Alexa Grasso
16-5-1
Womens Flyweight
About
Former UFC flyweight champion whose stunning submission of Valentina Shevchenko made her a Mexican superstar.
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Alexa Grasso is a former UFC women's flyweight champion and one of the biggest stars in Mexican MMA, a polished boxer who developed from a touted strawweight prospect into a title-winning flyweight. Her defining moment came in 2023, when she shocked the world by submitting the long-dominant Valentina Shevchenko to claim the belt.
A thrilling split draw in their immediate rematch saw her retain the title before she eventually lost it, and she's continued to fight among the division's elite with wins like the one over Maycee Barber. Fans love Grasso for her crisp striking, championship composure and the feel-good story of a homegrown Mexican star reaching the very top.
Why fans love Grasso
Her polished striking, championship resilience and role as a Mexican MMA star make her a widely beloved figure.
