Alexa Grasso, the first Mexican champion in the UFC, achieved a decisive victory over Manon Fiorot on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona. This win, by unanimous decision, places her back among the top fighters in the division and puts her in the running for the Flyweight Championship.
Grasso started the fight with a lot of pressure, taking the initiative from the first round. With a solid right punch, she managed to knock Fiorot down, establishing clear dominance in the bout. Despite an active response from the French fighter in the following rounds, Grasso maintained her lead on the judges’ scorecards.
The final scores of 29-28, 29-28, and 29-28 reflect the control exerted by Grasso throughout the fight. Although Fiorot showed moments of strength, particularly in the last round, she was unable to turn around the situation that Grasso had built from the start of the match.
This victory is significant for Grasso, who now has a record of 18-5-1, while Fiorot remains at 13-3. Born on August 9, 1993, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Grasso has had a remarkable career in MMA, becoming the first Mexican woman to win a championship in the UFC in 2023.
While she avoided making promises about a future title fight before the event, her solid performance against Fiorot has once again granted her a privileged position in the flyweight division. Although the UFC has not confirmed her next fight, this victory reinforces her as a key contender for another shot at the title.
Source: www.infobae.com
