This is the live blog for Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko 3, the co-main event women’s flyweight title fight trilogy this Saturday at UFC 306 Las Vegas.

Grasso was a huge underdog when they first met, but then she shocked the world by defeating Shevchenko to win the women’s flyweight title at UFC 285, ending one of the most dominant reigns in UFC history. Six months later, Grasso and Shevchenko faced off again in the original Noche UFC, where Grasso was able to defend her title after a highly controversial decision by the judges. Now, after a year off and a season as a trainer at The ultimate fighterThe two best flyweights in the world want to finally end their rivalry on Saturday evening

Check out the live blog from the UFC 306 co-main event below.

Before the fight:

Time for a trilogy. Let’s go. Get the division moving with what is sure to be another great flyweight fight.

The stage is ready for the first of the two title fights. Large columns and statues form the backdrop. A bit like the Colosseum.

Shevchenko enters the Octagon with her traditional walkout. Grasso follows her example and gets the crowd fired up.

Round 1:

Here we go. They patiently go to the middle. Shevchenko lands a nice left early. Grasso double-jabs her way in and follows up. In an exchange of blows, Grasso lands a quick right hook. Grasso keeps trying to find range with the jab. Shevchenko comes through with a strong jab. She looks as tight and sharp as ever.

Shevchenko chooses the right time for the takedown and accomplishes it with relative ease. Same story as the previous two fights. They are now working in the center of the octagon in the guard.

Grasso tries a loose triangle and turns it into a suggested armbar and then back into a triangle. Grasso lets go. They are back in the guard and exchange blows at close range.

Round 2:

Round 3:

Round 4:

Round 5:

Official decision:

After the fight: