UFC flyweight champion Alexa Grasso will meet former champion Valentina Shevchenko contained in the octagon for a 3rd time on September 16.
The UFC 306 co-main occasion on the Sphere in Las Vegas would be the second time Grasso defends the belt in opposition to Shevchenko. She submitted the previous champion of their first look, taking the belt from her waist in March 2023. The 2 girls then fought to a attract a controversial rematch later that 12 months.
UFC 306 additionally dubbed as Noche UFC is the promotion’s annual occasion to spotlight Mexican tradition in fight sports activities. Boxing famous person Canelo Alvarez will compete that very same night time in opposition to Edgar Berlanga.
“For me, truthfully, that is actually cool,” Grasso instructed reporters throughout a UFC 306 open exercise media scrum. “I’ve been a giant fan of Canelo. We’re from the identical metropolis, he’s from Guadalajara too. I’ve been watching his entire profession and he’s a giant function mannequin for athletes in Mexico, particularly fight sports activities.
“So, for me, it’s large. Like, combating on the identical day as him? It’s inspiring.”