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Maycee Barber

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

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Maycee Barber is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC women's flyweight division. Nicknamed "The Future," she began her professional MMA career in 2017 and has been a UFC fighter since 2018.

Early life and background

Barber was born in Greeley, Colorado, and began training in martial arts at a young age. Public profiles also list her as holding a black belt in karate and a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Mixed martial arts career

She turned professional in 2017 and entered the UFC in 2018. Her early career included fights in regional promotions before establishing herself in the UFC women's flyweight division.

Fighting style and physical profile

Barber is listed as a switch-stance fighter at 5 ft 5 in with a fighting weight around 125 lb. She is known for a mixed striking-and-grappling approach, with several wins coming by knockout or submission.

Records and rankings

Fight records in the sources differ depending on publication date, with recent UFC-related listings showing a 15–3–0 record. Independent MMA sites also place her among the higher-ranked women’s flyweights.

Key facts

  • Maycee Barber is a professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC women's flyweight division.
  • She was born on May 18, 1998, in Greeley, Colorado.
  • She turned professional in 2017 and made her UFC debut in 2018.
  • Her nickname is "The Future."
  • Recent records show a 15–3–0 record.
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Canadian context

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.

Frequently asked 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."
When was Maycee Barber born?
She was born on May 18, 1998.
What weight class does she fight in?
She competes in the UFC women's flyweight division.
Where is Maycee Barber from?
She is from Greeley, Colorado, in the United States.
What is her fighting stance?
She is listed as a switch-stance fighter.

References

  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.