What you need to know about Noche UFC, an event featuring a rematch between Grasso and Shevchenko for the flyweight title

Alexa grasso dethroned Valentina Shevchenko No. UFC 285 (Photo: Playback / Instagram)

The big moment has arrived. This Saturday (16), in Las Vegas (USA), the Night UFC, an event that celebrates Mexican independence and presents fans with a great MMA show. In total, the card has 11 scheduled fights. In the main fight, Alexa grasso e Valentina Shevchenko fight for the flyweight belt (up to 56,7kg).

Six months after shock the world by overcoming the then unbeatable Shevchenko, Grasso tries to prove that his triumph was not the result of chance. The only Mexican UFC champion today, the athlete wants to repeat the feat and seal the end of Valentina's hegemony, who dominated the group between 2018 and 2023.

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To 'warm up the engines', the team at SUPER FIGHTS listed 'everything you need to know about the Night UFC'. Check it out below:

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Why 'Noche UFC'?

Night UFC honors the Independence of Mexico. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Generally, non-numbered events, that is, cards of lesser expression, accompany the name of the city in which they are being promoted. In this weekend's case, Ultimate chose to change tradition to honor Mexico's Independence. Thus, the use of the word 'Noche' – Night in Spanish – demonstrates a certain breach of protocol on the part of the company.

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Even though the show takes place in North American territory, the plan is to remember the historic event for the Latino population and also cast the biggest name in the country today as the protagonist.

Exactly on September 16, 213 years ago, the Mexican Independence process began. The trigger for the revolution came from the peasant revolt following Spanish colonization. In total, progress took 11 years.

To understand more about the history of Mexican Independence, the team at SUPER FIGHTS prepared special material dealing specifically with the subject. Are you interested? Click here.

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Valentina Shevchenko e Alexa grasso in front of the UFC 285. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Holder of the flyweight belt for six months, Alexa grasso will need to be repeated Night UFC, the historic feat of UFC 285 to remain at the absolute top of the division and remove the shadow of the legendary Valentina Shevchenko. After successfully passing the Kyrgyzstani, the Mexican wants to eliminate any suspicions she has about her name and continue her legacy in the group.

On the other side, Shevchenko, who was building an impeccable trajectory in the division, seeks to retake the lost throne. Before facing Grasso, the veteran was approaching eight title defenses, an unprecedented feat in the division until then.

In the first meeting, Alexa achieved a triumph by taking advantage of her rival's serious oversight, which resulted in her losing the title. Now, it remains to be seen whether there will be evolution between the parties and who will leave the octagon with the category belt at the end of the season. Night UFC.

Co-main weight bout

Kevin holland applies knockout to Santiago Ponzinibbio. Photo: Reprdoução/Instagram

In the co-main fight of Night UFC, Kevin holland is back. A staple in Ultimate events, the North American who is experiencing a new phase in the welterweight division (up to 77,1kg) has a duty to deliver on his promise.

Current number 13 in the division, the 'bad boy' will face off against Jack Della Maddalena, who, since his debut with the company, has collected victims and convincing performances. The challenge marks a direct dispute between positions in the top 15.

If he wins, Holland will continue with his dream of advancing in the category. Maddalena, in turn, will defend her undefeated record in the company and, once again, prove that she is a name to be watched more closely by MMA fans.

Promise in action

Raúl Rosas Jr.. fits completion in UFC 282. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Youngest fighter to be signed by Ultimate, Raúl Rosas Jr.. he will face his second fight in 2023 and needs to impress. After signing a contract with the company at the age of 17 and making an impressive debut at 18 (match held in December 2022), the young man had a reality check in the clash against Christian rodriguez, in April 2023.

Before the setback, Rosas had accumulated seven victories in a row, having won six on the fast track.

Now, the flyweight has a new rival and is looking to reverse the criticism that surrounded him from fans after his last performance. To do this, the athlete needs to hit Terrence Mitchell No. Night UFC.

Parça de Do Bronx is Brazil in Mexican event

Daniel Miojo (left) is a promise from Chute Boxe – Diego Lima. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

No Night UFC, Brazil will have a representative. Pupil of 'Chute Boxe – Diego Lima', Daniel Miojo There is a tense challenge at the weekend.

Promise of the flyweights, the fighter cannot fail, as he has accumulated four consecutive defeats and a new negative result could mean being placed on the dreaded layoff list. Scheduled on the preliminary card, the Tupiniquim will measure strength with Edgar Chairez.