Maycee Barber News

Maycee Barber admits Michael Bisping’s comments following Modafferi loss stung a bit: “To me, he is a legend”
Cole Shelton - December 18, 2020
Maycee Barber has responded to Michael Bisping. After Barber suffered her first career loss to Roxanne Modafferi at UFC 246, the 22-year-old grabbed the mic before Modafferi could speak. Barber also blamed her ACL tearing as the reason she lost. However, Bisping was not a fan of the way Barber handled her first career loss.

Maycee Barber reflects on 2020, confident she will "prove everyone wrong" in return fight
Cole Shelton - December 17, 2020
Maycee Barber’s 2020 did not go the way she envisioned. In January at UFC 246, Barber was looking to improve to 9-0 when she took on Roxanne Modafferi. The goal for the 22-year-old was to beat Modafferi, get another win in the summer and fight for the belt at year’s end. Unfortunately for her, she lost the fight by decision and tore her ACL which has kept her out of action for the remainder of the year.

Just Scrap Radio Ep. 23 with Stephen Thompson, Geoff Neal, Marlon Vera, Rob Font, Khaos Williams, and Maycee Barber
Cole Shelton - December 15, 2020
The 23rd episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC Vegas 17. We’re first joined by one-half of the UFC Vegas 17 main event, Stephen Thompson (3:16). Next, the other fighter in the main event, Geoff Neal (23:26) stops by. UFC bantamweight, Marlon Vera (39:56) comes on. Next, UFC bantamweight, Rob Font (54:15) joins the program. Then, UFC welterweight, Khaos Williams (1:05:58) joins the show. Closing out the program is UFC flyweight, Maycee Barber (1:16:06).

Maycee Barber set to return from her first career loss on February 13 against Alexa Grasso
Cole Shelton - November 10, 2020
Maycee Barber is set to return to the Octagon on February 13. According to Mexican outlet, Milenio.com, Barber is set to face Alexa Grasso at a Fight Night event on February 13. It is currently unknown if the event will take place in Las Vegas or on Fight Island.

Maycee Barber breaks silence on Roxanne Modafferi loss: 'This s**t sucks'
Tom Taylor - January 27, 2020
At UFC 246, Maycee Barber experienced the first loss of her professional MMA career, giving up a lopsided decision to the veteran Roxanne Modafferi. Unfortunately, Barber also sustained a complete ACL tear early in this fight, which will keep her out of action for some time. In a prepared statement to MMA Fighting, Barber opened up on this first taste of defeat. She says her goal of becoming the youngest champion in UFC history is unchanged.

Maycee Barber's father questions if UFC 246 bout was actually a loss
Mike Heck - January 22, 2020
Maycee Barber suffered her first loss last Saturday, on the undercard of UFC 246, giving up a decision to Roxanne Modafferi while also suffering a complete tear of her ACL in the process. While the injury was unfortunate, Barber’s father Bucky Barber believes that his daughter showed a lot of heart in the fight and, because of her grit and toughness — along with the injury early in the fight — questions whether or not Saturday night’s fight should be considered a loss.

Roxanne Modafferi on UFC 246 win over Maycee Barber: 'I was winning before her knee got hurt anyway'
Cole Shelton - January 22, 2020
Roxanne Modafferi was the biggest underdog on the entire UFC 246 card, entering the cage for her fight with Maycee Barber at +600. Yet the 39-fight veteran got the job done by unanimous decision winning, every single round including one 10-8 round on one judge’s scorecard.

Maycee Barber facing lengthy absence with full complete ACL tear
Tom Taylor - January 20, 2020
UFC flyweight prospect Maycee Barber experienced the first loss of her professional MMA career on Saturday, losing a lopsided and bloody decision to 16-year veteran Roxanne Modafferi on the UFC 246 undercard. Unfortunately, that’s not where the trouble ended for Barber.

Ben Askren predicts Maycee Barber will be champion by 2021
Mike Pendleton - January 9, 2020
Before she got her scheduled fight against Roxanne Modafferi at UFC 246, Maycee Barber was very public and open in her pursuit of a possible fight against Paige VanZant. For whatever the reason, the UFC decided to match Barber against Modafferi at next weekend’s UFC 246 event, while VanZant will face Amanda Ribas in March. While a fight with VanZant would have been an easy way for more eyes to get on Barber who is ranked 9th in the flyweight division, a fight with Modafferi, who is ranked 7th in the division, makes more sense in Barber’s pursuit of a title.

