Gallery Maycee Barber def. Hannah Cifers at UFC Fight Night 139: Best photos view 6 images The hype around Maycee Barber reached a new level Saturday when the unbeaten 20-year-old strawweight prospect won her UFC debut in impressive fashion at UFC Fight Night 139. With 115-pound champ Rose Namajunas in the house and the spotlight on the UFC for its 25th anniversary show, Barber (6-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) shined inside the octagon when she took out Hannah Cifers (8-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) by second-round TKO . Barber carries the nickname of “The Future” because she believes she will eventually claim UFC gold, with the goal of becoming the youngest in company history to do so. She certainly has the raw talent, but strawweight contender Tatiana Suarez (8-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) said Barber won’t be touching the belt as long as she’s around (via Twitter ): Yes, after i retire — Tatiana Suarez (@TSPMMA115) November 11, 2018 Yes, after i retire Suarez, the winner of “The Ultimate Fighter 23” and the No.
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Tatiana Suarez agrees Maycee Barber eventually will be UFC champion – on one condition – MMA Junkie