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Dana White Reignites Rivalry as Valentina Shevchenko vs Alexa Grasso Official for TUF 32 on International Women’s Day

Published 03/08/2024, 11:43 AM EST

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The Ultimate Fighter has always brought out some of the best talents in the UFC and is one of the promotions’ shows with the most cult following. The show has garnered quite a lot of publicity for the UFC, with clips of Conor McGregor, Michael Bisping, and Chael Sonnen along with other fighters going viral on social media. Entertainment purposes aside, it has also produced champions for the UFC. And now UFC CEO Dana White has announced the coaches for the next season of The Ultimate Fighter.

Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler coached season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter, which has found its fair share of success. Dana White took to social media to announce that Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko would coach season 32 of The Ultimate Fighter, paying tribute to the two world-class athletes on International Women’s Day.

Dana White announces his coaches for Season 32 of The Ultimate Fighter

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UFC flyweight champion, Alexa Grasso and former champion, Valentina Shevchenko have one of the best rivalries in the women’s division at the moment. With the Mexican champ dethroning the Shevchenko in their first outing and going to a draw in their second. The TUF season 32 is all ready to cash in on the drama this new season.

 

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Announcing the coaches, White stated, “We have just confirmed the coaches for season 32 In the Ultimate Fighter and it will be UFC women’s flyweight champion Alexa Grasso, and former champion Valentina Shevchenko. Grasso became the first Mexican UFC women’s champ after defeating Schevchenko and their last fight resulted in a draw. Before the last two fights, Valentina had successfully defended the belt seven times. This show will premiere on June 4 on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN Plus. I don’t have to tell you, these are two of the most badass women on the planet. And this should be a very fun season.”

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