Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs. Alexa Grasso slated for UFC 238

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty ImagesIn desperate need of a win to keep her fading strawweight title hopes alive, Karolina Kowalkiewicz is headed back into the Octagon on June 8th.

The UFC announced on Tuesday that Kowalkiewicz will face Mexico’s Alexa Grasso at UFC 238 in Chicago. Main card action will be broadcast live on pay-per-view, with prelims split between ESPN television and UFC Fight Pass.

Kowalkiewicz (12-4) lost a decision to Michelle Waterson at UFC Philadelphia back on March 30th. The “Polish Princess” was also brutally knocked out by upcoming title challenger Jessica Andrade at UFC 228 last September, and she’s just 2-4 overall in her past six fights. Her most recent win was a…