Alexa Grasso is scheduled to fight Natalia Silva in a flyweight contest at UFC 315 on May 10 in Montreal, marking her first appearance since losing the women’s flyweight title to Valentina Shevchenko.
Alexa Grasso is gearing up for her return to the octagon after losing the women’s flyweight title. Big news, right?
On Tuesday, MMA Fighting confirmed that Grasso will face Natalia Silva at UFC 315. This flyweight showdown is set for May 10 at the Bell Center in Montreal. Sportsnet first broke the story, and the UFC later made it official.
Grasso’s recent years have been all about her intense rivalry with Valentina Shevchenko. Remember when she snatched the flyweight title from Shevchenko with that epic fourth-round submission at UFC 285 back in 2023? Then, she managed to hold onto it with a split draw in their rematch at Noche UFC. But alas, she lost the belt in their trilogy bout at UFC 306 via unanimous decision.
Switching gears to Natalia Silva—she’s been on fire since joining the UFC in 2022! Silva’s racked up six consecutive wins, climbing to No. 5 in the women’s flyweight rankings. Her latest victory was a unanimous decision over former strawweight champ Jessica Andrade at UFC Vegas 97 in September.
And there you have it! Two fighters on different trajectories but both hungry for victory. Montreal fans are in for a treat!