UFC Fight Night 277: Alexa Grasso vs Valentina Shevchenko 9/16/2023 Fight Prediction, Picks and Preview

UFC Fight Night 277: Grasso vs Shevchenko 9/16/2023 – In the world of mixed martial arts, few things generate as much excitement as a title rematch, and this Saturday, fight fans are in for a treat as the UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship is on the line once again. Valentina Shevchenko and Alexa Grasso are set to face off in a highly anticipated bout that promises to deliver fireworks in the octagon. Grasso pulled off a remarkable upset when she defeated Shevchenko nine months ago, and now, in Las Vegas, she has the chance to reclaim the championship. The UFC betting picks are flourishing online as these top fighters exchange fists in the main event.

The UFC is billing this event as “Noche UFC,” a night that promises action, drama, and memorable moments. For fans eagerly awaiting this showdown, here’s everything you need to know ahead of Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2. Preliminaries are slated to start at 7 p.m. ET/12 a.m. BST. However, it’s worth noting that these timings are subject to change based on the duration of the undercard fights

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Main Card

Alexa Grasso

Alexa Grasso (16-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) will be stepping into the octagon to defend her women’s flyweight title for the first time. Her journey to the championship was nothing short of remarkable. In a major upset, Grasso dethroned the long-reigning champion, Valentina Shevchenko, with a fourth-round submission victory at UFC 285. What made this victory even more incredible was the fact that Grasso entered the fight as an underdog with the odds stacked against her. The 30-year-old fighter from Mexico showcased her resilience and skill in that contest and hasn’t experienced defeat in nearly four years.

Grasso’s victory in March was no fluke; it was a testament to her skills and fight IQ. She expertly executed a rear-naked choke to secure the submission win, capitalizing on an opportunity created by a spinning attack from Shevchenko. To dismiss it as a fluke would be a disservice to Grasso’s abilities. Shevchenko, on the other hand, was dominating the competition as the champion, and while she possesses the tools to regain her belt, her recent performances have shown a less dominant version of herself.

Valentina Shevchenko

Valentina Shevchenko (23-4 MMA, 12-3 UFC), a name synonymous with dominance in the women’s flyweight division, is now the challenger. Her reign over the division was unquestionable until Grasso’s shocking upset. Before the loss, Shevchenko had been a force to be reckoned with since 2010, with her only MMA defeat coming at the hands of the formidable Amanda Nunes. Notably, both losses occurred in the bantamweight division. After a narrow split decision loss to Nunes six years ago, Shevchenko embarked on a remarkable nine-fight winning streak. However, Grasso’s upset changed the landscape. Despite being the challenger this time around, Shevchenko enters the rematch as the favorite, albeit with much closer odds.