In a recent interview with Ariel Helwani, UFC fighter Tracy Cortez revealed she has heard that Valentina Shevchenko might not be interested in fighting Alexa Grasso at the Sphere. While eyeing an opportunity of her own, Cortez expressed her desire to step into the octagon against Grasso at the iconic venue.
Cortez’s interest in the matchup hinges on her performance this weekend at UFC Denver, where she is set to face Rose Namajunas. Confident in her preparation and abilities, Cortez stated that a victory over Namajunas would solidify her case for a high-profile fight against Grasso.
“I’ve been hearing that Shevchenko isn’t keen on fighting Grasso at the Sphere,” Cortez told Helwani. “If I come out on top against Rose this weekend, I’d love to fight Grasso there. It’s a huge opportunity, and I think the fans would love it.”
However, Cortez is determined to fight at the Sphere regardless of whether the Grasso matchup materializes. “Even if Shevchenko vs. Grasso goes ahead, I still want to be part of that event. The Sphere is an incredible venue, and competing there would be a dream come true.”
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Tracey and Alexa 😻. Both of my wifeys fightings ❤️
This would be the prettiest matchup to ever exist, the simps will love this one
I love Tracy, but I think she either just heard that from the wrong person, or spreading the rumor herself, because watching this season of TUF it definitely seems like she wants to fight.
She need at least a win over a top 10 opponent and after that top 5 then she can get on that conversation
Yeah nah. Would need another W. I guess Fiorot vs Grasso as the co main for the sphere. Thats the fight to make. For Valentina she should know the contender does not call the shots. If she declines they are going to force she to re-gain the title shot vs Erin or someone else.
If the fight is even close it will be a robbery for Cortez. On we go to UFC Noche with her and grasso. BOOK IT.
Get the W, and Make it happen 🙌🏻
Well Valentina, don’t leave it to the Judge to decide.
Tracy is actually making BUSINESS MOVES
yea shevchenko weird. keep her on fight nights.
Shevchenko is one of the all-time greats, idk why she wouldn’t go for the title after the robbery that was last fight…
wasn’t a robbery, and she’s not champ anymore. she has no right to be telling the UFC where to stage events.
Schevchenko still thinks she lost the last fight because of Mexican Independance Day, that’s probably why she doesn’t want fight at the Sphere 😂😂😂