Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Riyadh Season Noche UFC is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Alexa Grasso will take on Valentina “Bullet” Shevchenko in the Women’s Flyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Grasso brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 66″ reach. In contrast, Shevchenko, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 66″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 43% striking accuracy, Grasso has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.67 per minute. On the other hand, Shevchenko boasts a 52% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.28 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 31-year-old, Alexa Grasso is coming in with a 16-3-1 record. Grasso will be fighting for the first time since a draw via split decision against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2 in September.

Shevchenko, meanwhile, is coming off a split decision draw against Alexa Grasso on September 16, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2 and holds a 23-4-1 record.

Alexa Grasso has a orthodox fighting stance with an 66″ reach. The 36-year-old Valentina Shevchenko is an southpaw fighter with a 66″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Alexa Grasso stats

→ Grasso’s striking accuracy is 43%.
→ Grasso lands 4.67 significant strikes per minute.
→ Grasso’s takedown accuracy is 45%.
→ Grasso’s takedown average is 0.41 per 15 minutes.
→ Grasso’s takedown defense is 59%.

Grasso comes in with 43% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.67 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Shevchenko fires at 52% accuracy, landing about 3.28 significant strikes per minute. Alexa Grasso also has a 45% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.41 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Shevchenko’s 2.56 takedowns and 71% takedown accuracy.

Valentina Shevchenko stats

→ Shevchenko’s striking accuracy is 52%.
→ Shevchenko lands 3.28 significant strikes per minute.
→ Shevchenko’s takedown accuracy is 63%.
→ Shevchenko’s takedown average is 2.56 per 15 minutes.
→ Shevchenko’s takedown defense is 71%.

Valentina spent, on average, 17:57 minutes in the Octagon, and Alexa has an average fight time of 15:06 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an entertaining clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Alexa or Valentina? Sound off in the comments.

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