Champion vs Champion fight at UFC 300 gathers steam after Weili Zhang challenges Alexa Grasso at UFC 300

With UFC 296 marking the UFC’s final event of 2023, all eyes are now on the highly anticipated UFC 300 in April 2024. A notable exchange between UFC women’s strawweight champion Zhang Weili and women’s flyweight champion Alexa Grasso demonstrates how fighters are actively participating in callouts.

The champions are anticipating a potential matchup at the historic UFC 300. This is a growing trend among MMA fighters who are eager to compete in high-profile events. Fans can expect exhilarating fights and unforgettable octagon moments as the promotion prepares for an incredible lineup in the first half of 2024.

Weili Zhang challenges Alexa Grasso for UFC 300 bout

Weili was the one who initiated the conversation between the two fighters by messaging Grasso on Instagram. The main draw for the historic event, possibly a champion vs. champion match, will continue to live up to Dana White’s promise.

Weili will have the opportunity to follow in Amanda Nunes’s footsteps as the second women’s double champion if the bout is approved. Conversely, Grasso will aim to solidify her position as the world champion in the women’s flyweight division. In 2023, Grasso achieved remarkable success, being named the World Mixed Martial Arts Awards’ Female Fighter of the Year.

Grasso pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the year at UFC 285 in March, claiming the flyweight championship by defeating Valentina Shevchenko. The rematch with Shevchenko ended in a draw. In contrast, Zhang only competed once in 2023. At UFC 292, the 34-year-old faced Amanda Lemos to defend her title.

Grasso on a high following multiple awards

The MMA community exchanged their Venum fight kits for a sophisticated evening at the “15th Annual World MMA Awards” in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Thursday, December 14, 2023. In keeping with the December custom of honoring the epitome of mixed martial arts (MMA), fighters and fans donned suits and dresses.

By winning several categories and earning the coveted title of Female Fighter of the Year, Alexa Grasso took center stage. The awards honored exceptional fighters, coaches, noteworthy incidents, and even the contributions of ring girls. They served as a tribute to the best in the sport. Grasso’s victory was the high point of a night honoring the best in mixed martial arts.