Alexa Grasso

Alexa Grasso is a Mexican mixed martial artist who shocked the combat sports world by becoming the UFC flyweight champion in March 2023, defeating the dominant Valentina Shevchenko via fourth-round submission at UFC 285 in Las Vegas. Born and raised in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Grasso began training in martial arts at a young age and quickly developed into one of the most talented female fighters to emerge from Mexico.

Grasso started her professional MMA career in 2012, competing in regional Mexican promotions before signing with the UFC in 2016. Her early UFC career showed flashes of brilliance but was marked by inconsistency as she adjusted to the highest level of competition. A pivotal move to train under the renowned coaching staff helped refine her skills, transforming her into a more complete fighter with improved grappling and submission abilities alongside her already sharp striking.

Her championship victory over Valentina Shevchenko was one of the biggest upsets in UFC history, as Shevchenko had been considered virtually unbeatable at flyweight for years. The submission finish demonstrated Grasso’s evolved skill set and cemented her place in combat sports history as one of Mexico’s greatest female athletes. She became only the second Mexican-born UFC champion and the first Mexican woman to hold a UFC title.

With her championship status, Grasso has become a major sports figure in Mexico, attracting endorsement deals and media attention. Her estimated net worth of $2 million reflects her growing UFC earnings, performance bonuses, and sponsorship deals. She has become an inspiration for young women in Mexico and Latin America who aspire to compete in combat sports at the highest level.