The Upcoming Season of “The Ultimate Fighter” Welcomes Two Top Women’s Fighters as Coaches

In a thrilling revelation by UFC CEO Dana White, it was disclosed that two esteemed women’s fighters, Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko, will be coaching against each other in the upcoming season of “The Ultimate Fighter.” Set to debut on June 4 on ESPN, the show is already generating excitement amongst MMA enthusiasts.

Sources have confirmed that Grasso and Shevchenko are presently in Las Vegas for the filming of the show, which is scheduled to kick off next week. This season, marked as the 32nd of the renowned reality series, will showcase fighters from the featherweight and middleweight divisions, vying for a chance to secure a coveted UFC contract.

After the airing of the show, Grasso and Shevchenko are expected to face each other in a highly anticipated bout. Though no official confirmation has been made regarding the showdown, UFC 306 on September 14 at the Sphere in Las Vegas seems like a probable setting for this epic clash. It is worth noting that this particular event will coincide with the Mexican Independence Day, adding an extra layer of significance to the potential matchup.

Grasso, hailed as the UFC’s first Mexican-born women’s champion, boasts an impressive record of 16-3-1, remaining unbeaten in her last six fights. She claimed the title from Shevchenko via submission at UFC 285 in March 2023 and has maintained her dominance since transitioning from strawweight to flyweight in 2020. On the other hand, Shevchenko, a fighter from Kyrgyzstan, had a remarkable seven successful title defenses at flyweight before her unprecedented winning streak was halted by Grasso. At 36, Shevchenko is widely regarded as one of the greatest women’s MMA fighters of all time, solidifying her status as a force to be reckoned with in the octagon.

The upcoming season of “The Ultimate Fighter” promises to be a riveting one, with the coaching expertise of Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko adding a unique dynamic to the show. As fans eagerly await the anticipated clash between these two phenomenal fighters, the MMA world is abuzz with speculation and excitement surrounding this groundbreaking season.