Alexa Grasso is a professional mixed martial artist from Guadalajara, Mexico, currently competing in the flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Born on August 9, 1993, Grasso stands 5'5" tall with a reach of 66 inches. She has compiled a record of 16-3-1 as of September 2024, with four of her wins coming by knockout and two by submission. Grasso began her professional career in MMA back in 2012 and gained early attention while competing in Invicta FC, racking up many impressive wins. She made her way to the UFC in 2016 with a dominant unanimous decision against Heather Jo Clark. Throughout her career, Grasso has shown grit by overcoming losses to high-profile competitors like Felice Herrig and Carla Esparza.
The breaking point in her career finally came in March 2023, when Grasso defeated the long-reigning champion, Valentina Shevchenko, via fourth-round submission to capture the UFC Women's Flyweight Championship at UFC 285. In September 2023, she retained her title in against Shevchenko via a majority draw. Grasso currently trains out of Lobo Gym in Guadalajara and as of 2024, she is considered the #1 pound-for-pound women’s fighter in the UFC.
Alexa Grasso Custom Belt
Alexa Grasso's championship belt looks a little different because she was given a specially designed belt ahead of her title defense at "Noche UFC," which was held in honor of Mexican Independence Day on September 2023. Dubbed the "Tribe Belt #1," this special belt was created by Taller Jacobo y Maria Angele, a workshop that incorporates elements from Mexican pre-Hispanic cultures, especially from Mixtec and Zapotec cultures. The belt is full of symbolism, with implications of courage, discipline, and life's duality. It also symbolizes victory and calamity through its exquisite design and color scheme.
This custom belt now means a very special moment, as it marks the first time in UFC history that any champion has received a country-themed belt. According to UFC President Dana White, the fact that Grasso will be able to keep this commemorative belt, independent of event results, is definitely something very special.
FAQs on Alexa Grasso’s belt
A. Alexa Grasso received her custom UFC belt ahead of her second fight against Valentina Shevchenko at Noche UFC on September 2023.
A. Alongside Alexa Grasso, Yair Rodriguez also received a custom UFC Interim featherweight belt in September 2023.
A. Alexa Grasso’s next fight is a third matchup against Valentina Shevchenko at Noche UFC 306 on September 14, 2024.
A. Alexa Grasso is of Mexican nationality.
A. As of September 2024, Alexa Grasso is 31 years old.
