Maycee Barber Pulls Out Of UFC 335

Maycee Barber has withdrawn from UFC 335 for undisclosed reasons, removing the flyweight's scheduled return against rising prospect Carli Judice from the Dec. 12 card in Las Vegas.

MMA Mania reports that the promotion plans to reschedule the matchup rather than find Judice a replacement opponent. No timeline has been announced for the rebooked fight. UFC Dallas in early 2027 could provide a landing spot if Barber's absence is short.

Barber's Rocky Return From Health Crisis

Barber was set to rebound from a first-round knockout loss to Alexa Grasso at UFC Seattle earlier this year. That defeat ended a seven-fight winning streak that included victories over Amanda Ribas, Katlyn Cerminara, and Karine Silva. The win over Silva marked her comeback from a lengthy layoff caused by serious health issues.

This is the third time a scheduled Barber fight has fallen apart since 2024. She previously withdrew from a matchup against Rose Namajunas because of ongoing health concerns, while her 2025 main event against Erin Blanchfield was canceled moments before walkouts after Barber suffered a medical emergency.

Judice has won four straight since a split-decision loss to Gabriella Fernandes in her UFC debut. The Louisiana-based fighter earned three knockout finishes and Performance of the Night bonuses in that run. The matchup would have been her first against a ranked opponent.

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• MMA Mania — Maycee Barber out of UFC 335, red-hot prospect removed from card