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Alexa Grasso

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sports1 year ago

Grasso vs. Shevchenko: Episode 1 Results and UFC 306 Theme Dispute

The Ultimate Fighter 32 premiered with coaches Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko selecting their teams from a diverse international roster. Grasso won the coin toss and picked Guillermo Torres and Robert Valentin first, while Shevchenko chose Roedie Roets and Shamidkhan Magomedov. In the first fight, Roets defeated Torres by decision, giving Shevchenko's team an early lead. The season will culminate in a flyweight championship trilogy bout between Grasso and Shevchenko, with TUF finalists competing for UFC contracts.

sports-mma1 year ago

"UFC Vegas 88 Prelim Results and Predictions: Tuivasa vs. Tybura Fight Night Odds and Play-by-Play"

Former UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk has been named to the UFC Hall of Fame, while women's flyweight champion Alexa Grasso is set to coach on the newest season of The Ultimate Fighter. Additionally, light heavyweight Jamahal Hill discusses his upcoming title bout against Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 300.

sports2 years ago

Controversial Judging in Grasso-Shevchenko Fight Divides NSAC and UFC Fighters

Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) executive director Jeff Mullen disagreed with judge Mike Bell's controversial 10-8 score in the fifth round of the UFC women's featherweight title fight between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko. Mullen and other judges on a training call agreed that the round should have been scored 10-9 for Grasso instead. Shevchenko has questioned the score and UFC president Dana White expressed dissatisfaction, suggesting a trilogy fight between Grasso and Shevchenko would be appropriate. The training call aimed to clarify the criteria for scoring 10-8 rounds in MMA.

sports2 years ago

Dana White Demands Investigation into Noche UFC Judge's 10-8 Scorecard

Dana White, CEO of the UFC, expressed outrage over judge Mike Bell's 10-8 scorecard in the main event of Noche UFC, which resulted in a split draw between flyweight champion Alexa Grasso and former titleholder Valentina Shevchenko. White called for an investigation into the judge's decision and criticized the criteria for scoring a 10-8 round. Despite the controversy, White confirmed that Shevchenko will have an immediate trilogy fight with Grasso once she recovers from a broken thumb.

sports2 years ago

Controversial Draw in Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2 at Noche UFC Sparks Debate

The Noche UFC event ended in a controversial draw between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko, with one judge's head-scratching scorecard potentially costing Shevchenko the chance to reclaim the title. The post-fight show discusses the fight, the possibility of a trilogy, and the impact of the result on the division. Other topics include Jack Della Maddalena's win over Kevin Holland, Raul Rosas Jr.'s TKO victory, and Lupita Godinez and Tracy Cortez's impressive performances.

sports2 years ago

"Controversial Draw: Alexa Grasso retains UFC title in split decision against Valentina Shevchenko"

Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko fought to a split draw in an intense battle for the UFC women's flyweight title at Noche UFC. The judges' scorecards were divided, with one judge scoring it for Grasso, another for Shevchenko, and one declaring it a draw. Grasso retained her title, but the result left both fighters and fans disappointed. Despite the controversial outcome, the fight was highly praised as one of the best women's title fights in recent UFC history.

sports2 years ago

"Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2: Surprising Reactions and Rematch Ready"

Noche UFC features an 11-fight lineup with a women's Flyweight title rematch between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko as the main event. The article provides odds and betting recommendations for the undercard and main card fights, suggesting parlay bets on Shevchenko and Raul Rosas Jr., as well as a single bet on Jack Della Maddalena. The author also highlights the dominance of Gabriel Miranda, Carlos Ulberg, Kevin Jousset, Manel Kape, Alexander Volkov, and Justin Tafa in their respective fights.