The flyweight title will be on the line when Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko face off once again at the upcoming UFC Fight Night on September 16th. Their upcoming rematch is set to take place just over six months since Grasso stunned the MMA world with a surprise victory, dethroning the long-reigning champion Shevchenko in March at UFC 285.

Grasso secured her momentous win after capitalizing on Shevchenko’s mistake. As Shevchenko threw a spinning kick, Grasso saw an opening and took her down, ultimately putting her opponent in a chokehold that forced Shevchenko to tap out. Since moving to the flyweight division, Grasso has remained undefeated and has won her last five consecutive fights.

On the other hand, Shevchenko will be looking to make a comeback after suffering only her third loss in the UFC. Her two previous setbacks were at bantamweight against Amanda Nunes, but she boasts an impressive 9-1 record at 125 pounds, including victories over well-respected fighters such as Jessica Andrade, Jessica Eye, Lauren Murphy, and Katlyn Chookagian.

The upcoming Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2 fight is set to headline a rare UFC Fight Night event at the T-Mobile Arena on September 16th. This card will take place one week after UFC 293, which is set to occur in Sydney, Australia, on September 9th.

The highly anticipated rematch between these two fighters is sure to be a must-watch event for MMA fans and could be an opportunity for Grasso to solidify her status as a dominant force in the flyweight division or for Shevchenko to reclaim her title as the queen of the octagon.