MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom goes in-depth to break down the biggest fights in the UFC. Today, he takes a closer look at the UFC 306 co-main event between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko ( ESPN+ pay-per-view). Alexa Grasso UFC 306 preview Alexa Grasso Staple info: Record: (16-3-1 MMA, 8-3-1 UFC) Height: 5’5″ Age: 31 Weight: 125 lbs. Reach: 66″ Last fight: Draw with Valentina Shevchenko (Sept. 16, 2023) Camp: Lobo Gym (Mexico) Stance/striking style: Switch-stance/kickboxing Risk management: Good Supplemental info: + UFC flyweight champion + Regional MMA title + Multiple grappling accolades + Brazilian jiu-jitsu purple belt + 4 KO victories + 2 submission wins + 5 first-round finishes + Consistent pace and pressure ^ High-volume striker + Solid footwork + Puts together punches well ^ Punctuates with accurate kicks + Effective in the clinch ^ Good application of over/underhooks + Strikes well off the breaks + Improved transitional grappling +/- 1-1-1 against UFC-level southpaws Valentina Shevchenko UFC 306 preview Valentina Shevchenko Staple info: Record: (23-4-1 MMA, 12-3-1 UFC) Height: 5’5″ Age: 36 Weight: 125 lbs
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