Alexa Grasso vs Randa Markos — Fight recap

Alexa Grasso earned a split decision victory over Randa Markos on August 5, 2017, in a three-round strawweight bout that showcased contrasting approaches. Grasso outlanded Markos in significant strikes, connecting on 64 of 157 attempts (40%) compared to Markos's 45 of 113 (39%), though the striking volume advantage proved decisive.

Markos attempted to impose her wrestling game, landing 4 of 11 takedown attempts (36%) and controlling the cage for 3:56, but Grasso's superior striking output and 2:10 of control time allowed her to edge the judges' scorecards despite being taken down. Neither fighter recorded knockdowns or submission attempts in a grinding, low-pace affair.

The victory kept Grasso's momentum building in the strawweight division as she continued her climb toward title contention.