Alexa Grasso is one of the biggest female names in the UFC, but wants to become a 2-time champion in the Women’s Flyweight division.
She gained huge fame when she beat Valentina Shevchenko in the first of their three iconic fights between 2023 and 2024.
With Alexa Grasso losing the final of the three fights, she will be hoping to bounce back into title contention upon her return to the octagon.
Here is everything you need to know about Alexa Grasso.
How old is Alexa Grasso?
Alexa Grasso is 31 years old, having been born on August 9, 1993. The Mexican fighter was born in Guadalajara, where she first began to train in MMA.
Alexa Grasso’s height, weight, and reach
Grasso stands at 5 feet 5 inches tall, equivalent to 165cm. She competes in the UFC Women’s Flyweight Division, which has a weight limit of 125 lbs.
For her fight against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 315, Grasso weighed in at exactly 125 lbs. She also has a reach of 66 inches (168cm).
Alexa Grasso’s Instagram and X/Twitter
Grasso’s Instagram account alexa_grasso has over 1.4 million followers as of May 2025. She regularly posts training updates, personal photos, and promotional material related to her UFC career.
Meanwhile, she has amassed a much smaller audience on X (formerly known as Twitter), with only 86,800 followers. This is likely because she hasn’t been active on the account (AlexaGrasso) since November 2024, seemingly abandoning the platform.
Who is Alexa Grasso’s husband?
As of May 2025, Grasso is not confirmed to be married. While she has been rumored to be dating fellow UFC fighters Diego Lopes and Yair Rodriguez, she has not confirmed this and keeps her personal life private.
Alexa Grasso’s custom belt
For her UFC Noche title defense against Shevchenko, Grasso was awarded a custom belt by Dana White.
The UFC President showed off the title on Instagram before the bout. He showcased the new custom belt, sporting a multicolored strap that Grasso carried to the cage with her.
Alexa Grasso’s MMA record
| WLD | (T)KO | SUB |
| 16-4-1 | 4-0 | 2-1 |
Alexa Grasso’s MMA stats
| Significant Strikes Landed per Minute | 4.19 |
| Significant Striking Accuracy | 42% |
| Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute | 3.69 |
| Significant Strike Defense (the % of opponents’ strikes that did not land) | 58% |
| Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes | 0.44 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 40% |
| Takedown Defense (the % of opponents’ TD attempts that did not land) | 55% |
| Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes | 0.65 |
Alexa Grasso’s net worth
Grasso’s estimated net worth is reported to be around $2 million, according to the most recent reports. The former UFC Women’s Flyweight Champion reportedly earned $1.2 million for her third bout against Shevchenko, which means her actual net worth may be higher than reported.
Alexa Grasso’s next fight
Grasso’s next fight will be on the main card of UFC 315, where she takes on Brazilian fighter Natalia Silva.
Grasso will face a tough fight against Silva, who has won her first 6 fights in the UFC, climbing to 13th in the rankings.
A win over the former champion could help boost her towards a title shot in the near future, although Grasso will be the favorite in that fight.
Alexa Grasso vs Valentina Shevchenko
Between 2023 and 2024, Grasso and Shevchenko had a trilogy of fights that brought incredible interest to the UFC Women’s Flyweight division.
This was the first female trilogy in the UFC, and it could not have gone any better. They each won, lost, and drew a fight, trading the world title from Shevchenko to Grasso, and finally back to Shevchenko to end their rivalry.
A fourth fight has been teased, with Grasso needing to pick up some wins in her next fight to earn a rematch with “Bullet”.