Maycee Barber has her sights set on a rematch with Alexa Grasso, even if the latter doesn’t win her upcoming fight against Valentina Shevchenko. Following her victory over Amanda Ribas at UFC Jacksonville, Barber expressed her desire for the rematch, saying it would be “ideal.”

Barber’s victory saw her move up to second place for most knockouts in the UFC women’s flyweight division, and she received an extra $50,000 in bonus money. The win also put an end to a string of six fights that ended in decisions, and it was her first stoppage win since 2019.

For Barber, the victory was significant in terms of proving that she is capable of finishing fights, which has been a point of criticism in the past. She explained that every time she steps into the cage, she is looking to finish her opponent. This win was particularly important as it showed she can do so against tougher competition.

With an 8-2 record in the UFC, Barber sees the rematch with Grasso as the next step in her career. While she lost to Grasso earlier this year, Barber is undeterred and sees the upcoming match between Grasso and Shevchenko as a toss-up.

Regardless of the outcome, Barber is confident in her own abilities and hopes for a rematch with Grasso in the near future. She plans to discuss her options with her team before making any decisions.