Francisco Grasso quietly has made some big statements in 2023 with his Lobo Gym team.
Training in Guadalajara, Mexico, Grasso, better known as “Pancho,” achieved plenty in a way few have done before, since historically, few gyms in Mexico have been able to stand out and leave their footprints in MMA.
Yet, this relatively unknown figure, who doesn’t do much media, coached his daughter, Alexa Grasso, to become the first Mexican woman to win a UFC title when she submitted all-time great Valentina Shevchenko in one of the biggest upsets of the year. On top of that, “Pancho” helped Alexa keep that title when she fought to a draw with Shevchenko at Noche UFC, which was the first UFC event to celebrate Mexican Independence Day.
