Reagdless of what happens, Alexa Grasso will make history Saturday night.
The UFC women’s flyweight contender is set to challenge champion Valentina Shevchenko in the co-main event of UFC 285 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It’s her first title fight with the UFC, which for any fighter is undoubtedly an important career moment. But beyond the personal milestone, Grasso (15-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) will become the first Mexico-born woman to challenge for a UFC championship belt.
And for the Lobo Gym product out of Guadalajara, that’s something she’s beyond proud of.