Top ranked UFC fighters predict Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2

Grasso vs Shevchenko predictions. Photo via UFC (Twitter)

The highly interesting flyweight title bout rematch between reigning champion Alexa Grasso and former champ Valentina Shevchenk is headlining Saturday’s Noche UFC in Las Vegas.

Click “Next” to check out how UFC fighters predict the exciting title bout!

Rose Namajunas

Rose Namajunas. Photo via YouTube

Pick: Shevchenko 

The former two-time strawweight champion and training partner of Shevchenko thinks we will have a new champ come Saturday.

”As long as she makes sure she’s getting better everywhere, I have full confidence that she will get it back,” Namajunas says.

Erin Blanchfield

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Pick: 50/50

Top ranked contender Erin Blanchfield is excited about the rematch and thinks the rivalry opens up the division.

”Alexa had a great game plan going into that fight,” Blanchfield says and claims she thinks she will face them both later on.

Manon Fiorot

Manon Fiorot. Photo via Instagram (@manonfiorot_mma)

Pick: Grasso

Flyweight contender Manon Fiorot, who could very well fight for the title next and believes that Grasso will get it done again.

”Considering her last performances maybe Grasso can do it and potentially is the favorite going in ,” Fiorot says.

Tatiana Suarez

Tatiana Suarez. Photo via Instagram (@tatianasuarezufc)

Pick: Shevchenko 

Top ranked strawweight Tatiana Suarez thinks ”Bullet” will win back her old flyweight title, even though Grasso will be hard.

”Grasso will probably make adjustments too, you know what I mean,” Suarez says.

Sean Brady

Sean Brady. Photo: Jeff Bottari/Handout Photo via USA TODAY Sports

Pick: Shevcheno

Top ranked welterweight Sean Brady thinks the former champion will win back her title.

”I’m going to lean on Valentina,” Brady says.

Andrea Lee

Andrea Lee. Photo via Instagram (@andreakgblee)

Pick: Shevchenko

Flyweight Andrea Lee thinks an improved ”Bullet” will get it done in Las Vegas.

”Valentina is going to get in there, and she’s not going to make any mistakes this time,” Lee says.

Dan Ige

Dan Ige. Photo via Instagram (@dynamitedan808)

Pick: Shevchenko

Featherweight heavy hitter Dan Ige got Valentina as his favorite in the Las Vegas main event.

”I think Shevchenko gets it back by decision,” Ige predicts.

Mayra Bueno Silva

Mayra Bueno Silva. Photo via Instagram (@ufc)

Pick: Grasso

Top ranked bantamweight Mayra Bueno Silva got the champ winning the fight.

”And still,” Mayra Bueno Silva says. ”I think Alexa Grasso is different, a very special girl.”

Paul Craig

Grasso vs Shevchenko predictions. Photo via Instagram (@paulcraig)

Pick: Shevchenko

Light heavyweight and middleweight fighter Paul Craig thinks the former champ will retake her throne.

”I’ve always liked Shevchenko, I’ve always liked her style,” Craig says.

Vanessa Demopoulos

Vanessa Demopoulos. Photo via Instagram (@lilmonsterdemo)

Pick: Grasso

Vanessa Demopoulos believes Grasso’s camp and training partners will make a difference in the rematch.

”I kinda see her winning again, you know, I feel like she got the champion’s confidence going into this fight. Already having a win against Valentina,” Demopoulos says.

Gerald Meerschaert

Pick: Grasso

Middleweight fighter Gerald Meerschaert thinks the champion will defend her strap at Noche UFC.

”I think Grasso saw enough in there that she can do even better this time,” Meerschaert predicts.

This is Alexa Grasso

Photo via Instagram (@alexa_grasso)

• Age: 30
• Record: 16-3
• UFC record: 8-3
• Weight: 125 lb (57 kg)
• Height: 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
• Reach: 66 in (168 cm)
• Post-fight bonuses: 2

This is Valentina Shevchenko

• Age: 35
• Record: 23-4
• UFC record: 12-3
• Weight: 125 lb (57 kg)
• Height: 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
• Reach: 66+1⁄2 in (169 cm)
• Post-fight bonuses: 3

Noche UFC fight card

Noche UFC fight card with Josefine Knutsson. Photo via UFC and Käftsmällspodden

Main card

• Women’s Flyweight title bout: Alexa Grasso (c) vs. Valentina Shevchenko
• Welterweight bout: Kevin Holland vs. Jack Della Maddalena
• Bantamweight bout: Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Terrence Mitchell
• Lightweight bout: Daniel Zellhuber vs. Christos Giagos
• Featherweight bout: Fernando Padilla vs. Kyle Nelson

Preliminary Card

• Women’s Strawweight bout: Lupita Godinez vs. Elise Reed
• Middleweight bout: Roman Kopylov vs. Josh Fremd
• Flyweight bout: Edgar Cháirez vs. Daniel Lacerda
• Women’s Flyweight bout: Tracy Cortez vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius
• Strawweight bout: Josefine Lindgren Knutsson vs. Marnic Mann

* Fight card is a subject of change.

Read more: Noche UFC with Josefine Knutsson – Fight Card, Start Time and How to Watch

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