, Alex is an excellent boxer. However Valentina is elite on all levels, and I see her taking her down. That being said, Valentina has a penchant for trying to beat you at your own game. It could get interesting if Valentinas' pride gets in the way and it becomes a boxing match.
@@Chessbox09 Even in a boxing match, whilst I believe Grasso can actually touch Valentina like many of her opponents cannot, I just don’t think she has the same speed and reflexes as Shevchenko and any striking exchange also has the probability of kicks and the clinch being involved which are areas Valentina holds a big advantage. Grasso has sharp hands, and very good fundamentals in her striking but I just don’t see a striking battle ever being the key to beating Valentina until she’s gotten so much older that she loses several steps. The other factor is of course that Valentina also transitions to takedowns quite quickly from striking exchanges and has no problem pinning opponents down and chipping away at them from top position, and Grasso isn’t known for having great grappling skills. I do think it’s likely that Grasso has good enough grappling to contend with Shevchenko and avoid being finished on the ground at least early on, but Valentina also doesn’t noticeably slow down over 5 rounds and I can see her wearing Grasso down as the fight continues.
@Mary F I've talked with you on several occasions in the past about the sport of MMA. And I respect your opinion and I believe that you've been involved in the sport at sometime in your life if I recall correctly. But like you I believe grasso is a good fighter but that Valentina is just more experienced fighter than grasso and definitely Erin blanchfield. Erin gonna be great one day but I believe she's little bit green for Valentina. But good seeing you back giving us your in depth opinions.
@@musiccitymadman2023 Right :) I remember you, we often agree haha. We agree here again and you're right to point out Blanchfield's inexperience. I believe she could be technically better at BJJ than Shevchenko, but she is worse in every other area and i'm not totally sure that her BJJ is even good enough to submit Shevchenko regardless. Erin has failed to submit every competent grappler that she has fought, aside from Andrade who was fighting on a week's notice. This isn't like she's Mackenzie Dern with this deadly ground game that could possibly just finish anybody at any time. She's good, possibly better than Shevchenko in that one area, but Shevchenko has fought plenty of fighters who likely have better BJJ than her and she's been able to beat them because her grappling is good enough for her to survive and out-work her opponent as the fight continues. Blanchfield could probably control Shevchenko on the ground, but if she can't submit her and they stand back up during the round or at the start of the next round then she's a sitting duck on her feet. I do believe it's possible that she could submit Valentina, which gives her a bigger chance than most, it's just not very likely IMO. I'd be more inclined to believe Dern or Suarez could give Valentina problems than Blanchfield, but they're sticking at 115 for the foreseeable future as far as I know.
Me too, but unfortunately its not allowed to happen. The dangerous people wont allow Grasso to win but I hope she can overcome them to get this victory. How do you forsee Alexa getting it done?
@@djccombat5530 It's a long shot, but it's usually fighters people think will lose that shock the world, or at least it's how some stories go, Juliana Pena shocked Amanda and I don't think many people thought she would out class her in their first fight, but I did! I was watching Grasso's come up video a few days ago and then I looked up her record and she has not lost that many times, if she is not held down, and gets rhythm, she finds a way to win, I think if she makes it a dog fight ( which it's hard to do with the champ, she could slow the kicks down and use her boxing Jab, and if she can make it more of a boxing match, and even use some ground work, we are going to see some respectable wrestling strength from Grasso. I think her wrestling is better than what people think!
I've had my eye on Alexa since Invicta and this fight against Valentina is giving me the nerves. I like both fighters, but I really think Valentina has the edge on the stand-up. I think Alexa has the edge on the boxing department slightly. Either way though, we'll see how this unfolds. No one expected Talia to do so well against Valentina, so it's the same situation here. Anything can happen.
Probably both fighters are motivated to take this to a safe decision. Alexa is a point fighter unless she can get a lucky RNC, and Valentina is slowing down and mellowing out in her old age, having only one fight last year.
Alexa has a couple of 1-punch knockouts in 10 seconds, a couple of fight of the nights where she goes for the kiII every time, she's coming off a first-round submission last year just 2 fights ago..... _some ffkcnDmzs:_ "AlExA iS a p0int FiGhTeR"
@@Triple070007 going to decision doesn't mean u're a "point fighter". Who TF finishes super tough and durable girls with granite chin like Ji Yeon Kim, Maycee Barber and Viviane Araujo, u dmvvFkkk??? No one. Alexa Still put on a br.4in-d4.m4ging performance on most of her opponents, including breaking the #1 contender's arm and nose when she fought Carla Esparza, breaking Ji Yeon Kim's orbital bone with 1 punch, and getting 1-minute finishes in literally 1/3 of her wins.... That's not what what a "point fighter" does
This is going to be a train wreck, grasso has good skills in the division but she’s not on Valentina level. Her next fight against Blanchfield will be a tougher fight .
her face is beautiful plus she looks innocent, can't bear to see her face being punched, I think she should be able to express herself firmly with an expression full of passion so that she looks strong.
