Alexa Grasso: 'It's Impossible' to Downplay Valentina Shevchenko, Tatiana Suarez Rematch | UFC 285
Alexa Grasso interview. Grasso catches up with CBS Sports' Shakiel Mahjouri ahead of UFC 285: Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane. Grasso discusses the Valentina Shevchenko vs Alexa Grasso fight for the UFC women's flyweight championship, the return of Tatiana Saurez and the success of her fellow Mexican fighters, Brandon Moreno and Yair Rodriguez.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Teaser
0:11 - Intro
0:37 - UFC 285 fight week
1:32 - Success at women's flyweight
2:16 - Advice to young fighters in the UFC
3:40 - Shevchenko vs Grasso preview
5:09 - The legend of Shevchenko
6:01 - Biggest advantage against Shevchenko
6:40 - New contenders at women's flyweight: Erin Blanchfield, Manon Fiorot and more
7:41 - Suarez vs Grasso rematch
8:42 - Is Grasso being overlooked on the Jones vs Gane card?
9:29 - Following in the footsteps of Moreno and Rodriguez
10:40 - Unity of Mexico fans and fighters
12:00 - Rapidfire: Karens, Mexican Food, Athletes and backstory
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I predicted Alexa Grasso wins but I forgot to tell you until now 😂👊🇲🇽
Grasso doesn't even look like a cage fighter but she's damn good.
Tough not to root for Alexa, Valentina AND Tatiana! All great martial artists and people.
Hearing her talk and be so humble instantly makes me a fan! I will definitely be cheering for you Alexa!!!
I've been on the grasso bandwagon for a while now. Her boxing is immaculate. She's no slouch in grappling either. Really rooting for her.
My mom is the one who put me on the grasso train whenever she fought that Korean girl, she's one of my favorites
Yeah her boxing skills are sharp. I'm wishing her a long reign as a champion.
What a great personality and a great humble human being. Alexa Grasso you are amazing, win or lose.
She’s a doll
She's So damn cute, loved since I saw her lol I feel the same about Valentina. They're both Gorgeous women(inside and out) I would hate to see either lose but I believe Alexa can get it done
Naw dog
Alexa is a singularity in the UFC no trash talking, focused, realistic you can’t help but like her, Si le das Alexa! Si le das! 👊🇲🇽
She will be head kicked to the shadow realm on Saturday night 😂
@@kongoemati2268 Valentina is a pretty good fighter no question about it Alexa knows that but that makes her predictable too, I’m 100% sure Alexa’s gameplan includes defending headkicks, crucifix submissions and Muay Thai clinching I can see Valentina is looking at this fight as an easy win and is planning a show off, we’ll see what happens 👊🇲🇽
@@supersonico9364 pretty good? Valentina is the wmma Goat. No nobody in 135 and 125 pound can beat her. Nunes struggled against her and not to forget she already beat half of the girls in the 135pnds weight class. Even Holly Holm lost to her. And she’s a finisher. Grasso is in big trouble. Valentina via ko or submission.
@@kongoemati2268 in an infinite universe there are infinite possibilities
@kongo what are you talking about? Nunes beat Shevchenko twice.
I haven't seen many Alexa interviews, if any, and I gotta say, I love this chick. What a great person. I seriously don't want either women to lose on Saturday.
Heart of gold that girl
I think erin beats them both.
Grasso is so awesome and humble, I wish both could win, but thats just not how it is. I hope its a great fight.
Me encanta la sencillez la humildad y la sinceridad de Alexa Grasso y se que llegarás muy alto en la vida te lo digo desde lo más profundo de mi corazón ❤
Alexa is a great person when i meet her in lobo gym i cant believe i was taking to a ufc star and now see her fighting for belt super crazy and motivate me so much thanks alexa
Watch it buddy she mine jk bro 😂
Her Passion Is So Inspirational
Shak MMA said talking to you is good for the soul and I could not agree more! Great compliment
Haha hope you keep tuning in!
