Alexa Grasso

Alexa Grasso

Personal Information

Full Name Karen Alexa Grasso Montes
Date of Birth August 9, 1993
Age 30
Nationality Mexican
Birth Place Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Height 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight 125 lbs (57 kg)
Championship Held UFC Women's Flyweight Champion
Stance Orthodox
Reach 66 in (168 cm)
Career Stats 16-3-0

Alexa Grasso News

Photo: Alexa Grasso shares update after breaking leg during training, fans shower "fast recovery" wishes Photo: Alexa Grasso shares update after breaking leg during training, fans shower "fast recovery" wishes
Photo: Alexa Grasso shares update after breaking leg during training, fans shower "fast recovery" wishes
Valentina Shevchenko recalls mindset preparing for trilogy fight against Alexa Grasso at Noche UFC 306: "I had to do my job the best way" Valentina Shevchenko recalls mindset preparing for trilogy fight against Alexa Grasso at Noche UFC 306: "I had to do my job the best way"
Valentina Shevchenko recalls mindset preparing for trilogy fight against Alexa Grasso at Noche UFC 306: "I had to do my job the best way"
Valentina Shevchenko responds to Alexa Grasso trying to "coach" her for trilogy: "She's expecting me to stay on my side" Valentina Shevchenko responds to Alexa Grasso trying to "coach" her for trilogy: "She's expecting me to stay on my side"
Valentina Shevchenko responds to Alexa Grasso trying to "coach" her for trilogy: "She's expecting me to stay on my side"
Alexa Grasso addresses title loss to Valentina Shevchenko in social media statement Alexa Grasso addresses title loss to Valentina Shevchenko in social media statement
Alexa Grasso addresses title loss to Valentina Shevchenko in social media statement
Noche UFC 306: Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko: Full video highlights Noche UFC 306: Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko: Full video highlights
Noche UFC 306: Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko: Full video highlights

Alexa Grasso: A Brief Biography

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UFC 246 McGregor v Cowboy: Ultimate Media Day

Alexa Grasso is a 30-year-old mixed martial artist from Mexico competing in the women's flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. She is currently the champion of the women's flyweight division.

Latest News Update for Alexa Grasso

Alexa Grasso is scheduled for her first title defense with a rematch against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC Fight Night 227 (UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2) on September 16, 2023. This event is set to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.

Image Source: Official Instagram Account of Alexa Grasso
Image Source: Official Instagram Account of Alexa Grasso

Alexa Grasso Facts

Birth PlaceGuadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Father's NameLuis Grasso
Star SignLeo
Age30
EducationDegree in physical culture and sports
MMA Debut2012
MMA Record16-3-0
Social MediaInstagram, Twitter

Early Life and Career

Karen Alexa Grasso Montes was born on August 9, 1993, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

Alexa Grasso's father, Luis Grasso, used to teach her shadow boxing, and her uncle, Fransico Grasso, used to train her in other mixed martial arts forms from a young age. Both the men started a gym, and Alexa Grasso used to help them with the reception and cleaning of the gym.

Grasso soon competed in a national-level jiu-jitsu tournament and won first, and that's when she decided to choose a career in mixed martial arts.

She made her professional debut on December 19, 2012, against Sandra del Rincon and won the fight via knockout in the first round.

Alexa Grasso had a professional record of 5 wins and 0 losses before she got signed up for the Invicta FC in 2014. She fought Ashley Cummins for her Invicta FC debut and won the fight via a unanimous decision.

Alexa Grasso's Career in UFC

Alexa Grasso

Grasso made her octagon debut on November 5, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 98 in Mexico. She fought Heather Jo Clark and won the fight via a unanimous decision.

Alexa Grasso next faced Felice Herrig and lost the fight via decision. The fight occurred on February 4, 2017, for UFC Fight Night 104 in Texas, United States.

On August 5, 2017, Grasso faced Randa Markos and won the fight via decision.

