Valentina Shevchenko didn't give a chance Alexa grasso and regained the flyweight belt (up to 56,7 kg) in the co-main event of the UFC 306 this Saturday (14). The Kyrgyz woman demonstrated superiority in grappling, controlled most of the fight on the ground and secured victory by unanimous decision.
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The trilogy between the two fighters was marked by moments of intensity. Shevchenko started the fight imposing her pace, taking the Mexican to the ground and working from dominant positions. Grasso, in turn, sought the submission with an arm triangle in the first round, but the former champion managed to defend herself.
In the second round, the scenario repeated itself. Valentina continued to press and dominate the fight on the ground, while Alexa tried to find an opening to turn the situation around. The Mexican managed to get a guillotine in the fourth round, but the Kyrgyz showed resilience and escaped the choke.
The strategy of Valentina Shevchenko proved effective throughout the five rounds. The Kyrgyz, with her experience and superior grappling technique, neutralized the submission attempts of Alexa grasso and controlled the pace of the fight.
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