Maycee Barber News
Maycee Barber reveals she spent nine days in the hospital following UFC 299 win: "I wasn’t sure if I was going to be okay"
Cole Shelton - March 25, 2024
Maycee Barber has revealed that she spent over a week in the hospital after her UFC 299 win over Katlyn Chookagian. Barber picked up one of the biggest wins of her career as she beat the former flyweight title challenger. It was a solid performance from Barber who won by decision, but following the event, she dealt with plenty of adversity.
Maycee Barber renews feud with former UFC champion Julianna Pena: "I just don't think she's that great"
Josh Evanoff - March 7, 2024
UFC women’s flyweight contender Maycee Barber wants Julianna Pena at 135 pounds. ‘The Future’ is currently slated to return this Saturday night, at UFC 299. There, Maycee Barber will look to put her stamp on a potential title shot, by defeating Katlyn Chookagain. The women’s flyweight contender has won five in a row entering the contest, last stopping Amanda Ribas in June.
Julianna Pena responds to Maycee Barber: "This girl has never fought for a world title!"
Josh Evanoff - July 19, 2023
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Pena has taken aim at Maycee Barber. ‘The Venezuelan Vixen’ was last seen at UFC 289 last month, but not as a fighter. Originally slated for a trilogy bout with Amanda Nunes, Julianna Pena was forced out due to injury. As a result, Irene Aldana stepped in on short notice, suffering a lopsided unanimous decision defeat.
Maycee Barber names two opponents she would like to fight in her next UFC appearance: “They’re right there in the rankings”
Harry Kettle - July 14, 2023
Maycee Barber has listed two potential opponents for her next fight as she continues to try and push for a title shot. For many years now, Maycee Barber has been seen as a top prospect in the UFC. She’s had her setbacks, including back-to-back losses, but she’s been able to rattle off five wins in a row to really put herself in contention.
Pros react after Maycee Barber TKO's Amanda Ribas at UFC Jacksonville
Chris Taylor - June 24, 2023
Tonight’s UFC Jacksonville co-main featured a key women’s flyweight contest between Amanda Ribas and Maycee Barber. Ribas (12-4) had most previously competed at March’s UFC 285 event, where she picked up a unanimous decision victory over Viviane Araujo. The Brazilian had gone 3-2 over her previous five Octagon appearances ahead of this afternoon’s event.
UFC Jacksonville Results: Maycee Barber destroys Amanda Ribas (Video)
Chris Taylor - June 24, 2023
We have you covered for all of today’s UFC Jacksonville results, including the flyweight co-main event between Maycee Barber and Amanda Ribas. Ribas (12-3) most recently competed at March’s UFC 285 event, where she scored a unanimous decision victory over Viviane Araujo. The Brazilian has gone 3-2 over her past five Octagon appearances overall.
UFC Jacksonville: 'Emmett vs. Topuria' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - June 23, 2023
The Octagon returns to Florida for today’s UFC Jacksonville event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Josh Emmett vs. Ilia Topuria. Emmett (18-3 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a submission loss to Yair Rodriguez in a bout for the promotion‘s interim featherweight title back in February. Prior to that setback, the 38-year-old American had put together a five-fight win streak, which included knockouts victories over Michael Johnson and Mirsad Bektic.
Maycee Barber slams Julianna Pena's 'cringy' comments after Amanda Nunes retirement: "That was very stupid"
Josh Evanoff - June 22, 2023
Women’s flyweight contender Maycee Barber didn’t like Julianna Pena’s actions during Amanda Nunes’s retirement. ‘The Lioness’ returned to the cage at UFC 289 earlier this month, facing Irene Aldana. However, the women’s bantamweight champion was originally expected to face Julianna Pena in a trilogy bout. Nonetheless, ‘The Venezuelan Vixen’ pulled out due to injury, and Amanda Nunes faced ‘Robles’.
