Alexa Grasso speaks after UFC 306 trilogy defeat
In a recent Instagram post, Grasso addressed her following after UFC 306.
“I want to thank you for all your support,” Grasso posted. “It wasn’t the night I wanted. I’ll get back to training and I promise the next fight will be much better. I love you all.”
Grasso, 31, has plenty of time and opportunity to earn herself another UFC flyweight title shot. Shevchenko will likely face Manon Fiorot next, who weighed in as the backup fighter at UFC 306.
Entering UFC 306, Grasso fought to a split draw against Shevchenko at Noche UFC last year. She earned the UFC flyweight title by submitting Shevchenko at UFC 285.
Since making the full-time transition from strawweight to flyweight, Grasso has surged into one of the biggest female UFC stars. She’s earned wins over Maycee Barber, Joanne Wood, and Viviane Araújo at 125lbs.
Grasso will likely have to fight and beat another top flyweight to earn another shot at the belt. A fight against the Erin Blanchfield vs. Rose Namajunas winner could make sense for the former titleholder.
Grasso and Shevchenko could potentially meet again before their careers conclude. In the meantime, both are preparing for new ventures in the flyweight division.
