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Maycee Barber

Maycee Barber is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC women's flyweight division.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Maycee Barber is an American mixed martial artist competing in the UFC women's flyweight division. Nicknamed 'The Future,' she has been a professional since 2017 and joined the UFC in 2018.

Background and early career

Born in Greeley, Colorado on May 18, 1998, Barber began training in martial arts at a young age. She holds a black belt in karate and a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. She turned professional in 2017 and quickly made her way to the UFC by 2018.

UFC career and fighting style

Barber competes in the women's flyweight division at 5 ft 5 in and 125 lb. She uses a switch stance and combines striking with grappling, earning several wins by knockout or submission. Her nickname 'The Future' reflects her early promise in the sport.

Record and rankings

Recent UFC listings show Barber with a record of 15–3–0. She is ranked among the higher women's flyweights in independent MMA rankings. Her career continues to develop in the UFC.

In short

  • Professional MMA fighter in UFC women's flyweight division
  • Born May 18, 1998 in Greeley, Colorado
  • Nickname: 'The Future'
  • Reported record of 15–3–0
Canadian angle

Maycee Barber has no specific documented Canada connection in the provided sources, but she is a notable UFC fighter of interest to Canadian MMA audiences because the UFC has a strong following in Canada.

Quick questions

Who is Maycee Barber?
Maycee Barber is an American UFC mixed martial artist who competes in the women's flyweight division.
What is Maycee Barber's nickname?
Her nickname is 'The Future'.
What weight class does she fight in?
She competes in the UFC women's flyweight division.

Sources

  1. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/4246307/maycee-barber
    Supports: Birthdate, nationality, division, height, weight, team, nickname, stance, and fighter record.
  2. UFC — https://www.ufc.com/athlete/maycee-barber
    Supports: Professional since 2017, six KO wins, two submission wins, and six-fight winning streak.
  3. Sherdog — https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Maycee-Barber-253613
    Supports: Age, height, and weight.
  4. Tapology — https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/143925-maycee-barber
    Supports: American mixed martial artist, UFC flyweight, birthplace, belts, and career details.
  5. UFC Stats — https://www.ufcstats.com/fighter-details/6a740daf1b279661
    Supports: Record, height, weight, reach, stance, and date of birth.