Conor McGregor Sends a One Word Message After Dana White Unveils Special Belt for Alexa Grasso Ahead of Valentina Shevchenko Fight on Mexican Independence Day

There’s a new belt in town! UFC President Dana White has dropped a surprisingly heartfelt announcement – and it’s bound to make the MMA community elated. So, who is the lucky fighter who’ll don a stunning new belt?

Before we get into that, let’s find out where this belt will debut. Well, we have an upcoming Flyweight Championship rematch between current champion Alexa Grasso and former champ Valentina Shevchenko expected to headline UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2 at the T-Mobile Arena on September 16.

This is where this “new belt” will be presented to the current champ for her immeasurable contribution to the sport. This surprise move has sent the MMA community into a frenzy. Even Irish UFC star Conor McGregor can’t seem to be able to contain his excitement at this unprecedented move from the UFC head honcho. So, what’s all the fuss about? Let’s find out!

Dana White surprises fans with custom-made “new belt” for Alexa Grasso

Dana White and Co.’s upcoming UFC Fight Night 227 event is set to celebrate Mexican Independence Day in style! Moreover, this event will provide a golden shot for Shevchenko to settle the score with her arch-nemesis Grasso – who snatched the title at their last face-off.

Now, to commemorate the Mexican Flyweight champ’s accolades, White has made an amazing gesture. Taking to his Instagram handle, the UFC top gun has shared a snippet of a “new belt” that the promotion will award to Grasso. 

Dana White’s IG post caption read: “This is the new belt that will be presented to @alexa_grasso for #NocheUFC @jacoboymariaangeles @mmalince @ricardoangelesss.”

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This news comes as a delight to not just Mexican MMA fans – but the entire community, in general. And how could UFC’s ‘Notorious’ miss out on lauding this iconic move? Dropping by in White’s IG post’s comment section, Conor McGregor penned a heartfelt one-word comment that read: “Incredible!” This endorsement only goes on to highlight the camaraderie between the UFC and its fighters.

The rivalry between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko

This Mexican Independence Day, get ready for some tantalizing action as the UFC comes to T-Mobile Arena. At this UFC Fight Night 227 event, Alexa Grasso, the current UFC Women’s flyweight champ, will put her title on the line. She will lock horns with former champ Valentina Shevchenko, who’s looking for retribution after her last loss.

The duo has already clashed once, back in March at UFC 285. Back then, the Mexican underdog Grasso put on a dominating display – taking the title home. She beat Shevchenko at her own game, crowning herself as the first Mexican UFC Women’s champion by a face crank in the fourth round.

Now that Dana White and Co. have decided to bestow this custom-made belt on Grasso, expectations are surmounting on the Mexican champ’s shoulders. Will she be able to retain her crown? Only time will tell. But for now, Dana White’s gesture has got fans buzzing with anticipation. So, what do you think of the UFC President’s move? Drop your thoughts in the comments section below!

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