His heart is not in this because he just serves as Dana Whites mouthpiece and his paycheck is guaranteed. He has no identity as a "journalist". He's been subpar for quite a while now. Blackamoto is far superior.
Alexa is fantastic but Valentina is untouchable at this stage in her UFC career. People have said this about many champions in the male divisions and for Amanda in the female divisions. However, I cannot see anyone on the roster (be it seasoned female UFC fighters or up and comers) beating Valentina. She COULD pull the upset like Julianna did, but I can’t see her being beaten. MMA is a wild sport so I see a prayer for Alexa, but Valentina is a different breed than Amanda. I’ll get a lot of opposition with this comment but I can’t see Valentina getting upset.
Kin folk don't realize that in Mexico we have A God for everything and every God was with Alexa this fight. Viva Mexico this is the year of the AZTECS 🐆
Ela está confiante. Sabe que vai pegar pedreira, mas acredita que saberá , como ela já afirmou, buscar os pontos fracos da Valentina e liquidá-la. Missão difícil, porém não impossível. Quem apostar na Grasso vai ganhar muito dinheiro. Jogar na Valentina não tem graça. O ganho é pouco. O bom é jogar na Alexa pra ganhar muito. Já fechei meus palpites. Jones e Alexa Grasso.
She’s the “Ultimate Fighting Champion!” Somebody got to step up and make it happen! They got to bring it. If not, she continues to reign as Queen Valentina. Love her or hate her, it don’t change a thing. She’s the best!
Valentina will be quicker and sharper then her unfortunately. And her ground game is suspect. I think Valentina takes her down and mauls her. Only a grappler can give Valentina legit trouble. She needs to run it back with Santos
Has no path to victory beyond something weird/flukey. Too small to muscle Shevchenko around at all, not enough power to have a puncher's chance, and doesn't have some deadly sub game either. This fight's the formality before Blanchfield. I expect Val to swell to a -1000ish favorite by the time the fight actually rolls around.
I truly hope I'm wrong but I see this being a 5 round, relatively boring one sided fight with Grasso having one or two noteable moments but ultimately losing 50-45 or 49-46.
erin? You on that hype train because she’s american she’s the number 10 contender on flyweight. Fiorot is the real deal her UFC record is 10-1 she’s been ready and she’s #1 contender in the flyweight division Unlike blankfield
Did you see Erin's bout against Maverick? Erin couldn't do much on her striking so she went to the ground and then couldn't do much there either, Maverick was out striking her in the 3rd. She flat out didn't look good.
Not only are they fighting for the flyweight belt, but also my heart.
she don’t know u littlest bro, she’s with a real gangster like myself
Both y’all dusty dudes don’t deserve them, She needs a real masculine man like me
Y’all both chill out ! Talkn bout my wife and GF like that …….
@@beauaIloevv nah she with a distinguished gentleman which is me.
All y’all Simps
She’s beautiful ❤
keep my wives name out of urfff mouth
Even Nate Diaz gets soft for this chick
@@goodsolonius7305 Nate is a medriocre has been
@@ramonserna8089 you ok?
Wait til after the 2nd round, then try saying that again
Bro, if we see another crazy example of that undying Mexican fighting spirit on display Saturday night… I’m going to jump out my window.
Win or lose, I think she outdoes everyone’s expectations of her this fight. It might be a stretch but I’m thinking this one is gonna give us JUST BLEED vibes.
I think stylistically Valentina will pull ahead as the fight goes, but I think Alexa will be very dangerous early on
Hope you are on the ground floor !!!
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The window probably only on the first floor
Are you still alive???? I hope it's only two floor building so you can have a chanse of survive ...
@@antoniogarcia6531 I’m alive bro. Broken legs but I’m alive. Nearly fainted when she sunk in the rear naked choke fr
She's so likable 🇲🇽 🎉
This girl is genuinely gorgeous, lets go Alexa, ill be supporting you.
She’s is passionate for sure
Man, It's one of those fights that you really like both fighters, and one of them has to lose.
Vamos Alexa. Lets give Mexico a third champ this year. Y proximamente Irene Aldana contra Nunez
Brett trying to shake her nerves with these question smh 🤦♂️ let’s go GRASSO. Next champ
Win, lose or draw...all of Mexico and Mexican-Americans are rocking with you 💪🇲🇽!!!
