Valentina Shevchenko vs Alexa Grasso Prediction: No Chance for the Mexican

On the night of March 5, the grand tournament UFC 285 will take place. In the co-main event, current champion Valentina Shevchenko will defend her title against Alexa Grasso. The fight will occur in the featherweight division, and the Mexican is ranked number six in the official UFC featherweight division.

Valentina Shevchenko is among the strongest female fighters in the world, regardless of weight class or promotion. Despite her looks, in the cage, Valentina is fearsome and has almost no weaknesses.

Although, of course, her last bout (against Taila Santos) created anxiety in the fans' souls. Santos was not inferior in the fight, and in the opinion of some was even better.

But now, there's really nothing to worry about. Grasso is not a worthy competitor, with all due respect to her skills.

She is a fighter with a good school of boxing, constantly progressing, but indeed not of Shevchenko's level. The title fight for her is manna from heaven, a matter of chance, and she would not get it in any other circumstances.

Valentina Bullet Shevchenko will choose her fight plan. She may play a bit standing, but sooner or later, she'll finish her opponent - they are fighters of different levels. She'll most likely finish her on the parterre, choke her, or hit her with a grand pound. It won't be hard for Valentina to drag Alexa on the floor. She's physically stronger and more technical, and she'll warm up with leg kicks beforehand.

Grasso has developed into a serious competitor. She has good arms, good grappling, jiu-jitsu. Plus, she's turning from a young girl into a real fighter. She used to lack spirit sometimes. Now everything has changed. But Valentina is tough. She has a serious arsenal. She is very smart and sensitive. She is able to knock out Grasso with a kick to the head, a kick to the liver, she has a strong wrestling style, which makes her a fighter of the highest level. Valentina can finish a fight all over, or by points.

Antonina La Pantera Shevchenko, Valentina's older sister