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WORLDLOW3d ago · Sep 12, 2026, 7:04 PM

Alexa Grasso, the first Mexican woman to become UFC champion: "It's not common for a woman to dedicate herself to a combat sport, but I never cared. My dad and my uncle were key; they told me: ‘You can, you are strong’. It's normal to feel pressure when you are a woman"

Clarín · north america

The athlete built her career from a family gym to reach the most important MMA organization. After losing the belt in 2024, she remains among the top contenders in the flyweight category.

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