By Dayne Hudson
Most girls like a fight over the phone, maybe over a bar, but never in a ring.
But 21-year-old Alexa Grasso is no ordinary girl.
Heck, she'd kick the you-know-what out of most males.
An undefeated Mexican MMA fighter, Alexa Grasso says she found her calling after going to a MMA fight with her uncle in 2012.
After that she was hooked - it was that simple.
"I was amazed to see that such beautiful and strong women could punch and kick that way against a larger rival. I saw the beauty of the sport and that women are just as capable as men to fight."
Her uncle then began coaching all 5'5" and 52 kilograms of her, towards her current undefeated record of four knockouts in 6 wins.
Not a bad achievement when you consider she’s also a college student studying morphology!
Her first fight was in December 2012 where she got a lot of inspiration and drive from the crowd cheering her on.
"I was very nervous before getting into the ring but when I went up and everyone was shouting my name, it gave me a lot of energy and courage to achieve my goal."
The former waitress says she copped a bit of abuse at school but after sorting one of the bullies out it quickly stopped.
"My school life was quiet. I have a memory of a colleague who always annoyed me, until one day I exploded and defended myself. Since that day nobody was annoying" she said.
Alexa Grasso is currently fighting independently, however, the bright lights of the UFC is very much a reality if she can continue her current consistency.
So what do her parents think?! Their beautiful baby girl potentially getting bashed up in a ring?
"My parents have supported me in all my decisions. My mom is very concerned, but always on the lookout for my tournaments or fights" she admits.
But dad? Well he's got no issues.
"My dad is always the happiest, he loves the idea of me being a fighter, and supports me with even the simplest things from helping with my uniform to drying my tears and saying beautiful words when I'm in the last weeks of preparation."
I have to confess, as a father, I'd feel pretty proud and safe with a daughter like this too!
"Stay Fit, Stay Flexed!"
