Maycee Barber
The Future
USA
Racks up seventh straight win
Barber defeated Karine Silva via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC 323 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
It's been a long road back for Barber following her last-minute withdrawal from a main event fight against Erin Blanchfield in May. She really battled hard here against Silva, displaying her trademark aggressiveness and ability to rack up a ton of damage in a short amount of time. Maycee struggled a bit early on before finding her range. She eventually won the significant strike battle by a 55-21 count, in addition to landing three takedowns and 6:20 worth of control time. It was a real solid effort, albeit against an opponent nowhere near the caliber of a Blanchfield. Barber has won seven straight dating back to July 2021, so more notable matchups are going to be forthcoming.
It's been a long road back for Barber following her last-minute withdrawal from a main event fight against Erin Blanchfield in May. She really battled hard here against Silva, displaying her trademark aggressiveness and ability to rack up a ton of damage in a short amount of time. Maycee struggled a bit early on before finding her range. She eventually won the significant strike battle by a 55-21 count, in addition to landing three takedowns and 6:20 worth of control time. It was a real solid effort, albeit against an opponent nowhere near the caliber of a Blanchfield. Barber has won seven straight dating back to July 2021, so more notable matchups are going to be forthcoming.
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Slated to fight Karine Silva
Barber will face Karine Silva in a flyweight bout at UFC 323 on Dec. 6, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Barber was scheduled to fight Erin Blanchfield on May 31, but the bout was cancelled at the very last minute after Barber was deemed not medically cleared to compete. She hasn't stepped on the octagon since defeating Katlyn Cerminara via unanimous decision at UFC 299 on March 9, 2024, though she's riding a six-fight winning streak.
Barber was scheduled to fight Erin Blanchfield on May 31, but the bout was cancelled at the very last minute after Barber was deemed not medically cleared to compete. She hasn't stepped on the octagon since defeating Katlyn Cerminara via unanimous decision at UFC 299 on March 9, 2024, though she's riding a six-fight winning streak.
Last-minute fight cancellation
Barber's main event fight with Erin Blanchfield on Saturday at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas was cancelled after Barber was not medically cleared to compete.
ANALYSIS
To say this happened at the last minute is an understatement. ESPN had actually aired the promo video prior to the fighter walkouts, at which point the news was announced. Barber missed weight by half a pound Friday morning, but it's not clear at the moment if the cancellation is related to that.
To say this happened at the last minute is an understatement. ESPN had actually aired the promo video prior to the fighter walkouts, at which point the news was announced. Barber missed weight by half a pound Friday morning, but it's not clear at the moment if the cancellation is related to that.
Misses weight, fight still on
Barber is scheduled to compete against Erin Blanchfield in a catchweight fight at UFC Vegas 107 on Saturday, per Mike Heck of MMA Fighting.
ANALYSIS
Barber missed the flyweight weight limit by half a pound, an unfortunate set of circumstances that will cost her 20 percent of her purse, forfeited to Blanchfield. Barber will need a convincing win to establish herself as a big-time contender in the UFC's flyweight division.
Barber missed the flyweight weight limit by half a pound, an unfortunate set of circumstances that will cost her 20 percent of her purse, forfeited to Blanchfield. Barber will need a convincing win to establish herself as a big-time contender in the UFC's flyweight division.
New opponent scheduled
Barber (undisclosed) is scheduled to compete against Erin Blanchfield in a flyweight fight at UFC Vegas 107 on May 31, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Barber was scheduled to fight Rose Namajunas at UFC Denver on July 13. Barber withdrew from the event, and Namajunas eventually fought Blanchfield, who succeeded in defeating the former UFC Strawweight Champion. Barber will look to establish a pecking order by defeating Blanchfield and increasing her own win streak to seven.
Barber was scheduled to fight Rose Namajunas at UFC Denver on July 13. Barber withdrew from the event, and Namajunas eventually fought Blanchfield, who succeeded in defeating the former UFC Strawweight Champion. Barber will look to establish a pecking order by defeating Blanchfield and increasing her own win streak to seven.
Withdraws from UFC Denver
Barber has withdrawn from the UFC Denver contest on July 13 against Rose Namajunas, Alex Behunin of MMA Mania reports.
ANALYSIS
The specific reason behind Barber's withdrawal has not been disclosed to the public but will have to postpone her first career UFC main event a bit longer. She was set up to face former UFC strawweight champion, Rose Namajunas, potentially earning her a shot at the title, had she claimed the victory.
The specific reason behind Barber's withdrawal has not been disclosed to the public but will have to postpone her first career UFC main event a bit longer. She was set up to face former UFC strawweight champion, Rose Namajunas, potentially earning her a shot at the title, had she claimed the victory.