"Barber was rendered unconscious by a Grasso left hand and follow-up strike before her opponent locked in a tight rear-naked choke to secure a victory at the 2:42 mark of Round 1."
"Barber's team posted updates on her condition, which the fighter shared to her Instagram Stories on Sunday. That included a positive statement from her boyfriend, Oscar Herrera."
"'Not our night,' Faria wrote. 'This is the fight game and sometimes things don't go our way. No blame, no excuses, just lessons.'"
"Barber has dealt with medical issues in the past, including when she passed out backstage shortly before a scheduled bout against Erin Blanchfield in May 2025."
Maycee Barber experienced a knockout loss to Alexa Grasso at UFC Seattle, resulting in her being rendered unconscious. After the fight, she remained motionless for several minutes but later left the Octagon on her own. Updates from her team indicated a positive prognosis, with Barber's boyfriend expressing gratitude for support. Striking coach Guilherme Faria emphasized the importance of learning from the experience. Barber has faced medical issues in the past and had a seven-fight winning streak ended with this loss.
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