Ahead of their main card flyweight showdown at UFC 315 in Montreal, Mexico`s Alexa Grasso is set to face Brazil`s Natalia Silva.
Entering the bout, Grasso holds a professional record of 16-4-1 and is ranked No. 2 in the flyweight division and No. 3 in the sport`s pound-for-pound rankings. Silva brings an 18-5-1 record, ranked No. 9 at flyweight and No. 16 pound-for-pound.
Alexa Grasso`s Recent Path
This marks Grasso`s first appearance since losing the flyweight championship to Valentina Shevchenko last September. Grasso had previously stunned the MMA world by defeating Shevchenko at UFC 285 to claim the title, followed by a highly competitive split draw in their Noche UFC rematch. The third fight, however, saw Shevchenko dominate, utilizing takedowns to secure a clear decision victory. Now, Grasso looks to reassert her position against the rapidly rising challenge of Natalia Silva.
Natalia Silva`s Ascent
Silva, known as “Natty Ice”, has been undefeated in the UFC since her debut in 2022, accumulating a perfect 6-0 promotional record and extending her overall win streak to an impressive twelve fights. Her ascent has included victories over seasoned fighters and former champions like Jessica Andrade, Viviane Araujo, and Andrea Lee. A win against a top contender like Grasso would solidify Silva`s claim as a prime candidate for a future flyweight title shot.
Marcus Blakely