Maycee Barber vs. Roxanne Modafferi targeted for UFC 246

[Wild]

A women’s flyweight matchup between rising prospect Maycee Barber and former title challenger Roxanne Modafferi is in the works for the UFC’s first PPV of 2020.

MMA Junkie first reported the potential matchup for UFC 246. The 21-year-old Barber has most recently made headlines for claiming Paige VanZant turned down a fight with her as she “didn’t want to have her face damaged.”

Barber (8-0) landed herself a UFC contract in July of last year after picking up a third-round stoppage on Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series. Winning her UFC debut by second-round TKO…


Maycee Barber vs. Roxanne Modafferi targeted for UFC 246 in January

 

[Wild]

Oh Lord....poor Roxy.

 

[Dick Niaz]

This is brilliant matchmaking... for promotion, not sport. Pit a younger, more athletic fighter they want to push against a durable martial artist who is a fan favorite. The outcome is likely set in stone, but I’m happy Roxy is getting some more spotlight.

 

[Filthy]

agree with you both.

glad to see Maycee hushing the doubters.

 

[Jesus X]

that is some of the craziest cauliflower ear I have seen on a female fighter.

 

[BeardOfKnowledge]

that is some of the craziest cauliflower ear I have seen on a female fighter.