Vamos Alexa el reto mas grande de tu vida... sera la gloria y el orgullo para todos nosotros 🇲🇽 fuerza y vamos por la victoria
She is beautiful
Great interview Shak keep it up 😊👍👏🏻...!
Appreciate the support, Freddie! Keep tuning in and enjoy the fights this week!
i see you Shak keep it up bro!
Appreciate you buddy. Keep tuning in! 😁
Viva México! 🇲🇽
Always been a fan of Alexa! Good luck!
thanks for the interview
Thanks for watching! Hope you stick around
I LOVE GRASSO !!! The host is 100 percent right ! Talking to Grasso is so good for the soul. She has an amazing aura around her. Love everthing about this girl
Haha glad you enjoyed the video! Hope you continue tuning in
She's so beautiful
Bruh this was better than her interview in espn XD. Your channel was underrated man!
Awww man, that means a lot. Hope you continue to tune in :)
@@ShakMMA Sure man! just watched the fight. So that's her secret plan to win :) I knew she gonna be a champ!
Her hook counters are the key valentina rushes with combos always And grasso has some good counters that might catch valentina
Grasso would be too slow for the hooks, which would make Valentina time for the takedowns, but an effective jab could get the job done just to break Valentina's rhytm by stabilizing her since she bounces in a quiet manner. And then the hooks would be more precise...
@@alcottdevalte7440 i actually agree with you but miracles and mistakes happen lol
@@alcottdevalte7440 i actually agree with you but miracles and mistakes happen lol
@@bunnyban5365 I really want Grasso to win and just hope her team has a good gameplan. Upsets once in a while are fun to watch.
This interview is amazing. Thank you.
So glad you enjoyed it, Robert! Appreciate the kind words
Genial Alexa hablando inglés muy bien. Saludos desde Argentina.
Great interview!!
So glad you enjoyed it!
Good interview. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it. Hope you stick around. I'll have more this week
Great interview...
Appreciate you, Joel! Hope you stick around
she is pretty😍
GREAT interview!
So glad you liked it, Kozol! I hope you keep tuning in :)
Better for the division to have a new champion and shake things up because there is no clear contender. Santos, Fiorot, Blanchfield all have cases to get a shot and they need to fight eachother maybe 2 fights with Valentina would be better for the division.
Great interview
Appreciate it, Aidan! Hope you keep on tuning in :)
The big worry with a rematch is if Grasso beats Valentina again which looks like it will happen it would most likely end the bullet MMA career with her getting old.
Muchas personas hablan de que lo de Alexa Grasso fue suerte porque nadie quiere aceptar las derrotas pero sabemos que no fué así y en esta revancha se lo vas a demostrar
Let's go Grasso, you can win this fight 💪🏻
Awesome interview, is there anyway you can get a interview with Amanda lemos?
I will definitely try! I don't think she speaks English in interviews, but maybe we can get a translator :)
@@ShakMMA that would be awesome appreciate it bro 💯
Excellent video! I want Alexa to become a champion
Speed wise 😅she is a tad slow compared to valentina
@@jonathankabasele985That's weird because Grasso used to be a STW and moved up.
@@jonathankabasele985 Alexa speed has been increased. Her standup got better
Glad you enjoyed it! Hope you keep tuning in :)
@@ShakMMA No problem. I will😀
Great questions at the end! Alexa is a cool name
So glad you enjoyed it. Hope you stick around for more 😁
Let's go! #AlexaGrasso2023
My favourite women fighter right now♥️
So you didn't mention Manon in the line of those potential contenders?! I like Alexa but she ducked Manon & Manon would kill Erin if they ever fight
😂😂😂 did you see Manon’s fight against Chookagain? They both looked terrible
@@JRF1004 terrible?? She won with unanimous decision...she dominated all her fights & still the longest winning streak amongst all the contenders for the belt
Mentioned her in the timestamps since it slipped my mind in the moment
I hope Alexa keeps grinding. All to often the underdog will let it go to their heads after taking a championship away. Don’t stop working and preparing Alexa! You can be the greatest of all times!
