Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko lead their teams with featherweight fighters in “The Ultimate Fighter 32.” The recent episode showcased the final quarterfinal fight in the 145-pound competition, where Mairon Santos from Team Grasso clinched a tough split decision win against Edwin Cooper Jr. from Team Bullet. This outcome puts both coaches on equal footing as each has moved two featherweights to the semifinals.
The battle between Santos and Cooper was closely fought and required a third “sudden victory” round after two intense frames. Despite Cooper’s early grappling advantage in the first round, Santos displayed his striking prowess in Round 2 and controlled the fight. The final round was a tight contest, but Santos ultimately secured the win with a split decision.
With this victory, the 23-year-old Brazilian talent advances to the semifinals alongside his teammate Kaan Ofli and Team Bullet’s fighters Roedie Roets and Zygimantas Ramaska. The next episode will showcase the last middleweight quarterfinal clash between Paddy McCrory and Mark Hulme.
After the conclusion of “The Ultimate Fighter 32,” fans can look forward to an upcoming flyweight title fight trilogy between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko. Additionally, the finalists from the middleweight and featherweight tournaments will compete for a lucrative UFC contract at the live finale, the event date of which is yet to be revealed.
The competitors in “TUF 32” are split into Team Grasso and Team Shevchenko, with both teams featuring featherweights and middleweights. The quarterfinals have produced thrilling matchups, with fighters progressing to the semis while others have been eliminated.
