The UFC will have a special function at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for Mexican fans in the framework of September 16 and will star flyweight champion Alexa Grasso.
A few months ago, the company led by Dana White had three champions born in Mexico, but now Grasso is the only one who remains in force since she will face Valentina Shevchenko in a rematch for her title.
In interview with ESPN, Grasso revealed that she is excited to fight in Las Vegas on such a significant date. like Mexico’s Independence Day.
“It is a very important night for me. Since I started my career I always dreamed of fighting in Las Vegas and little by little it has been happening.Grasso said. “I was already stellar at Apex and now it’s our turn at T-Mobile. It is a great motivation and I am truly grateful to all the people who are buying their tickets to go to that night and see all the Mexicans fight. Trust me, it’s going to be amazing.”
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Grasso ready for anything Shevchenko has to offer
Grasso became the UFC flyweight champion by defeating Shevchenko by submission in the fourth round in the framework of UFC 285. Now, the rematch will be so that the Kazakh woman can recover the title that was once hers, but The Mexican is preparing for any scenario.
“I am intrigued to know his strategy, I don’t know if he will fight on his feet, the floor fight. She was a champion for a long time and got used to the challengers coming for her. I’m excited to know what he’s going to do, if he’s going to wait, go forward. I am training everything, I want to be a dominant champion”, explained the Mexican fighter.
Since he started fighting in the UFC in November 2016, Grasso has a record of eight wins for three losses. His only setbacks were against Felice Herrig, Tatiana Suárez and Carla Esparza.