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Alexa Grasso stuns Maycee Barber with dramatic UFC submission win

From underdog to unstoppable: Grasso's chokehold masterclass silences critics. Could this be the start of a UFC title push?

The image shows an old book with a drawing of a man in a boxing ring, surrounded by a crowd of...
The image shows an old book with a drawing of a man in a boxing ring, surrounded by a crowd of people. The text on the book reads "Famous Fights, Vol 1, No 8". The man in the boxing ring is wearing a boxing glove and has a determined expression on his face, as if he is ready to fight. The crowd behind him is cheering and clapping, and the atmosphere is one of excitement and anticipation.

UFC Star Alexa Grasso Stuns with Lightning-Fast Submission

Alexa Grasso stuns Maycee Barber with dramatic UFC submission win

Last weekend, Alexa Grasso sent Maycee Barber crashing to the canvas before instantly locking in a chokehold that rendered her opponent unconscious. UFC President Dana White weighed in on the fight's outcome at the post-event press conference:

"I think this is one of the greatest moments in sports history—not just this year or this night. It was unbelievable."

The victory held special significance for Grasso. Entering the bout after two consecutive losses, she faced doubts about her future in title contention. Barber, meanwhile, saw her seven-fight winning streak come to an abrupt end.

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