Get ready for an action-packed recap of the TUF 32 season premiere! Dive into the intense rivalry between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko, team selections, opening fight drama, surprising moments, and fan reactions.
The 32nd edition of The Ultimate Fighter features a showdown between flyweight rivals Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko, who are not only competing for the Mexican’s 125-pound UFC title but also coaching featherweight and middleweight fighters. The premiere saw intense team selections, a thrilling opening fight, surprising moments, and mixed fan reactions.
The 32nd edition of The Ultimate Fighter has begun with a bang! This season features a showdown between flyweight rivals Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko, who are not only competing for the Mexican’s 125-pound UFC title but also coaching featherweight and middleweight fighters. Let’s dive into the action-packed premiere of TUF 32.
Team Selections
Grasso and Shevchenko wasted no time in selecting their teams. Here’s how the 16 fighters from 14 different countries were divided:
| Team Grasso | Team Shevchenko |
|---|---|
| Featherweights | Featherweights |
| Guillermo Torres (Mexico) | Roedie Roets (South Africa) |
| Kaan Ofli (Australia) | Zygimantas Ramaska (Lithuania) |
| Bekhzod Usmonov (Tajikistan) | Nathan Fletcher (England) |
| Mairon Santos (Brazil) | Edwin Cooper Jr. (United States) |
| Middleweights | Middleweights |
| Robert Valentin (Switzerland) | Shamidkhan Magomedov (Russia) |
| Paddy McCorry (Ireland) | Mark Hulme (South Africa) |
| Omran Chaaban (Finland) | Ryan Loder (United States) |
| Tom Theocharis (Canada) | Giannis Bachar (Greece) |
Opening Fight Drama
The season kicked off with a thrilling clash between Roedie Roets and Guillermo Torres. Shevchenko’s pick, Roets, faced Grasso’s top choice, Torres. In a battle of wrestlers, Roets emerged victorious after Torres, an Olympic wrestler, showed signs of fatigue towards the end.
Surprising Moments
Apart from the intense fights, the episode had its share of surprises. Grasso showcased her boxing drills, while Shevchenko took an unconventional approach to rehydration during training, leaving many intrigued.
Fan Reactions
While the show may not command the same attention as before, MMA fans took to social media to share their thoughts. Some fans expressed optimism about this season surpassing the previous one, which was led by Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler. Others lauded the gripping opening fight, but Shevchenko’s water ban during training sessions left many scratching their heads.
Stay tuned for more drama, action, and unexpected twists in the upcoming episodes of TUF 32!
