UFC Noche: This weekend, fight fans are in for a thrilling rematch between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko, as they battle for the flyweight title at UFC Fight Night 228, headlining the event in honor of Mexican Independence Day. For Indian fans eagerly anticipating the event, here are all the details of what you need to know about this high-stakes match-up for the flyweight title.
UFC Noche: Alexa Grasso vs Valentina Shevchenko- Indian Fans’ Guide
Shevchenko is eager for payback after her loss earlier this year. The Mexican fighter put up a strong fight against one of the world’s top strikers for four rounds and capitalized on the opportunity by executing a flawless submission. This sets the stage for an electrifying match that fans won’t want to skip.
Talking about the event, as usual with events in Las Vegas, USA, Indian fans it’s an early morning event. Tune in for the preliminary card at 4:30 AM on Sunday, September 17. The main card fires up at 7:30 AM, culminating with the main event around 9:00-9:30 AM.
Like always, Sony Network has exclusive UFC broadcasting rights in India. To catch all the action, fans can tune into Sony Sports TV channels or stream via Sony LIV. While it’s not a pay-per-view event for Indian viewers, an active subscription is needed.
For Sony LIV, a yearly subscription costs ₹999, granting access to Grasso vs Shevchenko live and event replays, alongside other UFC events. Cable or satellite TV users can watch on Sony Sports 2, activated through their service provider. However, note that Sony Network covers the main card, while the Preliminary card requires an ESPN+ subscription. Before there rematch at UFC Noche let’s check out what happened when they fought for the first time.
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One of the standout surprises this year in UFC was at UFC 285, when the Mexican contender Grasso pulled off a major upset by beating the reigning champion, Shevchenko. In case you missed it, the co-main event kicked off with a bang as Grasso landed a solid low kick, setting the tone.
Shevchenko responded with a fierce left hook. During a critical moment when the champion was aiming for a head kick to seal the deal, the challenger showcased her boxing prowess. The round was a tight contest, with both fighters fiercely grappling and jockeying for position to gain the upper hand.
In the second round, Shevchenko got to side control but Grasso escaped a tight spot. Grasso showed resilience, avoiding a submission attempt and utilizing the cage for escape. Grasso applied pressure but Shevchenko’s boxing skills stood out. The score tied going into a fiercely contested third round.
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During the co-main event’s fourth round, Grasso pulled off a surprising submission win over Shevchenko, becoming the new flyweight champion and stunning fans globally. Now, as they gear up for an immediate rematch, Shevchenko has a chance at redemption and reclaiming the UFC women’s flyweight title against Grasso.
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