Maycee Barber releases first statement after scary loss to Alexa Grasso at UFC Seattle: ‘I don’t really remember a whole lot’
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Key Points:
- Maycee Barber suffered a brutal knockout loss to Alexa Grasso in the UFC Seattle co-main event, ending her seven-fight win streak and halting her rise toward title contention in the flyweight division.
- The fight ended after Grasso landed a powerful left hand that knocked Barber down, followed by a quick follow-up punch before the referee stopped the contest.
- Barber remained motionless briefly after the knockout but later sat up and left the arena for medical treatment; she later posted on Instagram confirming she is okay despite the scary knockout.
- Barber expressed gratitude for the opportunity to compete and promised to recover, train hard, and return to the octagon, emphasizing her pride in her UFC journey despite the loss.
- This bout marked Barber’s second fight back after over a year sidelined due to medical issues, highlighting her resilience as she aims to bounce back from just her third professional defeat since joining the UFC in 2018.