Pros react after Maycee Barber defeats Andrea Lee at UFC San Antonio
Chris Taylor - March 25, 2023
Tonight’s UFC San Antonio main card featured a key women’s flyweight fight between Maycee Barber and Andrea Lee. Barber (12-2 MMA) had entered the contest sporting a three-fight winning streak, her most recent victory coming over Jessica Eye in July of last year. Prior to that, ‘The Future’ had outpointed Miranda Maverick and Montana De La Rosa.
UFC San Antonio Results: Maycee Barber defeats Andrea Lee (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - March 25, 2023
Tonight’s UFC San Antonio main card features a key women’s flyweight fight between Maycee Barber and Andrea Lee. Barber (11-2 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a three-fight winning streak, her most recent victory coming over Jessica Eye in July of last year. Prior to that, ‘The Future’ had outpointed Miranda Maverick and Montana De La Rosa.
Maycee Barber reveals stalker her who harassed her for years has been jailed
Harry Kettle - December 2, 2022
Maycee Barber has revealed that she had a pretty serious stalker situation that has now been resolved by his arrest. For years now, Maycee Barber has been seen as a rising prospect in the UFC. In addition to saying she wanted to be the promotion’s youngest ever champion, she’s also produced some fun moments since her debut on Dana White’s Contender Series.
Maycee Barber "not impressed" by Miesha Tate's flyweight debut, but "would love to fight her" in the future
Cole Shelton - July 29, 2022
Maycee Barber is hoping to share the Octagon with Miesha Tate in the future. At UFC 276, Barber picked up the biggest win of her career as she beat Jessica Eye by decision. Just two weeks later, Tate made her flyweight debut against Lauren Murphy at UFC Long Island. Unfortunately for ‘Cupcake’, the fight did not go her way as she dropped a decision to ‘Lucky’.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 88 with Maycee Barber, Alex Morono, Drakkar Klose, and Orion Cosce
Cole Shelton - July 26, 2022
The 88th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC 277.
Valentina Shevchenko responds to callouts from “sad” fighters Casey O’Neill and Maycee Barber: “If they don’t talk something bad or something ugly, they feel sad in life”
Cole Shelton - July 22, 2022
Valentina Shevchenko has responded to callouts from Casey O’Neill and Maycee Barber. After Schevchenko edged out a split decision over Taila Santos, both Barber and O’Neill thought the flyweight champ was exposed. O’Neill thought the fight proved Shevchenko is not as dominant as many make her out to be, but the flyweight champ disagrees and doesn’t like the comments from the rising prospects in the division.
Maycee Barber sees herself challenging for UFC gold within two years: "I want to make sure I'm fully prepared for that"
Josh Evanoff - July 13, 2022
UFC women’s flyweight contender Maycee Barber sees herself fighting for gold soon. ‘The Future’ is fresh off a unanimous decision victory over Jessica Eye at UFC 276 earlier this month. The win moved her current winning streak to three. Barber had previously captured victories over Montana De La Rosa and Miranda Maverick.
UFC 276 Results: Maycee Barber defeats Jessica Eye (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 2, 2022
A women’s flyweight contest between Maycee Barber and Jessica Eye serves as the second bout of tonight’s UFC 276 preliminary fight card. Barber (11-2 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a two-fight winning streak, her latest being a unanimous decision victory over Montano De La Rosa back in April.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 78 with Maycee Barber, Davey Grant, Andre Petroski, and Frank Camacho
Cole Shelton - May 10, 2022
The 78th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Vegas 54. We’re first joined by 14th-ranked women’s flyweight Maycee Barber (2:04). UFC bantamweight Davey Grant (17:49) then comes on. UFC middleweight Andre Petroski (29:49) then joins the show. Closing out the program is UFC lightweight Frank Camacho (40:47).
Maycee Barber replaces Casey O'Neill, meets Jessica Eye at UFC 276
Cole Shelton - April 28, 2022
Maycee Barber will look to extend her win streak to three in a row at International Fight Week. Multiple sources informed BJPENN.com on Thursday that Barber has been booked to face Jessica Eye at UFC 276 on July 2 in Las Vegas. Eye was originally supposed to fight Casey O’Neill at the event, but on Thursday Casey announced she was out of the bout due to a torn ACL.