For her next fight, Grasso got submitted by Tatiana Suarez via a rear naked choke in the first round.

At UFC 238, Grasso faced Karolina Kowalkiewicz and won the fight via a unanimous decision.

UFC 238 Cejudo v Moraes
Alexa Grasso at UFC 238 Cejudo v Moraes

At UFC Fight Night 159, Grasso faced Carla Esparza and lost the fight via a majority decision.

Alexa Grasso moved up a weight class to the flyweight division for her next fight and faced Ji Yeon Kim on August 29, 2020. Grasso won the fight via a unanimous decision.

At UFC 258, Grasso faced Maycee Barber and won the fight via a unanimous decision.

On March 26, 2022, Alexa Grasso faced Joanne Wood and won the fight via a rear naked choke submission in the first round.

Alexa Grasso faced Viviane Araujo for UFC Vegas 62 and won the fight via a unanimous decision.

Alexa Grasso won the UFC women's flyweight championship by submitting Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 285 on March 4, 2023.

Grasso is now scheduled to fight Valentina Shevchenko for her first title defense at UFC Fight Night 227 on September 16, 2023.

Alexa Grasso Record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocation
Win 16-3Valentina Shevchenko Submission UFC 285March 4, 202344:34Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win15–3Viviane AraújoDecision (unanimous)UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. AraújoOctober 15, 202255:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win14–3Joanne WoodSubmission (rear-naked choke)UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. DaukausMarch 26, 202213:57Columbus, Ohio, United States
Win13–3Maycee BarberDecision (unanimous)UFC 258February 13, 202135:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win12–3Ji Yeon KimDecision (unanimous)UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. RakićAugust 29, 202035:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss11–3Carla EsparzaDecision (majority)UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. StephensSeptember 21, 201935:00Mexico City, Mexico
Win11–2Karolina KowalkiewiczDecision (unanimous)UFC 238June 8, 201935:00Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss10–2Tatiana SuarezSubmission (rear-naked choke)UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. UsmanMay 19, 201812:44Santiago, Chile
Win10–1Randa MarkosDecision (split)UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. MorenoAugust 5, 201735:00Mexico City, Mexico
Loss9–1Felice HerrigDecision (unanimous)UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. The Korean ZombieFebruary 4, 201735:00Houston, Texas, United States
Win9–0Heather Jo ClarkDecision (unanimous)The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. FergusonNovember 5, 201635:00Mexico City, Mexico
Win8–0Jodie EsquibelDecision (unanimous)Invicta FC 18: Grasso vs. EsquibelJuly 29, 201635:00Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win7–0Mizuki InoueDecision (unanimous)Invicta FC 11: Cyborg vs. TweetFebruary 27, 201535:00Los Angeles, California, United States
Win6–0Alida GrayTKO (punches)Invicta FC 10: Waterson vs. TiburcioDecember 5, 201411:47Houston, Texas, United States
Win5–0Ashley CumminsDecision (unanimous)Invicta FC 8: Waterson vs. TamadaSeptember 6, 201435:00Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win4–0Karina RodríguezDecision (unanimous)Xtreme Kombat 20August 31, 201435:00Izcalli, Mexico
Win3–0Alejandra AlvarezTKO (punches and knees)Xtreme Kombat 20August 31, 201410:36Izcalli, Mexico
Win2–0Lupita HernandezKO (punch)Fight Hard Championship 3May 11, 201310:12Jalisco, Mexico
Win1–0Sandra del RinconKO (punch)GEX: Old Jack's Fight NightDecember 19, 201210:15Jalisco, Mexico

Alexa Grasso's Most Popular Fight

Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko 1

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*Last updated on September 12, 2023.

FAQs

Alexa Grasso has had three losses in the UFC so far.

Alexa Grasso has had eleven fights in the UFC.

Alexa Grasso is currently the UFC women's flyweight champion.

Alexa Grasso is of Mexican nationality.

Alexa Grasso became the UFC women's flyweight champion after defeating Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 285 in March 2023.