Alexa Grasso open to rematch with Valentina Shevchenko

Alexa Grasso open to rematch with Valentina Shevchenko

With a stoppage victory over Valentina Shevchenko, new UFC flyweight champion Alexa Grasso is poised to give the Poole an immediate rematch and prove that her unexpected success was no accident.

“I won the most important fight of my life, I did everything to get my hand raised, and I knew that I would finish this fight ahead of schedule, no matter what happens,” the Mexican said at a press conference after the UFC 285 tournament. “I dreamed of this moment for the last three months, I dreamed about it every night – how I go into the octagon, how I fight, how they raise my hand and hand me the belt “

“Of course, I am ready to give her revenge. She has been the dominant champion in the division for a long time and we can do it again. It would be great to fight in Mexico – that would be amazing.”

The women’s flyweight title fight, which became the second most important event of the number event, ended at 4:34 of the fourth round with Grasso’s victory by rear naked choke.

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