The UFC is planning to kick off 2026, and the beginning of their media partnership with the Paramount Network, in a big way, and they have now added Alexa Grasso vs. Rose Namajunas to UFC 324 set for January 24th.
Given the former championship status of both fighters, and the competitive nature they share, this fight has all the makings to be the highlight of the preliminary card. Of course, this high level bout is a precursor to the co-main event women’s super fight between returning former champion Amanda Nunes and current 135-pound UFC queen Kayla Harrison.
Grasso is hoping to bounce back from her loss to Natália Silva back in May at UFC 315, where she fell short on the judges’ scorecards. Meanwhile, Namajunas will be riding the high of her strong win over Miranda Maverick back in June.
Alexa Grasso and Rose Namajunas meet in a battle of former champs at #UFC324 pic.twitter.com/9C30v6dS6B
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