Alexa Grasso vs Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFC at The Sphere | Preview & Prediction
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Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko meet for a third time at UFC 306 with the Women’s Flyweight title on the line after their stint on the latest series of The Ultimate Fighter
ALEXA GRASSO VS VALENTINA SHEVCHENKO FACTS
When is UFC 306? UK – the early preliminary card starts at 12:30am on Sunday 15th September 2024, followed by the preliminary card at 1:00am and then main card at 3:00am / USA – 7:30pm/8:00pm/10:00pm ET and 4:30pm/5:00pm/7:00pm PT (both Saturday 14th September)
Where is UFC 306? Sphere, Las Vegas, USA
Where can I get tickets for UFC 306? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC 306
What TV channel is UFC 306 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC 306? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the fight online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
For viewers in the United States, UFC 306 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
UFC 306 MAIN CARD EVENT
Sean O’Malley vs Merab Dvalishvili (Bantamweight)
Alexa Grasso vs Valentina Shevchenko (Women’s Flyweight)
Brian Ortega vs Diego Lopes (Featherweight)
Daniel Zellhuber vs Esteban Ribovics (Lightweight)
Ronaldo Rodriguez vs Ode’ Osbourne (Flyweight)
UFC 306 Prelims
Irene Aldana vs Norma Dumont (Women’s Bantamweight)
Ignacio Bahamondes vs Manuel Torres (Lightweight)
Yazmin Jauregui vs Ketlen Souza (Women’s Strawweight)
Edgar Chairez vs Joshua Van (Flyweight)
Raul Rosas Jr. vs Aori Qileng (Bantamweight)
ALEXA GRASSO: CAN THE MEXICAN AVOID DEFEAT FOR A THIRD TIME AGAINST SHEVCHENKO?
Alexa Grasso’s submission win via face crank in their first meeting was considered a major upset. She proved in the second fight that it was no fluke as she fought Shevchenko to a draw. The Mexican is 16-3-1 and after weeks spent with Shevchenko on The Ultimate Fighter, they get to battle it out for a third time at The Sphere.
VALENTINA SHEVCHENKO: CAN SHE REGAIN THE FLYWEIGHT TITLE AND AVENGE HER LOSS?
Valentina Shevchenko is desperate to get the win over Grasso here, something she thought she had achieved in their second meeting. One judge scored the final round 10-8 to Grasso somewhat controversially and that resulted in a draw. She brings her 23-4-1 record into this trilogy fight and her motivation to regain her belt that she held for so long will be greater than ever.
ALEXA GRASSO VS VALENTINA SHEVCHENKO PREDICTION
These two fighters are incredibly well matched and this flyweight title fight promises to be yet another close bout. Grasso will be confident given she has beaten her once and drawn the other. One sense Shevchenko will be more fired up than ever to avenge the loss and regain her title.
We lean towards Shevchenko for this trilogy fight. It really will come down to fine margins and who wants it more when they are in the championship rounds. It is hard to see a stoppage so expect a decision but we just see the belt going back to Shevchenko.
PREDICTION: SHEVCHENKO TO WIN VIA DECISION