I know a lot of self hating Mexican Americans. Mexico on the other hand is with her all the way
well said. Mexicans form Mexico and USA r the exact same
I hope she gets the belt, but i love valentina also. best of luck to both women.
Don't underestimate her. She has a real chance of pulling off the upset.
No she don’t
@@faizanyt WeLL sEe
If she does she does but I think V is gonna handle business as usual
@@jasonmartial113 🤡🤡🤡
@@JohnnyCrambo say what now? You guys know nothing. Who's handling business now?
Mark my word, she is the new champion
Hope this kid somehow gets the belt next.
Talk about insecurity
Brett okamoto doesnt fight though
Why you calling her a kid?
She might be the next one. But it'll be a while before we find out. I'd say it's at least 2 more years before we see Valentina lose her belt
Bro she's hottie not a kiddo XD
brett asking questions like a therapist the first 30 seconds in
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Fr he never got on my nerves before . Like trying to realize the moment and shake her nerves
She is absolutely ready
Vamos con todo Alexa Grasso 🇲🇽🏆
Grasso is very good, especially with her boxing, but I feel that her style plays into Shevchenko's strengths. I think this fight should allow both fighters to showcase what they do best, but Valentina should be a bit sharper and a few steps ahead throughout the fight. I like Alexa and I hope she does well in the fight though.
Agree. Val on another level.
Sadly I agree, Alex is an excellent boxer. However Valentina is elite on all levels, and I see her taking her down. That being said, Valentina has a penchant for trying to beat you at your own game. It could get interesting if Valentinas' pride gets in the way and it becomes a boxing match.
@@Chessbox09 Even in a boxing match, whilst I believe Grasso can actually touch Valentina like many of her opponents cannot, I just don’t think she has the same speed and reflexes as Shevchenko and any striking exchange also has the probability of kicks and the clinch being involved which are areas Valentina holds a big advantage. Grasso has sharp hands, and very good fundamentals in her striking but I just don’t see a striking battle ever being the key to beating Valentina until she’s gotten so much older that she loses several steps. The other factor is of course that Valentina also transitions to takedowns quite quickly from striking exchanges and has no problem pinning opponents down and chipping away at them from top position, and Grasso isn’t known for having great grappling skills. I do think it’s likely that Grasso has good enough grappling to contend with Shevchenko and avoid being finished on the ground at least early on, but Valentina also doesn’t noticeably slow down over 5 rounds and I can see her wearing Grasso down as the fight continues.
@Mary F I've talked with you on several occasions in the past about the sport of MMA. And I respect your opinion and I believe that you've been involved in the sport at sometime in your life if I recall correctly. But like you I believe grasso is a good fighter but that Valentina is just more experienced fighter than grasso and definitely Erin blanchfield. Erin gonna be great one day but I believe she's little bit green for Valentina. But good seeing you back giving us your in depth opinions.
@@musiccitymadman2023 Right :) I remember you, we often agree haha. We agree here again and you're right to point out Blanchfield's inexperience. I believe she could be technically better at BJJ than Shevchenko, but she is worse in every other area and i'm not totally sure that her BJJ is even good enough to submit Shevchenko regardless. Erin has failed to submit every competent grappler that she has fought, aside from Andrade who was fighting on a week's notice. This isn't like she's Mackenzie Dern with this deadly ground game that could possibly just finish anybody at any time. She's good, possibly better than Shevchenko in that one area, but Shevchenko has fought plenty of fighters who likely have better BJJ than her and she's been able to beat them because her grappling is good enough for her to survive and out-work her opponent as the fight continues. Blanchfield could probably control Shevchenko on the ground, but if she can't submit her and they stand back up during the round or at the start of the next round then she's a sitting duck on her feet. I do believe it's possible that she could submit Valentina, which gives her a bigger chance than most, it's just not very likely IMO. I'd be more inclined to believe Dern or Suarez could give Valentina problems than Blanchfield, but they're sticking at 115 for the foreseeable future as far as I know.
How does espn still not have 1080p quality
I feel a another Rocky Story about to happen
Me too, but unfortunately its not allowed to happen. The dangerous people wont allow Grasso to win but I hope she can overcome them to get this victory. How do you forsee Alexa getting it done?
@@djccombat5530 I think Grasso is going to clip Shevchenko and surprise her with her punching power and strength
@@BowlOfLifeNutrition With her strength is she gonna control Val in the clinch and with her power is she gonna finish her?
