On Saturday night, American MMA fighter Maycee Barber was knocked out in one of the most violent finishes in UFC history. It was a scary moment as she was left unconscious on the floor.
The 27 years old Maycee Barber is one of the top female fighters in MMA. However, she was knocked out by her Mexican rival Alexa Grasso at UFC Fight Night 271 in Seattle. The knockout was so violent that many fans are now worried about her health.
How was Maycee Barber knocked out?
On live TV in India and around the world, Maycee Barber was knocked out by a punch in the middle of the first round. As soon as she fell, her opponent jumped on her and started to choke her.
Maycee Barber was knocked out before she even hit the floor. The referee ran to help her and stopped the fight just as Alexa Grasso started to choke her. It was a scary moment because a confused Barber tried to grab the referee's legs for help. The referee then laid her flat on her back in the middle of the cage. Everyone watching was very worried about her.
The American fighter lay on the floor with her arms spread out and her eyes open. She was still unconscious on the mat and doctors ran into the cage to help her. After a short celebration, Alexa Grasso knelt down. It was a very serious moment as the doctors worked to wake up Barber while Grasso watched from nearby.
Surprisingly, Maycee Barber woke up after a few moments. She was able to walk out of the cage on her own and even stood with the referee while the winner was announced. Videos of the fight quickly went viral on social media. Fans were shocked to see such a violent finish in UFC history.
Where is the video?
Maycee Barber now has a record of 15 wins and 3 losses in her MMA career. This loss on Saturday night was her first in five years. Coincidentally, her last loss was also against Alexa Grasso in February 2021. Before this match, Barber had won seven fights in a row and really wanted to beat her rival this time.