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American mixed martial artist
Maycee Barber (born May 18, 1998) is an American mixed martial artist . She currently competes in the Flyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of March 12, 2024, she is #4 in the UFC women's flyweight rankings , and as of May 7, 2024, she is #15 in the UFC women's pound-for-pound rankings .[5]
Background
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Barber was born in Greeley, Colorado . She began pursuing mixed martial arts (MMA) at an early age and set her eyes on becoming a professional fighter. In an interview with Yahoo Sports' Kevin Iole, Barber's father, Bucky Barber, said: "At that point, it was, 'OK, the better we make her as a fighter, the less damage she's going to take.' So we started to travel, and we took her literally all over the United States. "[6]
Barber has a younger brother, Wyatt, who also is a mixed martial artist signed to Bellator .[7]
Mixed martial arts career
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Legacy Fighting Alliance
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Barber made her professional debut against Itzel Esquivel at LFA 14 on June 23, 2017.[8] She won the fight by a first-round armbar submission.[9]
Barber was booked to face Mallory Martin at LFA 22 on September 8, 2017.[10] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[11]
Barber faced Kaila Thompson at LFA 33 on February 18, 2018. She won the fight by a first-round submission.[12]
Barber faced Audrey Perkins at LFA 39 on May 4, 2018, in her final fight with the promotion.[13] She won the fight by a second-round technical knockout, the first knockout victory of her professional career.[14]
Mayce Barber faced Jamie Colleen at Dana White's Contender Series 13 on July 17, 2018. She received a UFC contract after earning a stoppage in the third round.[15]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
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Barber made her UFC debut on November 10, 2018 on UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez against Hannah Cifers . She won the fight via TKO in round two.[16]
Barber faced JJ Aldrich at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis on March 23, 2019.[17] Barber won the fight via technical knockout in round two.[18]
Barber faced Gillian Robertson on October 18, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 6 .[19] She won the fight via technical knockout in round one.[20]
Barber faced Roxanne Modafferi on January 18, 2020 at UFC 246 .[21] In an upset, she lost the one-sided fight by unanimous decision.[22]
After a year of hiatus recovering from a knee injury, Barber faced Alexa Grasso on February 13, 2021 at UFC 258 .[23] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[24]
Barber faced Miranda Maverick on July 24, 2021 at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw . She won the fight via controversial split decision.[25] [26] 22 out of 22 media outlets scored the bout as a win for Maverick.[27]
Barber was expected to face Montana De La Rosa on December 11, 2021 at UFC 269 .[28] However, De La Rosa pulled out of the fight in early October citing injury[29] and she was replaced by Erin Blanchfield .[30] In turn, Barber withdrew in early November due to undisclosed reasons.[31]
Barber faced Montana De La Rosa on April 23, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 205 .[32] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[33]
Barber, replacing injured Casey O'Neill , faced Jessica Eye on July 2, 2022, at UFC 276 .[34] She won the bout via unanimous decision.[35] The bout also marked the last of her prevailing contract, and she re-signed with the UFC later in the year.[36] [37]
Barber faced Andrea Lee on March 25, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 43 .[38] She won the bout via split decision.[39]
Barber faced Amanda Ribas on June 24, 2023 at UFC on ABC 5 .[40] She won the bout in the second round, defeating Ribas via elbows and punches on the ground.[41] The win earned Barber her first Performance of the Night award.[42]
Barber faced Katlyn Cerminara on March 9, 2024, at UFC 299 .[43] She won the bout by unanimous decision.[44]
Barber was scheduled to face Rose Namajunas on July 13, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 59 .[45] However, Barber withdrew from the bout, due to what was later revealed to be ongoing health problems, and was replaced by Tracy Cortez .[46] [47]
Championships and accomplishments
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Mixed martial arts record
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Professional record breakdown
16 matches
14 wins
2 losses
By knockout
6
0
By submission
2
0
By decision
6
2
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Win
14–2
Katlyn Cerminara
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 299
March 9, 2024
3
5:00
Miami, Florida , United States
Win
13–2
Amanda Ribas
TKO (elbows and punches)
UFC on ABC: Emmett vs. Topuria
June 24, 2023
2
3:42
Jacksonville, Florida , United States
Performance of the Night.
Win
12–2
Andrea Lee
Decision (split)
UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen
March 25, 2023
3
5:00
San Antonio, Texas , United States
Win
11–2
Jessica Eye
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 276
July 2, 2022
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Win
10–2
Montana De La Rosa
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Andrade
April 23, 2022
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Win
9–2
Miranda Maverick
Decision (split)
UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw
July 24, 2021
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Loss
8–2
Alexa Grasso
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 258
February 13, 2021
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Loss
8–1
Roxanne Modafferi
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 246
January 18, 2020
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Win
8–0
Gillian Robertson
TKO (punches)
UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman
October 18, 2019
1
3:04
Boston, Massachusetts , United States
Win
7–0
JJ Aldrich
TKO (knees and punches)
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis
March 23, 2019
2
3:01
Nashville, Tennessee , United States
Flyweight debut.
