Montano to defend flyweight title vs. Shevchenko at UFC 228

UFC women's flyweight champion Nicco Montano will defend her title for the first time against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 228 on Sept. 8 in Dallas, the promotion announced Wednesday.

Montano won the title in the finale of "The Ultimate Fighter 26," beating Roxanne Modafferi via unanimous decision. She also defeated Lauren Murphy, Montana De La Rosa, and Barb Honchak during the tournament.

In February, Shevchenko dominated Priscila Cachoeira in her first fight since moving down to 125 pounds, winning via second-round submission.

Montano and Shevchenko reportedly won't be the main event at the American Airlines Center, though, as the UFC is apparently working to finalize a top bout, sources told ESPN's Ariel Helwani.