Alexa Grasso vs Felice Herrig:
Undefeated Alexa Grasso meets experienced kickboxer Felice
Herrig in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 104 in Houston, Texas.
Grasso is fighting for the second time in the UFC following
a successful stint in Invicta where she went 4 - 0. She made her UFC debut in
November of last year and comfortably beat the ever-durable Heather Jo
Clark via unanimous decision and in the process, put the women's strawweight
division on notice. Alexa boasts a perfect professional MMA record of nine wins
and zero losses with four wins coming by KO/TKO and five by decision and it
will be interesting to see how the young Mexican fares against a crafty veteran
like Felice Herrig in her next bout.
As mentioned above, Felice Herrig has vast experience in
both kickboxing and MMA and although she does not possess an undefeated record
like Grasso, she has fought a much higher caliber of fighter. This in turn will
give her an advanced fight IQ that may play to her advantage as the fight
progresses into the latter rounds.
An interesting point to note is that the heavy handed Grasso
is only a blue belt in BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) and at this level, although it is respectable, might
not be good enough when facing a more well-rounded opponent. Herrig holds a purple belt in BJJ and has a couple of
submission victories to her name (including her latest win inside the octagon) and
I think this will be pivotal in the fight. Although she may have to endure a tough first
round against a younger and excitable fighter eager to impress, I believe Felice
Herrig gets the job done on the night in what some may consider an upset.
My Pick - Felice Herrig by Submission (Round 3).
daniel_clemenson@outlook.com
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