Learn more about Maycee Barber's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2017
- Five wins by KO, two by submission (Armbar, RNC)
- Three first round finishes
- Has won three of her last five
- Origin of nickname: “It was given to me by my family.”
UFC History
UFC Fight Night (7/24/21) Barber won a three round split decision over Miranda Maverick
UFC 258 (2/13/21) Barber lost a three round unanimous decision to Alexa Grasso
UFC 246 (1/18/20) Barber lost a three round unanimous decision to Roxanne Modafferi
UFC on ESPN (10/18/19) Barber stopped Gillian Robertson via strikes at 3:04 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (3/23/19) Barber stopped JJ Aldrich via strikes at 3:01 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (11/10/18) Barber stopped Hannah Cifers via strikes at 2:01 of the second round
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 2
Week five (7/17/18) Barber stopped Jamie Colleen via strikes at 4:15 of the third round
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started in martial arts (karate) at the age of three and later transitioned into jiu-jitsu when my family opened our own martial arts school in 2010. From there, I started competing in jiu-jitsu competitions. At 18, I took my first amateur MMA fight and turned pro right after.
What would it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It would mean that I have made another step towards making my goals my reality and towards being a pro female athlete that will become a household name.
What was your job before you started fighting? Owner and head instructor at Fort Collins Martial Arts Academy & Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fort Collins
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? No. 1 strawweight in LFA
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Second-degree black belt in karate, purple belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu under Rener and Ryron Gracie
