Alexa Grasso, the former UFC flyweight champion, has shared a motivational message on social media following her recent title loss to Valentina Shevchenko. Despite a valiant effort, Grasso lost the fight by unanimous decision at UFC 306.
Despite the setback, Grasso remains positive and focused on her future. She posted a picture featuring a mirror selfie with her abs on display, accompanied by the caption:
"A shake and pure forward 🥰 🦾"
Check out the post below:
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The post has garnered substantial support from her fans. Fans promptly flooded the comments section with messages of encouragement and support.
One fan commented:
"You're still champ of the world to me"
Another wrote:
"Like they say, there's nothing beautiful like a smile struggled through tears. ♥️"
Many others praised her resilience and determination, assuring her that she will come back stronger.
Check out some of the fan reactions below:
Grasso's loss to Shevchenko was a tough pill to swallow, as she had previously defeated the Kyrgyzstani fighter in a stunning upset. However, Shevchenko's dominance in the trilogy fight was undeniable, and the judges' decision was widely accepted.
Diego Lopes weighs on his teammate Alexa Grasso’s performance at UFC 306
Diego Lopes, who recently secured a victory over Brian Ortega at UFC 306, expressed disappointment in his teammate Alexa Grasso’s performance in her flyweight title fight against Valentina Shevchenko. In the post-fight press conference, Lopes shared his perspective, stating:
''I think Alexa froze and wasn’t in the fight tonight. Valentina didn’t do much either. What did she do? She just took her to the ground and tried to control her there. Didn’t do any damage, she didn’t do anything either.”
Check out Diego Lopes' comments below (0:40):
Following the fight, Grasso also shared her statement on Instagram, expressing her gratitude for the support she received despite the loss:
''I want to thank you for all your support. 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 them.''
Check out Alexa Grasso's post below:
Grasso now holds a professional fight record of 16 victories, four defeats, and one draw.