As Maycee Barber prepares to face Erin Blanchfield in the main event of UFC on ESPN: Blanchfield vs. Barber (UFC Vegas 107) on May 31, 2025, her string of impressive performances in the women’s flyweight division demonstrates why she’s a formidable contender. Barber has combined striking power, aggressive clinch work, and resilience to climb the ranks. Below are three of her best fights that have defined her career and positioned her for this high-profile matchup.

1. Maycee Barber vs. Katlyn Cerminara – UFC 299

Barber extended her winning streak to six fights with a unanimous decision victory over Katlyn Cerminara at UFC 299. The fight featured intense clinch battles from the opening round, where Barber imposed her will with damaging elbows and consistently thwarted Cerminara’s takedown attempts. Barber controlled the pace through the clinch and landed powerful strikes, securing all three rounds on most judges’ scorecards. Her ability to blend striking with dominant cage control made this a commanding performance that showcased her versatility and growing maturity as a fighter.

2. Maycee Barber vs. Amanda Ribas – UFC on ABC 5

In one of her most brutal and memorable performances, Barber defeated Amanda Ribas via second-round TKO in a ferocious and action-packed bout. Despite Ribas’s early pressure and a near finish on the ground, Barber weathered the storm, bloodied her opponent with vicious elbows, and regained control with heavy ground-and-pound. In Round 2, Barber came out strong, trading strikes before unleashing a relentless barrage that forced the referee to stop the fight at 3:42. This win highlighted Barber’s toughness, knockout power, and ability to finish fights decisively even after adversity.

3. Maycee Barber vs. Jessica Eye – UFC 276

Against former title challenger Jessica Eye, Barber demonstrated tactical striking and cage control to earn a unanimous decision victory at UFC 276. Barber’s sharp elbows in Round 1 caused swelling and set the tone early. Although Eye found some success with takedowns and ground control in Round 2, Barber quickly recovered and pushed the pace in the final round with crisp striking and evasive movement. The win was significant, not only for the quality of the opponent but also because it marked Eye’s final fight before retirement. Barber’s ability to control the fight across all three rounds confirmed her as a top contender in the division.

These three fights illustrate Maycee Barber’s blend of physicality, technical skill, and mental toughness. As she heads into her headline bout against Erin Blanchfield, Barber’s trajectory suggests she is ready to compete at the highest level for a title shot.