Western Sydney’s Nadia Kassem will make he return to the Octagon at UFC 234 in Melbourne, taking on American Montana De La Rosa.

Kassem, who boasts an unbeaten 5-0 record as a professional. made her UFC debut in Sydney last year, defeating Alex Chambers by unanimous decision.

The bout at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena will mark her return to flyweight against fellow prospect De La Rossa.

A product of Australian Top Team, Kassem’s UFC debut was the first fight of her career to go outside the first round.

De La Rossa is riding a two-fight win streak having secure submission victories over Christina Marks and Rachael Ostovich.

UFC 234 will be headlined by middleweight champion Robert Whittaker’s first title defence on home soil as he takes on American challenger Kelvin Gastelum.