Alexa Grasso

Karen Alexa Grasso Montes (born August 9, 1993), better known as Alexa Grasso, is a Mexican mixed martial artist who competes in the flyweight division. She is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[3] As of June 16, 2020, she is #12 in the UFC women's strawweight rankings.[4]

Alexa Grasso
BornKaren Alexa Grasso Montes
(1993-08-09) August 9, 1993
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
NationalityMexican
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight115 lb (52 kg; 8.2 st)
DivisionStrawweight (2012–2020)
Flyweight (2020–present)[1]
StyleBoxing
TeamLobo Gym
RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2]
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total14
Wins11
By knockout4
By decision7
Losses3
By submission1
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Grasso made her professional MMA debut in December 2012 in her native Mexico. During the first eighteen months of her career, she amassed an undefeated record of 5 wins (3 by TKO, 2 by decision) and 0 losses.

Invicta FC

After taking a year away from the sport, Grasso made her Invicta FC debut on September 6, 2014 against Ashley Cummins at Invicta FC 8. She won the fight via unanimous decision.[5]

In her second fight for the promotion, Grasso faced Alida Gray on December 5, 2014 at Invicta FC 10. She won the fight via TKO in the first round.

Grasso next faced Mizuki Inoue on February 27, 2015 in the co-main event at Invicta FC 11. She won the fight by unanimous decision. The bout also earned Grasso her first Fight of the Night bonus award.

Grasso was expected to challenge Livia Renata Souza for the Invicta Strawweight Title at Invicta FC 14 on 12 September 2015 but was forced to withdraw due to injury.[6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On August 11, 2016, it was announced that Grasso had signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She faced Heather Jo Clark on November 5, 2016 at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson in Mexico City, Mexico.[7] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[8]

Grasso next faced Felice Herrig on February 4, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 104.[9] She lost the fight by unanimous decision.

On August 5, 2017, Grasso faced Randa Markos at UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno. Grasso suffered from a UTI Infection and was medically advised to stop cutting weight and be placed on antibiotics, as a result she came in at 119 lbs, three pounds over the strawweight limit and was fined 20% of her purse that went to Markos.[10] The bout proceeded at a catchweight. Grasso won the fight via split decision.

Grasso faced Tatiana Suarez on May 19, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 129.[11] She lost the fight via a rear-naked choke in round one.[12]

Grasso was scheduled to face Angela Hill on August 25, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 135.[13] However, Grasso was pulled out from the bout on July 19, 2018 due to knee injury.[14]

Grasso was expected to face Marina Rodriguez on February 2, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 144.[15] However, it was reported on December 17, 2018 that Rodriguez pulled out of the event due to a hand injury.[16] The pair was rescheduled to UFC on ESPN 2.[17] However, in March 22, 2019 it was reported Grasso was injured and she was replaced by Jessica Aguilar.[18]

Grasso faced Karolina Kowalkiewicz on June 8, 2019 at UFC 238.[19] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[20]

Grasso faced Carla Esparza on September 21, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 17.[21] She lost the fight by majority decision.[22] This fight earn her the Fight of the Night award.[23]

Grasso was scheduled to face Cláudia Gadelha on January 18, 2020 at UFC 246.[24] However, on the day of the weigh-ins, Grasso weighed in at 121.5, 5.5 pounds over the non-title strawweight limit of 116 lbs. The NSAC decided to remove the fight because competitors are not allowed to compete if the weight between them is over 3 pounds.[25] In a statement released just hours after the weigh-ins, Grasso apologized for missing weight, and declared she will now be fighting at flyweight.[26]

Move up to flyweight

Grasso was scheduled to face Ji Yeon Kim on June 27, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker.[27] However, due to travel restrictions for both fighters due to COVID-19 pandemic, the bout was rescheduled on August 29, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 178.[28]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
14 matches 11 wins 3 losses
By knockout 4 0
By submission 0 1
By decision 7 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 11–3 Carla Esparza Decision (majority) UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Stephens September 21, 2019 3 5:00 Mexico City, Mexico Fight of the Night.
Win 11–2 Karolina Kowalkiewicz Decision (unanimous) UFC 238 June 8, 2019 3 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss 10–2 Tatiana Suarez Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman May 19, 2018 1 2:44 Santiago, Chile
Win 10–1 Randa Markos Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno August 5, 2017 3 5:00 Mexico City, Mexico Catchweight (119 lbs) bout; Grasso missed weight.
Loss 9–1 Felice Herrig Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. Korean Zombie February 4, 2017 3 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 9–0 Heather Jo Clark Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson November 5, 2016 3 5:00 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 8–0 Jodie Esquibel Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 18: Grasso vs. Esquibel July 29, 2016 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 7–0 Mizuki Inoue Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 11: Cyborg vs. Tweet February 27, 2015 3 5:00 Los Angeles, California, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 6–0 Alida Gray TKO (punches) Invicta FC 10: Waterson vs. Tiburcio December 5, 2014 1 1:47 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 5–0 Ashley Cummins Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 8: Waterson vs. Tamada September 6, 2014 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win 4–0 Karina Rodríguez Decision (unanimous) Xtreme Kombat 20 August 31, 2014 3 5:00 Izcalli, Mexico
Win 3–0 Alejandra Alvarez TKO (punches and knees) Xtreme Kombat 20 August 31, 2014 1 0:36 Izcalli, Mexico
Win 2–0 Lupita Hernandez KO (punch) Fight Hard Championship 3 May 11, 2013 1 0:12 Jalisco, Mexico
Win 1–0 Sandra del Rincon KO (punch) GEX: Old Jack's Fight Night December 19, 2012 1 0:15 Jalisco, Mexico

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See also

References
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  9. Robert Morast. "UFC Fight Night in Houston: 'Korean Zombie' Chan Sung Jung battles Dennis Bermudez to headline card". chron. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
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