Win
6–0
Hannah Cifers
TKO (elbows and punches)
UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez
November 10, 2018
2
2:01
Denver, Colorado , United States
Win
5–0
Jamie Colleen
TKO (elbows)
Dana White's Contender Series 13
July 13, 2018
3
4:15
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Win
4–0
Audrey Perkins
TKO (punches and elbows)
LFA 39
May 4, 2018
3
2:54
Vail, Colorado , United States
Win
3–0
Kaila Thompson
Submission (rear-naked choke)
LFA 33
February 18, 2018
1
0:31
Dallas, Texas , United States
Catchweight (120 lb) bout.
Win
2–0
Mallory Martin
Decision (unanimous)
LFA 22
September 8, 2017
3
5:00
Broomfield, Colorado , United States
Win
1–0
Itzel Esquivel
Submission (armbar)
LFA 14
June 23, 2017
1
3:52
Houston, Texas , United States
Strawweight debut.
[49]
See also
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References
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^ Kevin Iole (March 21, 2019). "A family affair: Rising UFC star Maycee Barber owes pro career to her parents' all-in approach" . Yahoo! Sports .
^ a b Maddyn Johnstone-Thomas (July 23, 2021). "Maycee Barber Has Fallen In Love With The Sport Again" . Ultimate Fighting Championship .
^ "UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions | UFC.com" . www.ufc.com . Retrieved 2024-05-07 .
^ McCarter, Nathan (22 March 2019). "Meet Maycee Barber, the 20-Year-Old UFC Phenom with Superstar Potential" . Bleacher Report . Retrieved 21 October 2019 .
^ "Bellator signs Wyatt Barber, younger brother of UFC standout Maycee Barber" . mmajunkie.com. January 31, 2020.
^ Hammond, Mick (20 June 2017). "Itzel Esquivel Expects Tough Fight Against Maycee Barber At Friday's LFA 14" . mmaweekly.com . Retrieved 18 February 2022 .
^ Van Wey, Walker (23 November 2019). "Maycee Barber's UFC Journey Started With LFA" . ufc.com . Retrieved 18 February 2022 .
^ Hemminger, Brian (1 November 2018). "LFA 22's Maycee Barber talks Mallory Martin, training at Jackson/Wink & UFC aspirations" . mmaoddsbreaker.com . Retrieved 18 February 2022 .
^ Kuhl, Dan (8 September 2017). "LFA 22 Results: Perez Submits Heinisch, Claims Vacant Middleweight Title" . combatpress.com . Retrieved 18 February 2022 .
^ "Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) 33 Official Results And Video Highlights" . fightbookmma.com . Retrieved 18 February 2022 .
^ Hammond, Mick (2 May 2019). "Maycee Barber Predicts She'll Dominate Audrey Perkins At LFA 39" . mmaweekly.com . Retrieved 18 February 2022 .
^ FloCombat Staff (7 May 2018). "LFA 39: Undefeated Maycee Barber Reflects On TKO Win" . flocombat.com . Retrieved 18 February 2022 .
^ Morgan, Josh (17 July 2018). "Dana White's Contender Series 13 results: Maycee Barber scores finish, among 3 contract winners" . MMA Junkie . Retrieved 21 October 2019 .
^ Doyle, Dave (2018-11-10). "UFC Denver results: Maycee Barber earns ruthless finish of Hannah Cifers" . MMA Fighting . Retrieved 2019-08-26 .
^ Lee, Alexander K. (20 January 2019). "Several bouts announced for UFC Nashville, including Curtis Blaydes vs. Justin Willis" . MMA Fighting . Retrieved 21 January 2019 .
^ "UFC Nashville results: Maycee Barber tested early, but finishes J.J. Aldrich in second" . MMA Junkie . 2019-03-24. Retrieved 2019-03-24 .
^ Cole, Ross (2019-07-31). "Maycee Barber Vs Gillian Robertson Set For UFC On ESPN 6" . MMA Insight . Retrieved 2019-07-31 .
^ Cole, Ross (2019-07-31). "Maycee Barber Vs Gillian Robertson Set For UFC On ESPN 6" . MMA Insight . Retrieved 2019-07-31 .
^ "Maycee Barber vs. Roxanne Modafferi in the works for UFC 246 on Jan. 18" . MMA Junkie . 2019-11-13. Retrieved 2019-11-14 .
