UFC Vegas 8: Alex Grasso defeats Ji Yeon Kim via unanimous decision


UFC Vegas 8: Alex Grasso defeats Ji Yeon Kim via unanimous decision

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In an intriguing fight, Alexa Grasso defeated Ji Yeon Kim at UFC Vegas 8. The two faced in a flyweight bout yesternight (Sat., Aug. 29, 2020) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Grasso was aggressive from the start and landed a right hand and some heavy kicks early. This was followed by trading left hooks and Kim landed clean. Grasso appeared quicker than Kim. Kim scored a left uppercut but instantly absorbed a combination. Grasso landed some low kicks but Kim countered with hard left hand.

Grasso landed a left hook followed by a low kick and a stiff jab. In the last moments, both women land hard but none stumbles. Grasso lands clean right before the bell rings.

Alexa Grasso opened the second round with kicks but Kim landed a counter right hand. Grasso connected a overhand followed by a two-combination. Kim’s nose started to bleed and Grasso scored a superman punch. In the last moments, Kim scored with a left and a low kick.

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Grasso was again aggressive and scored a looping left hand which landed clean. Grasso tried a takedown but a guillotine convinced her to abandon. Kim landed a decent shot but suffered two herself.

Grasso defeats Ji Yeon Kim

Kim pushed Grasso to the fence but Grasso reversed the position. The two traded shots at clinch and Grasso scored an outside trip with just over a minute remaining in the fight. Grasso ended the fight with some strong elbows.

Finally, Alex Grasso defeated Ji Yeon Kim via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Grasso had a clear size advantage and used it fully to outwork her opponent. Given the lack of competition at Flyweight division, Grasso is a contender at 125lbs.

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