UFC flyweight champion Alexa Grasso and former champion Valentina Shevchenko will serve as coaches on the next season of The Ultimate Fighter, with a potential third match between them anticipated at the end of the season.
So, here’s the scoop. Alexa Grasso, the reigning UFC flyweight champ, and Valentina Shevchenko, a former champ, are about to add a new twist to their rivalry. They’re stepping in as coaches for the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter.
Dana White, UFC’s big boss, made it official on Friday morning. Grasso and Shevchenko are set to coach TUF 32. The show kicks off on June 4. Middleweights and featherweights will be battling it out for UFC contracts. The first to spill the beans? ClubDeLasMMA on Twitter.
Now, let’s rewind a bit. Grasso and Shevchenko went head-to-head twice in 2023. Grasso pulled off a massive upset, snatching the women’s 125-pound title. Her victory even bagged MMA Fighting’s 2023 Submission of the Year. Not too shabby, huh?
But wait, there’s more. In the rematch, Grasso and Shevchenko gave us a real showstopper at the Noche UFC event in September. The result? A split draw. Talk about a cliffhanger.
So, what’s next? With the rivalry still up in the air, it’s a safe bet that Grasso and Shevchenko will face off for round three after the season wraps up.
Oh, and a quick shoutout to Damon Martin. He pitched in on this report.