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Alexa Grasso Discusses Tonight’s Invicta 18 Main Event Against Jodie Esquibel

July 29, 2016 | Posted by Larry Csonka
Invicta FC 29, Invicta FC 32

– Alexa Grasso recently spoke with mmajunkie.com, here are the highlights…

On Being Respectful: “It’s not my fashion to be rude to my opponent. the same. I respect all the fighters. Imagine being with someone who does the same as you – eats like you, trains as hard as you, loves the sport the same as you. Of course you have to respect your opponent. I’ll shake her hand, and it will be a pleasure to see her and be with her.”

On Being Nervous After Her Layoff: “I’m really excited,” she said. “I’m anxious to come back again. And of course, I’m nervous, too. It’s been 17 months without fighting. I can feel all the emotions, but it’s nice – I’m ready.”

On Being Undefeated: “I have earned (a target on my back),” she said. “I work hard every day and train as much as I can. I feel fine with that kind of thing. I do my best every day, and in every fight I’ll always give my hardest.”

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Alexa Grasso, INVICTA 18, Larry Csonka