The former UFC flyweight champion, Alexa Grasso, is back to work, is back to work, all set to face the rising contender, Natalia Silva, at UFC 315 on May 10. The championship will be held at the Bell Center in Montréal, Québec, Canada. The UFC confirmed the matchup through its Canadian broadcast partner, Sportsnet. The bout has drawn attention from different parts of the world as it can potentially serve as a title eliminator based on the division’s future plans.
Grasso’s Path to Redemption
Grasso, the Uncrowned Number 7-ranked pound-for-pound champion of the world (16-4-1 MMA, 8-4-1 UFC), will finally step out of the Valentina Schevchenko trilogy, which dominated her career for over two years. She could effectively be the title eliminator bout, especially with the bustling of the Manon Fiorot vs Valentina Shevchenko match during the same period.
The Mexico champ stunned the fan world in 2023 and captured the UFC title with a fourth-round submission against Shevchenko at UFC 285.
Neither player emerged victorious as the game ended in the most controversial split draw, and then Grasso lost it in a unanimous decision at UFC 306, which ended the pair’s series at 1-1-1
Despite her loss at UFC 306, Grasso returned to the flyweight ladder and faced Silva (18-5-1), another top-ranked player in the flyweight division who punctuated her ideal 6-0 UFC beginning. A victory over Silva could set Grasso up for another title shot.
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Silva’s Rising Momentum in the Division
The rising contender, Natalia Silva, has amassed an 18-5-1 MMA and 6-0 UFC record since her debut winning over Jasmine in 2022. The 28-YO Brazilian has come off a win over the former strawweight champ, Jessica Andrade, during her performance for the Fight of the Night.
Sportsnet reported that this matchup would be one of the toughest tests for Silva’s professional life amid the 12-fight winning streak in her career. While winning over Andrade, Silva was not lacking confidence. While her Maycee Barber callout did not lead to a fight booking, she motivated her matchmaker to “send that belt” to the top contenders of the division.
If Silva manages to win over Grasso, it will bring her closer to the title shot. Her previous performances, which involved defeating notable names like Jessica Andrade, Viviane Araujo, and Andrea Lee, make her a consistent performer known for her well-rounded skill set. She poses a tough challenge for Grasso, and only defeating her can solidify Silva as the next title challenger.
