Recap of Episode 5 of The Ultimate Fighter 32: Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko

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The recent episode of The Ultimate Fighter 32 featured an intense showdown between Zygimantas Ramaska and Bekhzod Usmonov. Ramaska claimed victory in a thrilling two-round battle, despite Usmonov landing a knockdown in the first round. Ramaska’s display of dominance impressed all three judges, leading to his well-deserved win.

Representing Team Valentina Shevchenko, Ramaska showcased his aggressive fighting style and utilized his reach advantage effectively against Usmonov. The match was filled with action as both fighters gave everything they had, but Ramaska’s superior striking volume secured him the win.

In a surprising twist, both fighters competed at a catchweight of 146.5 pounds after coming in slightly heavy, with approval from the coaches. The episode wrapped up with a preview of the upcoming middleweight tournament clash between Tom Theocharis and Ryan Loder.

The Ultimate Fighter 32 airs every Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+, building up to the highly anticipated flyweight championship trilogy bout between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko. Additionally, viewers can look forward to the middleweight and featherweight tournament finalists battling it out for a lucrative UFC contract at the live finale, with the date yet to be announced.

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