Barber is now 27 and far more experienced than the version of herself that fought Grasso five years ago. Back then, she was still being sold as a fast-rising prospect. Now she enters this rematch on a ...

Alexa Grasso's vicious finish of Maycee Barber earned top honors in UFC's mid-year knockout awards, edging Carlos Ulberg's ...

Grasso's one-punch finish of Barber in Seattle topped MMA Fighting's knockout rankings for the first half of 2026, edging ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011. Mixed martial artists are known for showing the scars from war ...

On March 28, 2026, Alexa Grasso made a dramatic statement when returning to action in UFC Seattle, where she shocked Maycee Barber in the first round. The co-main event, held inside Climate Pledge ...

Barber tried to wrap her arms around the referee’s leg for assistance. The official lay her out on her back before medical staff rushed to her aid. The flyweight lay with her arms spread wide and her ...

UFC Seattle: Adesanya vs. Pyfer has reached a fever pitch as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for this Co-Main Event in the Women’s Flyweight (125) Division. Mexico’s No. 3-ranked Alexa ...