Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko seem inseparable at this stage, almost like best friends.
The two top flyweights are on a media tour in anticipation of their roles as coaches on The Ultimate Fighter 32. Recently, they were spotted sitting courtside at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland for the NCAA Women’s Final Four tournament. They were there to support basketball sensation Caitlin Clark as she leads her Iowa Hawkeyes against the Connecticut Huskies. Before the big game, Grasso and Shevchenko had a friendly faceoff, which you can watch below.
Grasso (16-3-1) holds the UFC women’s flyweight championship title, which she secured by defeating Shevchenko with a spectacular fourth-round submission in March 2023. She managed to retain her title in a contentious split draw rematch this past September at Noche UFC.
Shevchenko (23-4-1) was the dominant figure in the division before her defeat to Grasso. Known as “Bullet,” she held the title with a record seven consecutive defenses, triumphing over fighters like Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Jessica Andrade, Liz Carmouche, Taila Santos, among others.
Fans can look forward to a trilogy fight between Grasso and Shevchenko later this year after the conclusion of TUF 32, scheduled to premiere in June.
FAQs
1. Who are Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko in the MMA world?
Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko are top flyweight fighters in the UFC.
2. When did Alexa Grasso win the UFC women’s flyweight championship?
Alexa Grasso secured the UFC women’s flyweight championship by defeating Valentina Shevchenko with a fourth-round submission in March 2023.
3. How many title defenses did Valentina Shevchenko have before her defeat to Grasso?
Valentina Shevchenko had seven consecutive title defenses before her loss to Grasso.
4. What can fans expect after the conclusion of The Ultimate Fighter 32?
Fans can anticipate a trilogy fight between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko.
