Alexa Grasso

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Combat Profile

Alexa Grasso is a former UFC Flyweight Champion from Mexico who trains out of Lobo Gym and is celebrated for her crisp boxing and exceptional counter-striking ability. She made history by dethroning Valentina Shevchenko, showcasing her high fight IQ and speed inside the octagon. Grasso utilizes slick head movement and precise combinations to tag opponents while remaining difficult to hit. Her transition from strawweight to flyweight has only increased her power relative to the division, making her a threat in every exchange.

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Grasso exploits aggressive strikers who overcommit, using her superior footwork to create angles and land counters as they miss. She struggles less against pressure fighters than those who can wrestle, as her takedown defense has improved significantly. Her speed advantage allows her to out-point opponents who rely on plodding forward movement, as she can strike and exit before they can respond. She specifically looks to exploit the rhythm of opponents, timing her takedowns perfectly when they are off-balance.