UFC flyweight champion Alexa Grasso explained why she happily accepted a second fight with the former long-time title holder Valentina Shevchenko.
“An immediate rematch is a tradition when a dominant champion concedes in the first fight. It was a sign of respect, Valentina deserved it. And I, in turn, follow the rules and support the company’s decisions.
Moreover, fighting Shevchenko again is an honor for me, because her achievements cannot be forgotten. She is a great athlete and has done incredible things for our discipline. Not only for women’s MMA, but also for all mixed martial arts in general,” MMA Junkie quotes the Mexican.
The rematch between Shevchenko and Grasso will be the main event of UFC Fight Night 227, which will take place on the night of September 17 in Las Vegas. In their first fight, which took place in March this year, the Mexican sensationally won by submission in the fourth round.