Maycee Barber booked for UFC 246 flyweight bout with Roxanne Modafferi
Adam Martin - November 13, 2019
Surging UFC women’s flyweight prospect Maycee Barber will not take on rival Paige VanZant as she requested. Instead, Barber takes on veteran Roxanne Modafferi at UFC 246. UFC 246 takes place on January 18 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The card is expected to be headlined by former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor. MMAjunkie.com was first with news of the fight between Barber and Modafferi.

Maycee Barber responds to Paige VanZant turning down fight
Adam Martin - October 24, 2019
UFC women’s flyweight contender Maycee Barber has responded to the reports that Paige VanZant has turned down a fight against her. Maycee Barber posted a video on her Instagram where she explained to PVZ why she wants to fight her. Here’s what Barber said.

Report | Paige VanZant declines UFC's offer for Maycee Barber fight
Adam Martin - October 23, 2019
The UFC has offered flyweight star Paige VanZant a matchup against up-and-comer Maycee Barber, but according to a new report from ESPN, VanZant has declined the offer. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto says the UFC offered VanZant the fight with Barber, but she turned it down.

Ben Askren takes a shot at Paige VanZant following Maycee Barber's win at UFC Boston
Chris Taylor - October 19, 2019
UFC welterweight contender Ben Askren took a shot at Paige VanZant following Maycee Barber’s impressive first round victory at UFC Boston. Barber (8-0 MMA) squared off with Gillian Robertson in a women’s flyweight bout on the main card of tonight’s event.

Maycee Barber believes she'd beat Valentina Shevchenko and 'dominate' Weili Zhang right now
Cole Shelton - October 16, 2019
Maycee Barber will return to the Octagon at UFC Boston on Friday looking to stay undefeated. She is currently 7-0 and just 21-years-old and has been vocal about breaking Jon Jones’ record of being the UFC’s youngest champion. On Friday, she can take another step forward if she beats Gillian Robertson. Although she is not ranked in the top-10 at flyweight, the 21-year-old believes she would beat current division titleholder, Valentina Shevchenko, right now.

Maycee Barber takes aim at Paige VanZant: 'She wouldn't be anywhere without the UFC'
Mike Pendleton - September 23, 2019
While Maycee Barber prepares for her upcoming fight against Gillian Robertson in Boston on October 18, she’s taking aim at a woman she hopes will be a future opponent, Paige VanZant. Since she has entered the UFC, Barber, also known as “The Future” has consistently discussed the countdown clock on her phone, where has a mission to become the youngest UFC champion in the history of the sport. In order to do so, Barber will have to break the record held by current light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. While her goal and focus is to become the youngest champion, she feels Paige VanZant wouldn’t have any of the opportunities she currently has if it wasn’t for her place in the UFC.

Paige VanZant rips Maycee Barber for sliding into Vanderford's DMs
Tom Taylor - August 29, 2019
Maycee Barber wants to fight Paige VanZant. And apparently, she’s been trying to coax VanZant into a fight by sliding into Austin Vanderford’s DMs — Vanderford being VanZant’s husband. Apparently, Paige VanZant was considering accepting a fight with Maycee Barber until Barber contacted Vanderford. Now, VanZant is reluctant to reward her behaviour.

Maycee Barber denies comparisons to Ronda Rousey
Tom Taylor - March 25, 2019
Ronda Rousey is still one of the biggest stars in MMA history. Very few fighters have realized the level of mainstream popularity that she has, and it’s unlikely that too many will do so in the future. In the eyes of some fans, however, rising flyweight contender Maycee Barber could well realize that same level of fame and success. Just don’t call Maycee Barber the next Ronda Rousey.

UFC Nashville Results: Maycee Barber stops JJ Aldrich in Round 2 (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 23, 2019
A women’s Flyweight bout between Maycee Babeer and JJ Aldrich kicked off tonight’s UFC Nashville main card. The 20-year-old, Barber, entered tonight’s contest sporting an undefeated professional record of 6-0.