UFC flyweight contender Maycee Barber has called for a rematch against Alexa Grasso in her next fight.
As we know, Maycee Barber is one of the top young contenders in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. She is on a nice undefeated run and in her most recent outing she overcame some questionable refereeing to beat Karine Silva after a long absence. Unfortunately, due to her many health issues, many fans are concerned about her ability to stay on top for a long time.
Five years ago, Maycee Barber suffered a decision loss to Alexa Grasso at UFC 258. As is so often the case in mixed martial arts, Barber has been looking to get that win back ever since, with Grasso ultimately defeating Valentina Shevchenko to become the new queen at 125 pounds.
In one recent interviewMaycee Barber reiterated her desire to go one-on-one with Grasso in an attempt to get a title shot and also get some revenge.
Maycee Barber calls for an Alexa Grasso rematch
“Ideally, I’m trying to make a quick turnaround. Whoever is available. If Alexa is injured, we’ll see. If they want to give me a title shot, sure. We’ll just see who’s available because everyone is booked. I’ve already spoken to Mick and the UFC, so we’ll see what happens.”
“Right now I’m pretty much healthy, so I’m just going to be ready. I’ve had such a long break that I don’t want a long break. I want to turn around and fight. I want to be back in camp. I want to prepare for another one and just be ready.”
Grasso will know how important it is to get a second win over Barber, while Maycee understands that if she can get past a former champion like this, it will set her up perfectly for the gold. Either way, it feels like the kind of fight a Fight Night show could be, or maybe even take place on the main card of a numbered event. We’ll have to wait and see.
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