Karen Alexa Grasso Montes, more commonly known as Alexa Grasso, is a 31-year-old mixed martial artist hailing from Guadalajara, Jalisco, in Mexico. Grasso currently holds the UFC Women's Flyweight title as well as being No.1 on Women's Pound for Pound rankings. Moreover, she currently boasts an outstanding professional MMA record of 16 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw(16-3-1).
On March 4, 2023, at UFC 285, Alexa Grasso squared off against Valentina Shevchenko in the co-main fight of this event for the UFC Women's Flyweight Championship. Despite being considered a significant underdog, Grasso emerged victorious in the fourth round by securing a face crank submission. This victory was celebrated throughout her country of Mexico as she became the first Mexican Women’s champion in the history of the UFC.
Alexa Grasso's nationality
Alexa Grasso is of Mexican nationality. Grasso launched her professional MMA journey in her native Mexico, showcasing her striking prowess with remarkable success. Within the first 18 months of her career, she maintained an undefeated record, securing five wins, three of which were achieved via first-round knockouts.
As a result of her impressive performances, Grasso garnered considerable attention and hype within the Mexican MMA scene. This buzz led to her signing with Invicta FC. In her debut for the organization at Invicta FC 8, she faced Ashley Cummins and emerged victorious, winning by unanimous decision.
Where was Alexa Grasso born?
Alexa Grasso was born on August 9, 1993, in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Grasso's historic bout with Shevchenko not only marked a significant moment for Mexico and the UFC but also represented her first-ever title fight within the UFC, adding to the magnitude of her victory. Alongside her fighting career, Grasso takes on the role of a UFC analyst for UFC Español's Spanish broadcasts. In both capacities, she serves as a crucial source of female representation and visibility within the UFC and the broader sports world.
Alexa Grasso’s career in the UFC
Alexa Grasso joined the UFC in August 2016, winning her debut against Heather Jo Clark in November.
In February 2017, Grasso faced her first career loss against Felice Herrig. Despite facing setbacks, she secured some impressive wins, including a catchweight victory over Randa Markos in August 2017 and a unanimous decision victory against Karolina Kowalkiewicz in June 2019.
In September 2019, she earned the Fight of the Night award but lost by a majority decision to Carla Esparza. In 2020, she moved up to flyweight, winning unanimous decisions against Ji Yeon Kim and Maycee Barber. In her next fight, Grasso submitted Joanne Wood in the very first round.
Despite fight cancellations and visa issues in 2022, Grasso returned with a win over Viviane Araújo in October. Her historic victory over Valentina Shevchenko in March 2023 at UFC 285 made her the first Mexican UFC women's champion, earning her the Performance of the Night bonus.
Grasso's first title defense took place on September 16, 2023, in a rematch against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC Fight Night 227. Grasso retained the belt via a split draw by the judges' scorecard.
Last Updated On September 8, 2024.
FAQs
A. Alexa Grasso hails from Guadalajara in Jalisco, Mexico.
A. Alexa Grasso is of Mexican ethnicity.
A. Alexa Grasso is 5 feet 5 inches or 165 cm tall. She fights in the women’s flyweight division of the UFC.
Alexa Grasso is 31 old as of 2024.
Grasso holds a professional MMA record of 16 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw (16-3-1).
