Photo: Alexa Grasso shares update after breaking leg during training, fans shower "fast recovery" wishes

Former UFC flyweight champion Alexa Grasso revealed on Instagram that she suffered a broken leg during training, leaving fans concerned and sending her well-wishes. Grasso shared a photo of her leg in a cast, hinting it may take some time before she’s ready to return to the octagon.

The post, paired with her hopeful message, read:

"Broke my leg training 😮 💨😬 But I'm fine.. everything sana .. time to time 🙌🏻 Send me lots of love so that that bone hits right please 🦴🙏🏼🤞🏻😘"

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Support poured in from fans in the comments section, with one fan writing:

“Fast recovery my Champ 🥷🙏🏾🫶🏽”

Another added:

“Get well soon Alexa! ❤️”

Many others echoed these sentiments, wishing the former champion a swift and strong recovery:

“Lots of encouragement and speedy recovery 🙏🏻”

Check out some of the fan reactions below:

Fans react to Alexa Grasso's recent post. [Screenshot courtesy: @alexa_grasso via Instagram]

A look into Alexa Grasso's career trajectory in the UFC

Alexa Grasso has had an eventful career in the UFC since signing with the promotion in 2016. Her debut came against Heather Jo Clark, where she won by unanimous decision.

However, she faced her first setback in 2017 against Felice Herrig, losing by unanimous decision. Grasso’s journey saw further challenges including a medical issue prior to her win over Randa Markos, and a tough defeat to Tatiana Suarez in 2018.

After switching to the flyweight division in 2020, Grasso began to shine, winning several notable bouts including victories over Ji Yeon Kim and Maycee Barber. She continued her momentum with a dominant win over Joanne Wood in 2022 and a unanimous decision over Viviane Araújo.

In March 2023, Grasso made history by defeating Valentina Shevchenko for the UFC women's flyweight championship, becoming the first Mexican UFC women's champion.

Grasso’s first title defense ended in a draw with Shevchenko in September 2023. But she lost the title back to Shevchenko after a hard-fought battle at UFC 306 in September 2024.