Overview
- The fight is scheduled for March 28 at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena as part of the UFC’s return to the city.
- MMA Junkie and other outlets confirmed the booking after an initial report on X by RealKevinK.
- Grasso won their first meeting by decision at UFC 258 and is seeking her first victory since March 2023 after a recent loss to Natalia Silva.
- Barber enters on a seven-fight winning streak, returning from a lengthy health layoff to defeat Karine Silva at UFC 323 and then lobby for this rematch.
- The top-five pairing (Grasso No. 3, Barber No. 5) is a three-round bout that could position the winner for a flyweight title opportunity.