The UFC has seen 10 new champions crowned this year, a remarkable feat. One of those title changes belongs to Alexa Grasso, who looks to hold onto the UFC flyweight title against former champion Valentina Shevchenko at Noche UFC on September 16.
Airing on Mexican Independence Day, Noche UFC is on ESPN+ in the U.S. and is in the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, a rare non-PPV event at that venue.
The only current UFC champion from Mexico, Grasso looks to impress on a fight date usually scheduled for boxing great Saul "Canelo" Alvarez. She wants to add to the legacy of past and present Mexican fighters who have competed this weekend by putting on a dominant performance.
When they first faced one another, Shevchenko landed 87 significant strikes while Grasso landed 59. One mistake by Shevchenko couldn't prepare her for a surprising submission win from Grasso. The result of the first bout makes the sequel as unpredictable as one might imagine, especially in the eyes of the champion.
WATCH: Noche UFC: Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko 2 on ESPN+
“I can’t say it’s going to be the same fight because I don’t know how she’s going to come out,” Grasso told MMA Junkie. “She’s always waiting but now said she’s going to come out more aggressive, so I hope that’s the case. I hope she comes with everything because we’re ready.
“Wherever she wants to take the fight, I’m ready. I’m excited, and I’m eager to get in the octagon. I want to fight now. I’m so excited. Of course, things like the first fight can happen. We all have our weak points and strengths, so we’ll see how it goes.”
Shevchenko had a nine-fight win streak dating back to 2018 snapped. "Bullet" has patiently waited for a shot at redemption and will look to inflict damage on the woman who ended her long reign as champion.
Here is all the information you need to watch Noche UFC, including channel, time, and fight card.
How to watch Noche UFC: Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko 2
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Sat. September 16 | ESPN+, ESPN |
| Canada | Sat. September 16 | BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink |
| United Kingdom | Sun. September 17 | TNT Sports |
| Australia | Sun. September 17 | Main Event on Kayo |
The prelims and main card for Noche UFC will be available on ESPN and the ESPN+ streaming service.
Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko 2 price: How much does Noche UFC cost?
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $12.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
Click here to learn about the different pricing and bundling options with the ESPN+ platform.
What time is Noche UFC: Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko 2?
| Region | Date | Prelims Start Time | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Sat. September 16 | 7 p.m. ET | 10 p.m. ET | 12:15 a.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Sat. September 16 | 4 p.m. PT | 7 p.m. PT | 9:15 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Sun. September 17 | 12 a.m. BST | 3 a.m. BST | 5:15 a.m. BST |
| Australia | Sun. September 17 | 9 a.m. AEST | 12 p.m. AEST | 2:15 p.m. AEST |
Noche UFC fight card
Main card
- Alexa Grasso (c) vs. Valentina Shevchenko 2 for the UFC flyweight title
- Kevin Holland vs. Jack Della Maddalena; Welterweights
- Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Terrence Mitchell; Bantamweights
- Daniel Zellhuber vs. Christos Giagos; Lightweights
- Fernando Padilla vs. Kyle Nelson; Featherweights
Prelims
- Lupita Godinez vs. Elise Reed; Strawweights
- Roman Kopylov vs. Josh Fremd; Middleweights
- Edgar Chairez vs. Daniel Lacerda; Flyweights
- Tracy Cortez vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius; Flyweights
- Natan Levy vs. Alex Reyes; Lightweights
- Iasmin Lucindo vs. Josefine Lindgren Knutsson; Catchweight