@@djccombat5530 It's a long shot, but it's usually fighters people think will lose that shock the world, or at least it's how some stories go, Juliana Pena shocked Amanda and I don't think many people thought she would out class her in their first fight, but I did! I was watching Grasso's come up video a few days ago and then I looked up her record and she has not lost that many times, if she is not held down, and gets rhythm, she finds a way to win, I think if she makes it a dog fight ( which it's hard to do with the champ, she could slow the kicks down and use her boxing Jab, and if she can make it more of a boxing match, and even use some ground work, we are going to see some respectable wrestling strength from Grasso. I think her wrestling is better than what people think!
I Told You So
Huge fan of her, hope she can upset Valentina
I really want to see a third Mexican ufc champion (Not sure if Yair counts, since he’s interim)
It counts just not undisputed. Next Aldana gonna take it from Lioness.
These questions are garbage
She's really cute, but I think Valentina runs through her :p
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si se puede vamos Alexa es ahora o nunca que gran peleadora
I've had my eye on Alexa since Invicta and this fight against Valentina is giving me the nerves. I like both fighters, but I really think Valentina has the edge on the stand-up. I think Alexa has the edge on the boxing department slightly. Either way though, we'll see how this unfolds. No one expected Talia to do so well against Valentina, so it's the same situation here. Anything can happen.
I like Alexa, her mentality is awesome, not sure she is ready for the title tho.
Why not?
Perhaps it’s because she is not full of her self
her eyes are unnerving
Viva La Mexico!
Viva La Pinche Raza!
Brett is such a boring interviewer
5 to 1 in Australia and I'm backing her. Love me a feisty Mexican woman that can punch on.
You got this !!! 🇲🇽
nope she dont lol
We will see!
do all 8 of you that liked this comment want to bet me 100 dollars each?
@@jfloyo11 I’m good ! I’m just pulling for Alexa
@@jfloyo11 🤡
oh geeezee here we go
Probably both fighters are motivated to take this to a safe decision. Alexa is a point fighter unless she can get a lucky RNC, and Valentina is slowing down and mellowing out in her old age, having only one fight last year.
@@claude5945 she had never fought more than twice per year her whole career in UFC. Last year was her first single-fight year.
Alexa has a couple of 1-punch knockouts in 10 seconds, a couple of fight of the nights where she goes for the kiII every time, she's coming off a first-round submission last year just 2 fights ago.....
_some ffkcnDmzs:_ "AlExA iS a p0int FiGhTeR"
@@gerard0363 She has 10 fights in the UFC, 8 are decisions. Two RNC, no TKO or KO. “Goes for the kill” if by kill you mean points.
@@Triple070007 going to decision doesn't mean u're a "point fighter".
Who TF finishes super tough and durable girls with granite chin like Ji Yeon Kim, Maycee Barber and Viviane Araujo, u dmvvFkkk??? No one. Alexa Still put on a br.4in-d4.m4ging performance on most of her opponents, including breaking the #1 contender's arm and nose when she fought Carla Esparza, breaking Ji Yeon Kim's orbital bone with 1 punch, and getting 1-minute finishes in literally 1/3 of her wins.... That's not what what a "point fighter" does
@@Triple070007 the "point fighter" won by split choke decision, buddy 😨
Odd questions
She will pull the upset
This is going to be a train wreck, grasso has good skills in the division but she’s not on Valentina level. Her next fight against Blanchfield will be a tougher fight .
if they catch Grasso with a kick, she's history, I GUARANTEE YOU 100 PERCENT.
Here we go Rocky against Drago.
What a weird, persistent line of questioning in the beginning by this dork. Asking her such weird questions.
her face is beautiful plus she looks innocent, can't bear to see her face being punched, I think she should be able to express herself firmly with an expression full of passion so that she looks strong.
@@josevigil4619 i think so
Let's go Alexa!! Use your wrestling too
A homeless person taken off the street 5 mins before this interview can do a better job then Okamoto
I agree
Ofcourse not. A homeless person woudnt need 5 mins to be better than Okamoto.
Than*
His heart is not in this because he just serves as Dana Whites mouthpiece and his paycheck is guaranteed. He has no identity as a "journalist". He's been subpar for quite a while now. Blackamoto is far superior.
She has a much better chance of winning than the odds indicate
The fight, no one is talking about.
Hopefully my girlfriend gets the win
She my girlfriend but I hope so too
Valentina is wifey so ill be in her corner 🤣🤣🤣
Alexa is fantastic but Valentina is untouchable at this stage in her UFC career. People have said this about many champions in the male divisions and for Amanda in the female divisions. However, I cannot see anyone on the roster (be it seasoned female UFC fighters or up and comers) beating Valentina. She COULD pull the upset like Julianna did, but I can’t see her being beaten. MMA is a wild sport so I see a prayer for Alexa, but Valentina is a different breed than Amanda. I’ll get a lot of opposition with this comment but I can’t see Valentina getting upset.
