Alex Chambers Embraces the Underdog Role

When Alex Chambers entered the third and final round against Kailin Curran in May, she was in trouble. Chambers, who fights Paige VanZant this Saturday at UFC 191, had lost the first two rounds.All signs pointed to a victory for Curran, who was batteri…

When Alex Chambers entered the third and final round against Kailin Curran in May, she was in trouble. Chambers, who fights Paige VanZant this Saturday at UFC 191, had lost the first two rounds.All signs pointed to a victory for Curran, who was battering “Astro Girl” with strikes.After a grim talk from her coach, strawweight Chambers knew her spot in the UFC hung in the balance.  When the fight hit the ground, Chambers latched onto a Kimura and refused to let go in a grueling sequence that lasted more than a minute. Finally, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt Chambers transitio … Read the Full Article Here