Nastiest KO Of UFC Seattle Has Dana White Saying 'It Was One Of The Greatest Finishes In History'
Alexa Grasso KO'd Maycee Barber at 2:42 of R1 at UFC Seattle. Dana White called it one of the greatest finishes in history. Full breakdown.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 07: UFC CEO and President Dana White speaks during the UFC 326 event at T-Mobile Arena on March 07, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) Zuffa LLC HIGHLIGHTS Dana White's reaction to this finish may surprise you. The former champion sent a message that the entire flyweight division heard.
One fighter may need extended time away from the Octagon after what happened. Alexa Grasso destroyed Maycee Barber in a way that delivered excitement, admiration and pure fear for those who watched it. UFC President Dana White called it "one of the greatest finishes in the history of the sport.
" On Saturday night in Seattle, Grasso scored an electric first-round KO win over Barber with a 1-2 combination that knocked the latter out cold before she hit the mat. Almost as quick as Barber's stunned body hit the canvas, Grasso was locking in a rear-naked choke that would have ended the fight even if the punch hadn't already sealed the deal. For those who missed it, here's the KO.
Also, here is White's post-event presser. What Did Dana White Say About the Finish? There's been a ton of great finishes in UFC history, but I'd definitely say this was the nastiest one I've ever seen in a women's fight.