Grasso vs. Shevchenko 9/14/24 – With the UFC back in the bright lights of Las Vegas this Saturday. The Sphere will also be treated to a thrilling Women’s Flyweight Title Bout. In this scrimmage between two coveted division fighters, Alexa’s game plans for Grasso to fight Valentina ‘Bullet’ Shevchenko. Their records are also not short of impressive, with Grasso standing at 16-3-1 while Shevchenko has a record of 23-4-1. This event, broadcast live on ESPN at 10:00 PM ET and streamed on UFC Fight Pass, will attract not only many but diehard bettors, making it one of the best sportsbooks online.
Grasso vs. Shevchenko 9/14/24
| When: | Saturday, September 14, 2024 | Time: 10:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | The Sphere, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
| Stream: | UFC Fight Pass |
The current betting odds reflect a tightly contested bout, with Alexa Grasso slightly favored over Valentina Shevchenko. This slight edge might reflect recent performances or perceived advantages in striking or grappling, which could sway public and expert betting sentiments.
Grasso vs. Shevchenko 9/14/24 Odds
| Fighter | Odds | Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexa Grasso | -120 | Valentina Shevchenko | -105 |
Main Card
Alexa Grasso
In Alexa Grasso‘s career, who has stood with 16 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw overall, she figures out a way to put some structure in the octagon, which is evident in landing 4.67 significant strikes in 1 minute with an accuracy of 43%. Grasso’s striking defense is also remarkable, as she dives into punches at 3.95 strikes per minute and defends at a rate of 58%. Nevertheless, in these statistics, 0.41 takedowns are quite average per 15 minutes of fight time with a 45% accuracy. Most of the time, her strikes determine whether the other fighters will fall in line. This indicates that she has not lost her balance in the fight, even against the high level opponents.
Valentina Shevchenko
Valentina “Bullet” Shevchenko, who also stands at 5’5″ and weighs 125 lbs, Grasso finds some parity in size, though the former comes with a different strategy. As for grappling, Shevchenko’s in-ring striking accuracy reaches 52%, with 3.28 strikes landed per minute. In comparison, her defensive capabilities are complemented by an impressive defensive rate of 62% and only 2.11 theta strikes absorbed per minute. The best part of her numbers comes from grappling, where she can take her opponents down at a 63% clip for 2.56 times per 15 minutes fought and defend against 71% of takedown attempts. In addition, Shevchenko is a very intelligent grappler who is very solid defensively and enables herself to be victorious in any fight where such skills are necessary.
Grasso vs. Shevchenko Betting Numbers
| Record | 16-3-1 | 23-4-1 |
| Last Fight | Draw | Draw |
| Country | Mexico | Kyrgyzstan |
| Height | 5′ 5″ | 5′ 5″ |
| Weight (lbs) | 125 | 125 |
| Reach (in) | 66″ | 66″ |
| Win by KO/TKO | 25% | 35% |
| Win by Submission | 13% | 30% |
| Decisions | 63% | 35% |
| Strikes landed per minute | 4.67 | 3.28 |
| Striking accuracy | 43% | 52% |
| Striking absorbed per minute | 3.95 | 2.11 |
| Striking defense | 58% | 62% |
| Takedown average | 0.41 | 2.56 |
| Takedown accuracy | 45% | 63% |
| Takedown defense | 59% | 71% |
| Submission average | 0.6 | 0.4 |
Grasso vs. Shevchenko Betting Picks
In this analysis of MMA latest prediction, the conflict between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko is tipped to be more of a tactical sparring, a display of women’s elite MMA at its best. Grasso will have to deal with many underlying strategic and defensive grappling tactics that Shevchenko possesses and remains resourceful in her matches. Although the odds are barely in favor of Grasso, she counters it with immense experience and a well-rounded game that could turn the tables on Grasso, especially with her dominant grappling.
To sum up, even if positivity weighs most on the shoulders of Alexa Grasso as she steps in the ring, the odds that were set by the bookmakers, as well as our analysis, point out that there is a chance for Valentina Shevchenko to be the one looking for the victory the most, provided the fight takes the shape where she has the upper hand in grappling exchanges and clinches. This makes the fight highly entertaining not just due to the physical aspects involved but because of the brain that will be tested as much, which any betting punter needs to factor into their enjoyment.
