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Nicco Montano vs. Valentina Shevchenko Title Fight Set for UFC 228 in Dallas

Bleacher Report | July 18, 2018

Related Topics: Barb Honchak, September 8, Title Fight, The Ultimate Fighter, Ultimate Fighting Championship

At long last, The Ultimate Fighter season 26 winner and UFC women's flyweight champion Nicco Montano is back and signed on for a fight.

On September 8 at UFC 228, she will defend her title from former bantamweight contender Valentina Shevchenko. The UFC officially announced the contest on Wednesday over social media:

UFC

The flyweight title is on the line in Dallas! @NiccoMontano defends her championship against @BulletValentina at #UFC228! ud83cudf9f: 7/27 https://t.co/rEccOg7E6l

Montano became the inaugural champion of the UFC's women's 125-pound division in December at the finale to The Ultimate Fighter season 26.

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