A submission win over Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 285 turned Alexa Grasso into Mexico’s first female UFC champion. Fast forward to 2026, and the numbers tell a different story. Grasso has no wins in her last three outings—a draw and two losses. Now, with a high-stakes rematch against Maycee Barber on the horizon at UFC Seattle, she’s not just fighting for position, but relevance in a competitive flyweight division.

And whenever a fighter hits a moment like this, attention shifts. Not just to technique or rankings, but to everything around them, including their mindset, their circle, and yes, their personal life. Alexa Grasso has always been private. But that hasn’t stopped fans from speculating. Over the years, her name has been linked to fellow fighters like Yair Rodriguez and, more recently, Diego Lopes. So what’s real, and what’s just noise?

Who is Alexa Grasso dating in 2026?

As of 2026, Alexa Grasso hasn’t publicly revealed anything about her dating life—no social media hints, no interview confirmations, and nothing concrete.

In the past, fans speculated she was dating Omar Laureano Marquez, a fellow fighter and training partner. Why? He once referred to her as his “partner” while congratulating her on her UFC 285 win. But no other breadcrumbs have followed since. Neither Grasso nor Marquez has confirmed anything.

Could it have just been a training term? Possibly. Much like the whispers around her and Yair Rodriguez, it’s all guesswork.

Were Alexa Grasso and Yair Rodriguez dating?

The whispers started with photos. Grasso and Yair Rodriguez were spotted together at multiple events, including the UFC Gym inauguration in Mexico and the 2016 MTV Millennial Awards in Mexico City.

Naturally, fans started connecting the dots. Two rising UFC stars. Both are proudly Mexican. Both young, attractive, and seemingly close. Could there have been something more?

Maybe. But neither ever confirmed anything. Fast-forward to UFC 314, and the two were mentioned in the same breath again. But this time for an entirely different reason.

Diego Lopes and Alexa Grasso rumors

What does it mean to be truly Mexican? Is it your birthplace or your fight for the flag? That question set the stage for a fiery clash between Diego Lopes and Yair Rodriguez. Rodriguez, born and bred in Mexico, took issue with Lopes claiming the tricolor despite being born in Brazil. Lopes had sharpened his skills in Mexico and proudly represented the country. But to Rodriguez? That wasn’t enough.

The tension hit its boiling point at UFC 314 media day. Lopes took a jab, saying, “How many losses does he have in a row?” Rodriguez fired back with a sharp insult, ‘Culon’, a not-so-friendly Spanish word for coward. The moment nearly turned physical. And in that chaos, Grasso posted the video of the confrontation on Instagram, pleading: “NOOOO! Please Don’t fight.” Was it concern for the sport? Or for both men? That remains open to interpretation.

Now, here’s where things get interesting again. Diego Lopes is more than just a fellow fighter. He’s also appeared as one of Alexa Grasso’s cornermen. And that hasn’t gone unnoticed.

Jon Anik, on a past episode of ‘The Anik & Florian Podcast’, dropped a subtle but sharp comment. 

“I think there’s some rumblings that maybe Alexa Grasso and Diego Lopes are dating,” Anik said. “He is one of her cornermen.” 

Then, almost as quickly, he brushed it off by stating, “I guess that’s maybe neither here nor there.”

With Lopes appearing close to her team, and Grasso defending both Lopes and Rodriguez during the media day blow-up, it’s natural for eyebrows to raise. Still, Alexa Grasso hasn’t confirmed a relationship.

In the end, it’s all smoke and no fire right now. Whether it’s Omar Marquez, Yair Rodriguez, or Diego Lopes, none of the rumors has solid proof. So as Alexa Grasso steps into this next phase of her career, the bigger question might not be who she’s dating. It’s whether she can reset, rebuild, and fight her way back into the title picture.