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Dana White Calls Alexa Grasso’s Knockout One of the Greatest
Clear Facts
- Alexa Grasso secured a major knockout victory against Maycee Barber during the co-main event at UFC Seattle.
- The win marks Grasso’s 17th professional victory and her first successful outing since March 2023.
- Maycee Barber was hospitalized for evaluation following the match but was able to exit the Octagon under her own power.
Alexa Grasso demonstrated superior precision in the flyweight division showdown, landing a decisive one-two combination in the final round.
Grasso immediately capitalized on the opening, forcing a finish that left Barber momentarily incapacitated.
This performance marks a significant rebound for Grasso after her previous loss to Natalia Silva in May 2025.
Fans are now speculating if this dominant display will earn the former champion another shot at the flyweight title.
Barber addressed the defeat on social media, maintaining a perspective rooted in faith and personal resilience despite the physical toll of the bout.
“Not our night… This is the fight game and sometimes things don’t go our way,”
“No blame, no excuses … just lessons. We learn, we grow and we come back stronger. God is good all the time.”
UFC President Dana White expressed high praise for the technical mastery displayed during the fight.
He categorized the finish as a historic moment for the sport.
“I think it is one of the greatest in sports history, let alone this year, tonight or whatever,”
“It was incredible.”
While the flyweight title remains with Valentina Shevchenko, Grasso has firmly re-established herself as a top-tier threat in the division.
The victory keeps her in the conversation for a future championship opportunity.
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