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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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