Alexa Grasso vs. Maycee Barber prediction and UFC Fight Night betting picks

With both Grasso and Barber ranked inside the top five in the Women’s Flyweight division, the winner of this fight is sure to have a case to challenge for the UFC Women’s Flyweight title.

Alexa Grasso vs. Maycee Barber UFC odds 

Looking at the betting odds for this co-main fight, Barber is listed at -188, while Grasso carries odds of +146.

Other betting markets strongly suggest that this fight will go the distance (-350), while betting the fight to end inside the distance has hefty odds of +245.

For a more specific method of victory, you can bet Barber to win by decision at odds of +115, while betting Grasso to win by decision will give you odds of +200.

Alexa Grasso UFC

Grasso enters this fight with an MMA record of 16-5-1 and 8-5-1 in the UFC. Her most recent fight in the UFC was a loss to Natalia Silva by unanimous decision back in May 2025, which was her second consecutive loss. 

Having been in the UFC since 2016, Grasso has established herself as mostly a striker. She averages 4.11 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 41%. This is compared to her grappling, where she is averaging 0.41 takedowns every 15 minutes, has a takedown accuracy of 35% and a takedown defence of 54%.

Maycee Barber UFC

Barber enters this fight with an MMA record of 15-2 and 11-2 in the UFC. Her previous fight in the UFC was a win against Karine Silva by unanimous decision back in December 2025, and was her seventh consecutive win. 

Barber has fought in the UFC since 2018, and compared to Grasso, has more of a balanced fighting style. She averages 4.61 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 53%. 

As for her grappling, Barber averages 1.58 takedowns every 15 minutes, has a takedown accuracy of 45%, and a takedown defence of 51%.

UFC Fight Night 271 Prediction: Who Will Grasso vs Barber?

Barber is the rightful favourite here. Grasso has not fared well recently in the UFC, having gone 0-2-1 over her last three UFC fights. Additionally, Barber has the advantage in both striking volume and grappling. Advantages in form and fight style are hard to ignore; Barber should emerge victorious in this one.