My boy blushing the whole time LFMAAO can’t blame ya bro, power to ya my bro 💪💪
Bamos mexico tu puedes me casi ganas
Yes she is the nicest fighter.
She will be the one to Dethrone the champ Valentina
Hilarious
@@brandontaylor1688 Is it though?
Lies!
@@queenninja2141 ok then
Anything is possible inside the cage it only takes one mistake! Valentina still the best but she looks like she's slowing down which is understandable she's 34 so she's not getting any younger I think she will lose the belt soon tho if not this Saturday which I don’t think she will but I still think her time is almost up as the champ I hope I'm wrong tho lol
My desire, my will, my heart. Perfection! 🥰
im in love now.
cool
This is the first time I've seen her she's very pretty like Ms Valentina.. ❤️
Alexa recuerda q tienes miles de administradores q no ablan inglés entre ellos me cuento yo........felicidades por tu gran belleza y por ser una SUPER CAMPEONA dicho con todo respeto y admiración
good luck
Shevshenko is a mean girl😅 i fear for grasso’s face
Team GRASSO 🇲🇽🏆
We did it
😘 Goodluck Alexa hope u get the W
Sherdog questions
I wish there were only lady fight's!! That's where the action is!!Good interview!!I love the Mexican fighter's, they come to fight!!!
Damn she's stunning, Look like an Angel ❤️
I like how nobody never notice Manon Fiorot, she's ranked n°1 and everyone is acting like she's not here, nobody calling her out that's quite funny
She's injured
she turn down the fight
Why would a fighter call out an opponent on a wheelchair ♿️. That would be a waste of time.
@@jorrba3934 lol
Haha my bad, I forgot in the moment so I added her to the timestamps
Hope this kid wins the belt next but it's certainly a challenge itself.
Even without make up she's beautiful
Alexa is going for the title! Yeah! Good luck this Saturday Grasso! Lol
Lovely Alexa, our blood and strength be with you in the cage. Viva Mėxico.
What a lovely lady and UFC champion
🇲🇽 🏆
Alexa 4 round TKO
Beautiful girl and nice personality
And new
And still!
Chilaquiles are the best!!
I CANNOT wait to try some
She's not a Karen
pls keep my baby Grasso from that monster..
Just don’t walk into her counters all night, the way everyone does…
How'd u get those UFC belts man, you ever fought in the middleweight division ?
35 bucks on Amazon for the child replica haha
@@ShakMMA UFC has gone full WWE mode
Alexa wins by ko in 4th round. Vamos Alexa!!!!!!
Actually Yair is not the feather weight champ..He's INTERN Champ
This is true
She won the belt !!!!
She did!
My wifey 🌹
Oh, God, she's so laid back, chill and just grateful to be there.... She's totally gonna lose, isn't she? :/
no
damn she is pretty smart
Crazy how she trained for that finish
Not on the same level as Shevchenko!
i been rooting for Alexa for a while now, i'm praying for the upset, even though i love both. i just want to see her get the W. May the best women win.
Alexa, ur the best! x6 dog
Hands down, the best Karen ever
LOL!
She’s like a 6 or 7 but her personality makes her a 10 ❤
You’re like a .3
@@Vanderstein950 .2 too much
Is she still pushing the jab and shaming those who chose not to get it?????
Uh, Alexa wins! Wait, she already won!!
She did!
@@ShakMMA Yes, Sir!
I better not catch anyone making mean remarks about my future baby mama
I really like Grasso but Tatiana Suarez will dominate both 115 and 125
Who the fook is this guy! Careful how you talk to Grasso!
Better than that trash Rousey
noway shes a karen
Mexican Karen’s iight
I dont like women fighting 😅
Why
@@EstoniiiaI can agree with him 98% of them are boring, very few female fighters are exciting but I don't mind as I am trying to learn everything I can about MMA so I watch them lol.
He clearly has a crush on her lol, no wonder of course
Great interview
Appreciate you tuning in, Mike!