Maycee Barber

Maycee Kaye Barber, known as "The Future," is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the women's flyweight division of the UFC.

Raised in a martial arts family in Fort Collins, Colorado, Barber began training in karate at age three and was teaching classes at her family's academy while still a teenager. She competed as an amateur before turning professional in MMA at eighteen, opening her career with a first-round submission win. She signed with the UFC soon after, making her debut with a TKO of Hannah Cifers. She has trained under a range of respected coaches, including Greg Jackson and Duane Ludwig, with her father, Bucky Barber, serving as a longtime coach and manager, and later relocated to Sacramento, California, to train with the Team Alpha Male fight team.

Barber holds a second-degree black belt in karate and a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu earned under Rener and Ryron Gracie, giving her a technical grappling foundation to complement her striking pedigree.

Stylistically, Barber fights behind a karate-influenced, forward-pressing striking game built on sharp counters, unorthodox angles, and heavy hands, showing a consistent ability to close the show once she hurts an opponent. That striking is backed by a credible submission game, making her a threat to finish fights standing or on the ground.

Her UFC resume includes notable victories over Montana De La Rosa, Jessica Eye, and Amanda Ribas

Stats last updated: August 09, 2026