Grasso makes weight and confirms fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
It's no secret that Natália Silva is having a great run in her career and is in a great position to compete for the flyweight (up to 57 kg) belt of the biggest MMA company in the world. However, the victory at UFC Seattle put Alexa Grasso back in the running for the title. Last Saturday (28), the former champion shone and simply knocked out and submitted Maycee Barber in the first round, leaving fans and even Dana White shocked.
After two consecutive losses, the Mexican needed to perform well and ignored the pressure. Focused and sharper than ever, Grasso knocked out the American with a powerful straight punch to her face, took her back, and applied a rear-naked choke. The damage was so extensive that Barber remained unconscious for a considerable time with her eyes wide open. After witnessing the incident, the official praised the athlete.
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It's true that Natalia beat Grasso, but the outcome of the fight was so memorable and viral that it could lead to her jumping the queue, especially in the 'Paramount' era, where entertainment is a factor to be considered. Another point that could hinder the Brazilian is the fact that the Mexican is a former champion and is tied with her rival Valentina Shevchenko , the queen of the division (one win, one loss, and one draw).
Position of the athletes in the flyweight division.
Currently, former champion Alexa Grasso has one win and is ranked third in the division. Natalia Silva, on the other hand , is undefeated in the UFC with eight wins and is number one in the rankings, behind only champion Valentina Shevchenko.
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