^ Anderson, Jay (2020-01-18). "UFC 246 Results: Roxanne Modafferi bloodies, dominates Maycee Barber" . Cageside Press . Retrieved 2020-01-19 .
^ Dorff, Marcel (2020-11-11). "Maycee Barber vs. Alexa Grasso toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 13 februari 2021" . MMA DNA (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-01-02 .
^ Doherty, Dan (2021-02-14). "UFC 258 Results: Alexa Grasso Wins Exciting Fight Over Maycee Barber" . Cageside Press . Retrieved 2021-02-14 .
^ Lee, Alexander K. (2021-04-07). "Maycee Barber to fight Miranda Maverick at July 24 UFC event" . MMA Fighting . Retrieved 2021-04-07 .
^ Anderson, Jay (2021-07-24). "UFC Vegas 32 Results: Maycee Barber Scrapes by Miranda Maverick" . Cageside Press . Retrieved 2021-07-25 .
^ "Maycee Barber defeats Miranda Maverick" . MMA Decisions . 2021-07-24. Retrieved 2021-07-25 .
^ Ross Markey (2021-09-01). "Montana De La Rosa vs. Maycee Barber added to UFC 269 on December 11" . Fight Book MMA . Retrieved 2021-09-01 .
^ Mike Heck (2021-10-06). "Montana De La Rosa out of UFC 269 fight with Maycee Barber" . mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2021-10-06 .
^ Dorff, Marcel (2021-10-12). "Erin Blanchfield vervangt Montana De La Rosa tegen Maycee Barber tijdens UFC 269" . MMA DNA (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-01-02 .
^ Nolan King (2021-11-06). "Maycee Barber out of UFC 269 fight vs. Erin Blanchfield; replacement being sought" . mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2021-11-06 .
^ Anderson, Jay (2022-01-22). "UFC: Maycee Barber vs. Montana De La Rosa Back On for April 23" . Cageside Press . Retrieved 2022-01-23 .
^ Law, Eddie (2022-04-23). "UFC Vegas 52: Maycee Barber Dominates De La Rosa To A Decision Win" . Cageside Press . Retrieved 2022-04-24 .
^ Damon Martin (2022-04-28). "Casey O'Neill out, Maycee Barber now expected to face Jessica Eye at UFC 276" . mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2022-04-28 .
^ Behunin, Alex (2022-07-02). "UFC 276: Maycee Barber Fights Out Deal, Jessica Eye Retires" . Cageside Press . Retrieved 2022-07-03 .
^ Matt Erickson (July 4, 2022). "Maycee Barber plans contract talk with Dana White on push for title shot after UFC 276" . MMAjunkie.com .
^ James Lynch (December 2, 2022). Maycee Barber talks Andrea Lee, moving back to 115lbs & new contract – via YouTube.
^ Matthew Wells and Nolan King (2022-11-23). "Maycee Barber is currently fighting Andrea Lee at UFC event in March" . mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2022-11-23 .
^ Doherty, Dan (2023-03-25). "UFC San Antonio: Maycee Barber Displays Toughness in Split Decision" . Cageside Press . Retrieved 2023-03-26 .
^ "UFC books top-10 flyweights Maycee Barber and Amanda Ribas for June 24 event" . MMA Junkie . 2023-04-07. Retrieved 2023-04-07 .
^ Anderson, Jay (2023-06-24). "UFC Jacksonville: Maycee Barber Stops Amanda Ribas in Bloody Scrap" . Cageside Press . Retrieved 2023-06-25 .
^ a b Matt Erickson (2023-06-24). "UFC on ABC 5 bonuses: Ilia Topuria's 50-42 scorecard helps net extra $50,000" . mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2023-06-24 .
^ "UFC 299 adds Maycee Barber vs. Katlyn Chookagian" . MMA Junkie . 2023-12-07. Retrieved 2023-12-07 .
^ Dewar, Val (2024-03-10). "Maycee Barber Notches Biggest Career Win Over Cerminara" . Cageside Press . Retrieved 2024-03-10 .
^ Sherdog.com. "Rose Namajunas, Maycee Barber Slated to Headline UFC Card on July 13" . Sherdog . Retrieved 2024-05-14 .
^ Damon Martin (2024-06-25). "Maycee Barber out; Tracy Cortez expected to face Rose Namajunas at UFC Denver" . MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2024-06-26 .
^ Chris Taylor (2024-06-29). "Maycee Barber explains why she pulled out of UFC Denver main event with Rose Namajunas" . BJPenn.com. Retrieved 2024-06-29 .
^ a b c UFC (2023-06-24). "UFC Stats - Women's Flyweight Division" . ufc.com.
^ "Maycee Barber" . Sherdog.com . Retrieved 22 October 2019 .
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