Former UFC flyweight champion Alexa Grasso is set to face rising contender Natalia Silva in a pivotal women’s flyweight bout at UFC 315 this Saturday in Montreal. The matchup features two of the division’s most dynamic strikers, with Grasso promising fans an explosive contest.
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Alexa Grasso, from Guadalajara, Mexico, was the first Mexican woman to win a UFC title and remains one of the division’s top talents. Known for her crisp boxing and relentless work ethic, Grasso held the flyweight belt until a close loss to Valentina Shevchenko last September. Now ranked No. 1, she’s eager to climb back into title contention with a statement win.
Her opponent, Brazil’s Natalia Silva, is undefeated in the UFC with a 6-0 record and currently sits at No. 5 in the rankings. Silva, 28, brings a taekwondo background and a reputation for flashy kicks and movement, having recently defeated former champion Jessica Andrade in a dominant performance.
Alexa Grasso Talks Natalia Silva
For Alexa Grasso, this fight is a fresh challenge after years of preparing for Valentina Shevchenko. “It’s a great challenge. She has a background with Taekwondo. She kicks a lot and she moves a lot. I think it’s going to be a super exciting fight. She shines with her legs; I shine with my hands. So, it’s going to be a beautiful war,” Grasso said at UFC 315 media day.
Both fighters have much at stake. A win for Silva could secure her a title shot, while Grasso is determined to prove she remains among the elite. “It’s always like climbing a new mountain. You get to the top and you realize that there’s another one, and another one. It’s good to be a contender again, to try to fight for that place. I’m just training super hard,” Grasso added.
With the winner likely moving into title contention, Grasso vs. Silva promises to be a high-stakes, action-packed showcase of striking styles, punches versus kicks, at the top of the UFC flyweight division.
