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Natália Silva defeated Alexa Grasso via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) in their flyweight bout at UFC 315 on May 10, 2025, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada.
Fight Breakdown
- Round 1: Silva established her dominance early by utilizing her elite footwork and quick-twitch lateral movement. She kept the former champion, Alexa Grasso, on the outside by firing off frequent, rapid combinations. Grasso struggled to establish her pocket boxing or time her forward pressure, ultimately getting caught flush by a staggering head kick late in the frame.
- Round 2: Silva continued to deliver a striking masterclass. Grasso attempted to close the distance and initiate grappling scrambles, but Silva easily shrugged off the takedown attempts. Bouncing effectively around the perimeter of the Octagon, Silva repeatedly sniped Grasso with sharp counter punches and body kicks, opening up a noticeable cut under Grasso’s left eye.
- Round 3: Needing a finish, Grasso came out with aggressive forward pressure and managed to temporarily tie Silva up against the fence to work knee strikes. However, Silva safely broke away and returned to her elusive movement. She completely neutralized Grasso’s offense with a variety of defensive side kicks to the chest and precise counters, sweeping every single round on the official scorecards.
Key Statistics
| Statistic | Natália Silva | Alexa Grasso |
|---|---|---|
| Significant Strikes Landed | 65 / 164 (39.6%) | 45 / 139 (32.3%) |
| Total Strikes Landed | 74 / 173 (42.7%) | 54 / 149 (36.2%) |
| Takedowns Completed | 0 / 0 | 0 / 2 (0%) |
| Control Time | 0:00 | 0:00 |
With this stellar performance, Silva extended her winning streak to 13 consecutive victories and cemented her spot as the division’s top contender.