1:24 well dangerous people will make it so Alexa isn’t destined to be champion
Wdym?
Kin folk don't realize that in Mexico we have A God for everything and every God was with Alexa this fight. Viva Mexico this is the year of the AZTECS 🐆
Great journalism as usual.
Finished via ground and pound or submission
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Never seen a prettier female without makeup
nah she's defo wearing make-up rn.
Your obviously not ready...Valentina way to much for you ....💯
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HAHA
Inlove 😍
Who’s betting on this girl 👋🏻👋🏻
1:23 wait wait wait that's a pickup line, my man kinda sus XD
Ela está confiante. Sabe que vai pegar pedreira, mas acredita que saberá , como ela já afirmou, buscar os pontos fracos da Valentina e liquidá-la. Missão difícil, porém não impossível. Quem apostar na Grasso vai ganhar muito dinheiro. Jogar na Valentina não tem graça. O ganho é pouco. O bom é jogar na Alexa pra ganhar muito. Já fechei meus palpites. Jones e Alexa Grasso.
Viva mexico Arriba Guadalajara, it's you're time Grasso pleaaaase
Win or lose, she'll give a tough fight to Valentina. Her style is not a good match up for Valentina.
Go take it from her Alexa !
She is awesome beautiful
Im getting sick of valentina. We need some new bloood!
She’s the “Ultimate Fighting Champion!” Somebody got to step up and make it happen! They got to bring it. If not, she continues to reign as Queen Valentina. Love her or hate her, it don’t change a thing. She’s the best!
Casual Take, Val The Gooooooat 🐐
I like Valentina but Alexa grasso is a beast
Can Alexa Grasso shock the world on Saturday night?!
I hate these generic questions.
Alexita you are a sweet heart!!!!! 🇲🇽😍
Win or lose it is great to see a new face!
Suerte ALEXA.
He needs to work on his interview questions….I could ask better questions.
So ya'll really trying to sacrifice my Love to a foreign double agent fr?
Take care, wifey. I love you win or lose.♥️🌹😍
She’s so cute
She’s so fine
She has a lot of holes in her past fights . Everything Valentina will take care of !
Valentina will be quicker and sharper then her unfortunately. And her ground game is suspect. I think Valentina takes her down and mauls her. Only a grappler can give Valentina legit trouble. She needs to run it back with Santos
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Go alexa...
Alexa via leg kicks
Has no path to victory beyond something weird/flukey. Too small to muscle Shevchenko around at all, not enough power to have a puncher's chance, and doesn't have some deadly sub game either. This fight's the formality before Blanchfield. I expect Val to swell to a -1000ish favorite by the time the fight actually rolls around.
You were wrong man
@@natanhaelalvarado6137 I know. Crow eaten.
I truly hope I'm wrong but I see this being a 5 round, relatively boring one sided fight with Grasso having one or two noteable moments but ultimately losing 50-45 or 49-46.
what i love is what is unpredictable , ya just never know ha
My gf 🥰
Valentina is too fast for Alexa.
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Right now only Erin can stand a chance against Valentina
erin? You on that hype train because she’s american she’s the number 10 contender on flyweight. Fiorot is the real deal her UFC record is 10-1 she’s been ready and she’s #1 contender in the flyweight division Unlike blankfield
@Willie1010 Lol. Fiorot? The same chick who had an awful last performance?
Did you see Erin's bout against Maverick? Erin couldn't do much on her striking so she went to the ground and then couldn't do much there either, Maverick was out striking her in the 3rd. She flat out didn't look good.
Lets Go Grasso !!! Box them ears off!
who did she beat to get this shot? blanchfield would whoop this girl
Lol no she would not! Blanchfield standup sucks. Keep hyping her up though 👍🏼
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Ariana Grande
Why this guy is asking Silly childish questions?
Something about her eyes.. as if she is looking deep into abyss yet she has a baby face.
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Scariana Grande
why she so cute?
Lets go!
She does not look like a women mma fighter.
Your getting dismantled badly simple the queen is back!
My wifey 🤎
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obviously
val gonna make her look like a little girl
Valentina's food tastes like trash 100%
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And she won it, haha!!!!
Ur sweet person, but Valentina will dominate u.
no, casual
They are both beauuuuuutiful 🥰🥰🥰
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She's so cuuute! But like, a kiss on the forehead a kiss on the cheek cute... 😉