Maycee Barber Sets Sight On Redemption At Ufc Seattle Against Alexa Grasso In Rematch Preparations
Alexa Grasso and Maycee Barber are locked in a high-stakes rematch at UFC Seattle, with both fighters expressing intense motivation for the upcoming bout. The Mexican champion has voiced her excitement about facing former titleholder Barber again after their previous encounter on March 26th when she defeated Barbers by unanimous decision to claim flyweight gold following Ronda Roseys controversial onlyfans dig aimed at Valentina Shevchenko, while Maycee is determined not let the past define them.
Key Points
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1Maycee Barber is seeking redemption after her previous unanimous decision loss to Alexa Grasso at UFC 258.
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2Alexa Grasso expressed excitement for the rematch, which will take place on Saturday night in Seattle as a co-main event of Fight Night 271.
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3Barber aims to be 'undeniable' and feels an impressive win against Valentina Shevchenko has positioned her well ahead of this fight.
Developments
Maycee Barber has won seven consecutive fights since her 2021 loss, but suffered multiple health setbacks that sidelined her for over two years before securing a unanimous decision victory against Karine Silva in December 2025 to extend the streak. Now healthy and eager after months of emotional struggle following an earlier bout with Alexa Grasso at UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs Pyfer on February 14, Barber is prepared to face her former opponent again for their rematch later this year.
Maycee Barber is set for a flyweight title rematch against Alexa Grasso at Saturday night's card following her dominant seven-fight win streak. She believes an upcoming victory over former champion Valentina Shevchenko will solidify the championship conversation, potentially allowing Natalia Silva to be skipped in favor of fighting either opponent next.
Maycee Barber is set to face Alexa Grasso in Saturday's UFC Fight Night as part of her quest at redemption after losing their previous bout on three rounds via a third-round victory by the champion, which she believes was due more circumstances than skill. The fight will serve as an opportunity for Barber not only to settle unfinished business but also potentially earn herself another title shot against competitors like Natalia Silva and Manon Fiorot in Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena event.
Former UFC champion Alexa Grasso expressed excitement for her rematch with Maycee Barber at UFC Seattle on Saturday night. Both fighters aim to secure a title shot after their first encounter ended as an upset victory for Grasso in 2019, and they are described by the former champ as explosive opponents who enjoy intense exchanges rather than stalling tactics or ground-and-pound finishes from her side of jiu-jitsu training has been focused on.